The St. James Library

The purpose of St. James library is to offer to parishioners, both clergy and lay, a resource with reading and viewing materials that will support and expand our spiritual journey. Our collection includes over a thousand titles on topics such as prayer, the Church, theology, Bible Studies, spirituality, and more. There is an expanding children's and youth section, and an extensive collection of Bibles and Biblical reference books.

The library is open whenever the church is, with a volunteer librarian in residence on Tuesday mornings. All are warmly invited to browse and borrow materials."

New Books in our St. James Library

The Trellis and the Seed, by Jan Karon. This picture book by the popular Mitford series author, has appeal for all ages. A simple story of a tiny seed planted in the dark earth, as well as a parable of the beauty that can be found in everyday miracles, this book is vibrantly illustrated by Robert Gantt Steele.

A Field Guide to Narnia, by Colin Duriez. Donated by Julie Siegel, this guide to the landscape and inhabitants of Narnia will fascinate the many Narnia fans among us. You’ll learn more about the mind behind Narnia, how it relates to other imaginative worlds in children’s literature, and how it fits into Lewis’ other work.

When Father Kip was recently cleaning out his office in preparation for leaving St. James, he found quite a number of gently used books that he generously donated to us. Here are just a few of them:

A Little History of the World, by E.H. Gombrich, an international bestseller. In case you’ve forgotten over the years, or perhaps missed some key events, this is a readable, brief history of the western world.

Simply Christian, by N.T. Wright. Those who attend our Adult Christian Formation sessions will recognize this author’s name, as he is a favorite of Fr. Kip’s. “Not since C.S. Lewis’ classic summary of the faith, Mere Christianity, has such a wise and thorough scholar taken the time to explain to anyone who wants to know what Christianity really is and how it is practiced.” (from book jacket.) The author walks us through our faith, step by step and question by question, in a simple yet dynamic way.

Why Faith Matters, by David J. Wolpe. Drawing on his own struggle with cancer, the author takes readers through the origins and nature of faith, the role of the Bible in modern life, and the compatibility of God and science.