VCLA / Virginia Church Library Association

VCLA / Virginia Church Library Association The Virginia Church Library Association (VCLA) is an independent and self-sustained organization for

The purposes of VCLA

* To promote church library ministries in the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.
* To assist churches in establishing/revitalizing congregational libraries.
* To inform and train church library workers.
* To provide a strong support network for all library workers.
* To provide and teach the correlation of church library ministry with all other ministries of the
church.


* To provide help for making all leaders understand the value to the community of library
materials and resources. Training Opportunites

* Statewide conferences sponsored by VCLA in the Spring (March, April, or May) and Fall
(September, October, or November). Details are published in the VCLA newsletter and
posted on our website and social media.
* Local, regional, and national training events.
* Mentoring services to assist and support churches to establish/revitalize their libraries either
in-person, via telephone, or via Zoom. How to Participate

Contact a VCLA Board member (information is available on the main page of our website vacla.org, a VCLA member, or email [email protected] to connect with other local church library workers.

* Encourage your congregation to establish a library by either electing or choosing a director
and staff and include it in the church budget.
* Encourage your library staff to attend conferences to expand their knowledge and to create
a network of help.
* Join VCLA by paying annual dues to either the director or treasurer.
* Volunteer to bring your talents into VCLA to make libraries grow or to mentor others in
your area.

05/25/2026
Happy Mother's Day to all of our mothers or mother figures. Enjoy your special day!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of our mothers or mother figures. Enjoy your special day!

May 4-10 is Children's Book Week. The theme for this year is "Books: Get Curious!" How are you celebrating this week i...
05/04/2026

May 4-10 is Children's Book Week. The theme for this year is "Books: Get Curious!" How are you celebrating this week in your church library? Share what you are doing and any pictures in the comments for others to see.

This is National Library Week. The theme for this year is "Find Your Joy." We hope you will visit your church library t...
04/22/2026

This is National Library Week. The theme for this year is "Find Your Joy." We hope you will visit your church library this week and discover all of the great resources they have available for all ages.

Happy & Blessed Easter!
04/06/2026

Happy & Blessed Easter!

2026 VCLA annual membership dues are now due.
03/09/2026

2026 VCLA annual membership dues are now due.

Click on the link to see Book Systems, Inc. March Madness Sale
03/09/2026

Click on the link to see Book Systems, Inc. March Madness Sale

It's a new year and time to pay your 2026 Virginia Church Library membership dues. See our website vacla.org under the ...
01/15/2026

It's a new year and time to pay your 2026 Virginia Church Library membership dues. See our website vacla.org under the membership tab for detailed information

Today is Giving Tuesday. VCLA would like you to consider donating to our church library ministry/association today. We...
12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday. VCLA would like you to consider donating to our church library ministry/association today. We didn't have our Fall Conference & Auction, which means we didn't make any additional funds to help offset the costs and fees for the association. Every little bit helps. There are three ways you can donate: PayPal, Zelle, or check. The mailing address for the check can be found on our website under the contact us tab. Thank you in advance for donating to our ministry/association.

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Richmond, VA
23229

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+18043063862

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