First Baptist Church of Bay

The purpose of the church library is to provide a wide variety of materials for use by members of the congregation to help in nurturing personal growth in faith and understanding of the Christian life.

 

KEY VERSE: II Timothy 2:15 "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to  be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

 

 

1.    Two items may be checked out at one time by a First Baptist Church Member.

2.    Items can be checked out during posted operational hours.

3.    A child under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

4.    Return date will always be on Sunday, 2 weeks from the check-out date.

       When checking out on Wednesday, the user will have 2 1/2 weeks for usage.

       Exception may be allowed for devotional books.

5.    Items may be returned at any time by placing in the return box.

6.    No late fee will be charged. Responsibility for the physical condition of items

       as well as return of items on time, will be expected. If an item is not returned

       in a month, the user needs to respond with replacement value.

 

 

1.    All materials are subject to approval by the FBC Media Director. A subject

       may be appropriate in itself, but the treatment of the subject in an item may

       be better for a public library rather than the Church Media Center.

2.    Content should be accurate in facts, scripture interpretation and doctrine,

       as well as up-to-date.

3.    Titles related to religious groups and their beliefs should not be objective

       in content.

4.    Titles should be constructive in influence, morally sound scripturally and

       free from unchristian attitudes and actions. Illustrations should follow the

       same guidelines.

5.    Titles should be of good literary and technical quality, reflection sound

       educational methods, as well as correct spelling and grammar.

6.    Gifts to the Media Center are encouraged, with money preferred. The giver

       and the director may determine the type, subject, and/or specific title, with

       the item being purchased through the Media Library.

7.    A title never circulated or one not circulated in many years and not providing

       important nor historical content may need to be removed. Items in poor

       condition, especially audio/audiovisuals, may need to be deleted. Memorials

       will be carefully evaluated before deletion.

 

30 minutes before each service. If needed, will be open after services also.