Matthews Christian Library

04/09/2026

The library will not have storytime tomorrow, Friday, April 10th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

03/24/2026

All items that were previously priced at $1 for our book sale are now $5/bag! We still have lots of amazing books, CDs, and DVDs!
** If you would like to look at any of our sale items not included in the bag sale, they are available upon request from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday this week.

03/21/2026

Planes, Automobiles, and Motorcycles! We don't usually add books in the middle of a book sale, but a member donated these wonderful collector's books about classic cars, motorcycles, and airplanes. Come check them out before they're gone! The book sale is open today, 3/21, until 4 p.m.

03/20/2026

Book Sale today, 3/20, until 4 p.m.! Tomorrow, Saturday, 3/21, we will be open 10-4.
HUGE selection of books - fiction, non-fiction, biographies, devotionals, and much more! There's something for everyone! Most items are only $1.

03/13/2026

Spread the word! It's been a year since we have had a book sale, so this will be a big sale! We will have a huge variety of books, DVDs, and even puzzles for sale, and most of them are only $1.

02/20/2026

01/08/2026

The library will not have story time this Friday, January 9th. For the month of January, due to illness and staffing shortages, we advise patrons to call Friday mornings at 10 a.m. to confirm whether the library will be having story time that day or not.
980-245-8637
Thank you for your understanding.

11/25/2025

The Matthews Christian Library is open Tuesday, November 25th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The library will closed on Thursday and Friday, 11/27 and 11/28, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.

*Advent devotionals and resources are now on display in the library.

09/08/2025

Please note our adjusted hours for September. Further details may be found in the September library newsletter. We will notify patrons as soon as we are able to open additional hours.

09/03/2025

New book recommendation:
The Redeemed Reader: Cultivating a Child's Discernment and Imagination Through Truth and Story by Janie Cheaney, Betsy Farquhar, Hayley Morrell & Megan Saben

This new release is a wonderful resource for Christian parents and educators. Written by the folks who run the website Redeemed Reader, it is distinctly Christian; the authors do a wonderful job of drawing readers back to the first and most important Story and to the ultimate source of Truth. Their main concern is in guiding parents, educators, and other adults as they seek to make children and young adults into Kingdom disciples who are equipped to be salt and light. That sometimes means engaging wisely, in an age-appropriate way, with unbiblical worldviews and "messy" books.
This book walks readers through many sets of questions and considerations as they seek to shepherd the hearts and minds of the children in their care and to raise discerning readers.

This book contributes a number of things not commonly seen in other places or books. First, the ladies at Redeemed Reader are focused on new books released in the current century. Their book lists offer many titles that you won’t find in other books. They also caution wisely that just because a book is old doesn’t mean you can automatically give it a “pass.” Older books need discernment just as much as newer books.

Some other worthy topics addressed in this book:
• How to evaluate if a retelling of a classic work is worthy of introducing to young audiences
• How to evaluate if a graphic novel version is right for you
• Considerations/questions to ask if you want to ban or ask a teacher/school/library to remove or relocate a troubling book
• How to approach a variety of genres with children, including historical fiction, poetry, science fiction, fantasy, and romance, along with age-appropriate guidelines and book recommendations

This book offers several other topics, including how to evaluate children’s Bibles and even how to cultivate and organize a home library. It is a very thorough treatment of the place of books in the life of the Christian family and will be a valuable resource for anyone who strives to make young disciples who love God and their neighbors.