Parish Library

LOCATION, HOURS, AND ACCESSIBILITY :
The library is located in the narthex of the church and is available at the times when the church is open for liturgy.

CIRCULATION POLICY

• We operate on the Honor system and are self-serve
• Please observe a borrowing limit of three items.
• All items may be checked out for three weeks at a time.
• Please treat the library materials with care and return them in good order.

TO CHECK OUT AN ITEM
Write your name and phone number or email on the library card under “issued to”.
Write today’s date under “date”.

TO RETURN AN ITEM
There are conveniently located Library Returns baskets.  Please do not attempt to re-shelve the items yourself.

BOOK DONATIONS
All donated materials will be evaluated for adherence to the teachings of the Magisterium, as well as physical condition and relevance. Any item donated becomes property of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Those donated items which do not fit these guidelines may be resold, donated to other organizations, or otherwise disposed of at the discretion of the Library Coordinator.

VOLUNTEER HELP
Help is needed to keep the library running and increase its visibility in the Parish. Some tasks can be done at home while others involve work at the library. Contact Maxine McFeron, the librarian, to learn how you can help.