History: February 15, 1943 is the date the first books were recorded in the FBC library. Between that date and August, 1956, 1000 books were added. Between 1956 and 1960, there was a period of inactivity, but a report dated April, 1960 states that the library was “revived” in 1959, and “is being built up to meet the needs of our people.” Mrs. Percy Richardson served as librarian until 1975 when s
he became too ill to continue in this ministry. Interest was revived and much growth, including the addition of “slides, filmstrips and visual aids equipment,” took place during those years. The library space was tripled in 1976, and then in 2003 moved to a convenient location on the main level between the sanctuary and the fellowship hall. In addition to books, varied media formats, such as audio books, DVDs, compact discs, audio and video-based study kits are available. The library ministry continues to honor the early vision of meeting needs by keeping up with technology. The computer-based catalog helps people locate items quickly and library processing and management is more efficient with the use of the computer. You may also search the catalog from any computer with an internet connection. All members and guests of the church family are invited to use the resources and services of this ministry.
