The Paul D. Lindstrom Library
What's New:
You still can put your donation in for the Annual Race for Education if you have not had a chance to do that. Just click here to donate
Thanks to all who came out to donate on May 16th! Hope you enjoy your new hoodies! We did NOT make our goal for this drive - we need 16 more donors by June 30th. Please go to a LifeSource center and donate using our CLA code of "AH91" please wait until after May 16th if possible so the credit goes toward the May 16th drive. We again need to get 50 donors to receive another $250. Please let Nurse Kramer know when you have gone so she can make sure we get credit for your effort. Click here to find a LifeSource Center closest to you.
Current News:
On March 5th The Liberty Shoppe, our new thrift store for CLA, opened. You can shop for "gently used items" on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
On March 7th we launched a new website www.shopchristianliberty.com. Visit it and check it out!
As of March
19, 2012, registration
for the 2012-2013 school year was opened to the public. Please
register soon for next year, if you have not already done so.
Recent Events:
March 28th marked the 47th Anniversary of the Church of Christian Liberty. Click here to read more about the history of the ministry that started Christian Liberty Academy.
The Illinois Junior Academy of Sciences State Sciences awarded the Dr. Lyell J. Thomas Memorial Award to Christian Liberty Academy for Supporting Outstanding Student Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at the IJAS State Exposition
Congratulations to the Illinois Junior Academy of Sciences State Sciences Exposition winners!
Laura Tanase - Gold (2nd Award) & Best in Category (Physics)
Jonathan Ampaloor - Gold (2nd Award)
Kevin Roy - Gold
Bharat Bodapati - Gold
Grace Vestuto - Silver
Circulation
Policy
Who May Check Out Library Materials?
Students preschool to high school, staff and parents.
Limits:
Preschool to Kindergarten: 3 books for a period of 4 weeks.
1st to 3rd grade: 4 books for a period of 4 weeks.
4th to 6th grade: 6 books for a period of 4 weeks.
7th to 12th grade: 10 books for a period of 4 weeks.
Videos, DVD’s, CD’s and Cassettes: limit of 1 for a period of 1 week.
Renewal:
Books may be renewed as long as there is not a hold on the item. No renewal on audiovisual materials.
Overdue Fines:
We desire to instill a sense of good stewardship in students using library materials.
Therefore, we have set fines we feel are
fair and appropriate for materials.
Books: 5 cents a day for print materials, excluding weekends and holidays.
Audiovisual materials: 25 cents a day.
Maximum fine amount: $3.00.
Students with fines exceeding $2.00 will not be allowed to check out materials.
Lost and Damaged Materials:
We understand that accidents do happen. If a book is damaged beyond repair or lost, you will be asked to pay the full retail
price for the item and a fee of $1.00 for processing. If the book is found we will refund your money. Out-of-print books:
Out-of-print books that are unable to be replaced with a new copy will be charged a flat fee of $15.00. Please do not attempt to
repair a book at home. Please inform the librarians if a book is in need of repair. If we feel the book needs to be replaced a
notice will be sent home.
Donations
Gifts and donations policy
The Lindstrom Library gladly accepts donated books and library materials, with the understanding that the library may sell materials that cannot be used in the collection at the used book sale in the spring. We cannot promise we will add donated books to our collection. All books will be evaluated by library staff and/or by a committee of teachers to determine if the materials are desired to enhance the library collection and the goals of the Christian Liberty Academy. An itemized receipt is available upon request for tax purposes. The donor may request that a bookplate with the donor’s name be added to the book. We are not permitted to add a value to your donated materials.
Family Christian Stores Ministry Builders Program
Do you like to shop? Do you purchase Christian books, CD’s and DVD’s or Videos for personal or church use? The Family Christian Stores offers an easy way for our school to earn free books for the school library! Ministry Builders Stamps: for every $5 spent at Family Christian Stores, one Ministry Builder Stamp is issued. We receive $5 worth of free products for every twenty stamps collected. Simply ask for Ministry Builder Stamps every time you make a purchase at the Family Christian Stores. Drop your stamps in the Ministry Builders jar located in the library. There is absolutely no cost to participate!
The Birthday Book Club
You are invited to join the CLA Lindstrom Library Birthday Book Club!
What is the Birthday Book Club?
The Birthday Club is a way to help celebrate your child’s birthday by donating a book in their
honor to the CLA library. This is a wonderful way for us to demonstrate to our children how
we can impact future generations at CLA.
To join the Birthday Book Club:
• Choose a book from the Birthday Book Club selection notebook on display in
the library, or go to the Christian Liberty Academy Wish List on Amazon.com to select
a book. Go to www.amazon.com and type in Christian Liberty Library in the search.
• Print and fill out the downloadable form (also available in the library).
• Submit your payment along with the form to the library staff. Please allow at least
two weeks before your child’s birthday.
When your book arrives,
• A personalized bookplate label with your name will be included in the book.
• Your picture will be taken with your book and included in the Birthday Book
Album.
• You will be the first to check out your book. Once returned it will be added to
the CLA library collection for students to enjoy for years to come.
• You will be recognized in the Library Newsletter.
• Your donation inspires and encourages others to do the same.
Give your child a birthday gift that can be opened time and time again!
Honorariums and memorials are also welcome…a teacher’s birthday, a special person at
Christmas, or to honor a special event.
Return your form with payment to the library at least
two weeks before your child’s birthday. Book prices range from about $3.99 to $25.00.
Your book donation is tax deductible.
Thanks for your support of our library!
The Paul D. Lindstrom Library
Welcome to our library, named after our founder and pastor, the late Dr. Paul Lindstrom. Pastor Paul, as he was fondly called by all who knew and loved him, was an avid reader and collector of books so it is appropriate that our library is named after him. Our library was beautifully renovated in 2006 and we invite you to visit and use our wonderful facility.
Special tribute to our first librarian,
Mrs. Margaret Haganow
Margaret Hagenow retired after working at CLA for 16 years in the library. Her first two years she volunteered and in subsequent years refused raises, preferring to continue at the same pay rate.
She was instrumental in developing our library using a mix of books, some left by District 214 when they vacated the building, many donated by Christian friends, and some purchased new.
Margaret's dream was to computerize the library and to that end she purchased and implemented a computer system which was superseded by a new system more compatible with the CLA networking philosophy.
Margaret wore many hats as a librarian. She checked books in and out, she organized the layout of the room, she tutored children who needed help, she acted as study hall monitor and supervised student help in the library. Truly she possesses a wealth of information and experience.
Margaret's love for the children was apparent and manifested in her many acts of kindness toward children of all ages. She was a strict disciplinarian, and needed to be with all the many goings on in her working life.
She recently retired from CLA to spend more time with her ailing husband, and with her several grandchildren. She enjoys fishing and camping and continues to pursue that activity with friends. Even though retired, she may be found in the halls of CLA, donating her time and helping with odd jobs in the art department.
Truly her heart is with children, with CLA, and with teaching. Her cheery smile will be missed.
Thank you, Margaret, for your many years of faithful service to our Lord, through your work here at Christian Liberty Academy.
