Welcome to FUMC Library, located in Room 12 adjacent to Crosstalk Sunday School classroom. We have nearly one thousand books of Christian-oriented material and Bible reference studies.  Much of the collection is comprised of devotional studies.

The Library is accessible two different ways.  Open hours are Sundays immediately following the 10:45 AM service, or you can request an appointment by calling David at 361-205-3930. Regular books may be checked out for two weeks with a one-time renewal via email for an additional two weeks. Reference books may be checked out for one week with a one-time renewal for one week via email.

Or, you can search for books online and send an email request.  The books will be pulled on Tuesday morning and left at the front desk of the church for you to pick up at your convenience. To request books, list the author, title, and classification, along with your name, phone, and email address. Send your request to:  fumclibrary2021@gmail.com.

HOW TO SEARCH THE COLLECTION ONLINE

 The books are listed below in three general categories, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Reference. First, choose which category you want to search, and a list of that category will appear. You can search by author, title, or key word by clicking on CTL and F and then enter your search in the “Find” block at the top of your screen. Or, you can scroll down through each list. 

 

 

To search by author, enter the author’s last name in the “Find” block.

 

To search by title, enter only key words from the title.  For example, if the book you are looking for is entitled “The Christmas Tree,” enter only “Christmas Tree”.

 

BROWSING:  Books in Non-Fiction and Reference are arranged in the following classifications.  You can quickly browse and find each section.  

Non-Fiction: Biography/Autobiography  B      Christmas  C      
Devotion –General  D        Devotion-Women  DW    Grief/Caregiving G       
Family Relations  H    Family Relations–Children HC    
Missions/Ministry  M        Prayer  P    Poetry T        Worship  W 

Reference:  Atlas/Maps/Illustrations/Oversized  RA     Biography  RB
Multi-volume Commentary Sets   RC      
Single-Volume Dictionaries/Commentaries  RD      History   H
Miscellaneous Commentaries, arranged by Bible book  RM
World Religions   RR         Christian Symbols    RS   Other Reference Z