Church of the Atonement Children's Library

​Frequently Asked Questions

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How many books can be checked out at a time? Atonement children may borrow up to three books at a time. Guests may borrow one book at a time (please fill out a contact form). This allows all Atonement children and guests the opportunity to check out books.

How Long can I keep my borrowed books? Books can be checked out from the library for one week. If you need more time, please ask our librarians to extend your time.

When is the library open? The library is staffed Sundays from 8:30-9:20 am and 12-12:30 pm, and the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 9:30-11:30 am.

Atonement families can visit the library at any time. Please sign in on the clipboard at the library checkout counter so that we have a record of library usage. Office staff can let you into the building Monday-Friday, 11am-4:30pm. Please ring the doorbell at the main entrance (lower narthex) to be buzzed in.

Who can check out a book? Anyone attending Atonement on Sunday mornings ie eligible to check out books. If you are a first-time visitor or are checking out books for the first time, please fill out the Children's Library Family Contact Information at the checkout counter.

How do I find a book that is right for me? All book spines have a colored sticker:

Children's Bookshelves                                                   Parents' Bookshelves
Yellow - Ages 0-2                                                                Royal Blue - Christian Living
Dark Green - Ages 2-4                                                       Orange - Devotionals
Red - Ages 3-5                                                                      Light Green - Parent-Controlled Content
Purple - Ages 6-8
Light Blue - Ages 9+

How can I contact a librarian? Email: [email protected]

​How can I find out if the library has a book that I'm looking for? Check out our online Catalog: https://www.librarything.com/catalog/coa-kids