Come visit the library!
We have books for all ages!
Come Visit the Library
Our library is open Monday – Thursdays 8a-5p
We have a great selection of books and media for all ages.
All are welcome, whatever your connection to the church.
The library is located in the Main Building, room 113 along the north hallway.
About the Library
Self-Serve Check out
Instructions are on the red cabinet by the front desk. If you are a first time visitor to the library please fill out a yellow registration card as well as your individual book slips.
Donations
Donations are welcome any time, and may be added to our collection, put into our annual book sale, or given to another ministry in the Denver area. Please do not bring in old cassettes or videotapes, or old shabby books. Thanks.
Finding What You Want
A library can be intimidating with all those shelves, but our shelves are labeled for easy browsing. Here is a quick guide to the general categories.
150s Psychology, Interpersonal Relations
220’s BIBLE – Reference books, Bible biography, commentaries, etc.
230’s THEOLOGY – Character of God, Jesus Christ, salvation, defending the faith
240’s CHRISTIAN LIFE – Prayer, witnessing, suffering, marriage and family
260’s CHRISTIANITY AND SOCIETY – Social issues, missions, etc.
270’s CHURCH HISTORY
280’s CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS
290’s OTHER RELIGIONS
300s Financial issue
600s Medical, Mental illnesses
800s LITERATURE, POETRY
900s HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY
Sharing encouraging resources
Book of the Month
God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible
by Vaughan Roberts
(220 ROBERTS)
This is probably one of the most accessible and best organized overviews of the whole Bible story. It shows how all 66 books of the Bible are really one book telling one story, revolving around the unifying theme of the kingdom of God.
New & Recommended
More special topic book lists at the library desk
Race and Justice – Two issues that don’t seem to go away
Our Newest – The first two on this list are CCPC authors!
Best Fiction – Fiction is often a matter of preference, but these are worth looking at
Give Them Heros – Biographies to share with your children
Loving God – Learning to love God more is a lifetime adventure
The Bible
The Bible is at the core of our faith and practice.
Here are three things to help you grow.
Bible For Life– getting acquainted with the Bible, learning to use it in your devotional life, and getting started memorizing it.
Reading the Bible – How to get going your first time through, with or without a plan.
Personal Bible Study – Bible study guides and other resources to help you learn more and go deeper.
Marriage & Family
Marriage & Parenting
Marriage– Our best books for getting ready for marriage and for living it for the long term.
Spiritual Parenting – Raising your children in the faith, whatever their ages
Holy (and Healthy) Sexuality – Here are helps for tackling that most important task of parenting.
Reading with your children
About
This is a wonderful way to share some quiet and loving time together. Reading is active, interactive, and stimulating in ways totally lacking in even the best of screen-time. It is also self-pacing, allowing time to ponder, imagine, and share.
Families Together– Books everyone can enjoy
Father & Son – Boy books for sharing.
Mother & Daughter – Books especially for moms and their daughters
Teens
About
Teenagers are in a special category all their own. They are learning to think like adults but still can feel like children. We have a collection of books and media especially for high school students on the short wall next to Adult Fiction.
Sexual Purity – Helping teens steer through the cultural chaos.
Reading the Adult Collection – For older teens reaching for adulthood.
Ready for College? – Good for parents and teens to read together.
Small Groups
Click the categories below to see what we have!
DVD Sets– Our newest and best!
Books – Great discussion starters.
Current Issues – Living Well in Today’s World
Online Resources
We have lots to share beyond the walls of the library!
Thinking Biblically
Reformed Perspective An online magazine with pieces on a wide range of issues, plus movie and book reviews, a downloadable magazine, and a daily devotional. Look in the right column to sign up for email notices.
Reformation 21 – This is a webzine produced by the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals.
Monergism Directory – Here is a goldmine of articles and essays on all topics theological.
Historic Church Documents – Creeds, catechisms and much more.
Theopedia – A wiki-style source of definitions and thorough articles for theology questions, history, and terminology.
Book Reviews
Tim Challies – This has become a favorite place for me to check reviews. He also keeps a regularly updated list of e-book deals.
Redeemed Reader – Especially for parents, with reviews, reading guides, and much more.
The Gospel Coalition – You can see the newest reviews, select your favorite reviewer or type of book.
Podcasts
Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul – A good place to go for excellent teaching from the Bible. R. C. Sproul is known for making difficult things clear.
White Horse Inn – Lively and accessible discussions on a variety of topics relating to Christianity and the Bible.
5 Minutes in Church History – A weekly sampling of people and events.
Needs Help? Have Questions?
Email the Library Team
