Library

The Library Ministry offers print and visual resources for intellectual and spiritual growth for all ages. The library also joins and assists other ministries to present creative opportunities for worship, education, service, outreach and fellowship. The FLC Library is open whenever the church is open. Items can be checked out through the self-service process. On Sunday morning, volunteers staff the church Library. Contact: Barbara Siebelts (605) 339-1983, ext. 43, or bsiebelts [at] flcsf [dot] org.

Poetry Group
The Poetry Group meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Library. (Please check news notes for more information about November and December meetings.) Everyone is welcome even if you may have to come late or leave early, whether you have a poem to share or not! Suggested themes for the month are just that: suggested! A theme is chosen just for a starting point whether inspirational or not. Writing exercises and how to experiences will be include as well as finding out about favorite poets! This is a fun group! Come when you can! Got Questions? Contact: Barbara Siebelts (605) 339-1983, ext. 43, or bsiebelts [at] flcsf [dot] org

Book Talks
What are Book Talks? When a group of people meet to discuss a book and express their opinions, likes, and dislikes, it is a Book Talk. With Book Talks there is no expectation to attend more than one discussion unlike a book club. Book Talks are as different in format as the presenters or discussion leaders and the books they choose. Most often held on First Lutheran Church campus, some Book Talks may meet in private homes, cafes or restaurants, or as a blog on the First Lutheran Church web or discussions on the FLC Facebook. Look for more details in the bulletins, First Word, and Book Blog on the FLC web site. Contact: Barbara Siebelts (605) 339-1983, ext. 43, or bsiebelts [at] flcsf [dot] org for further information.

Summer Reading Suggestions
Under G for General/Growth
Stones into Schools by Greg Mortenson

Under E for Easy books (children)
Bad Bug Blues by Sigmund Brouwer

Under F for Fiction
Still Alice by Lisa Genova or
The Silent Gift by Michael Landon

Under L for Lutheran















Luther for Armchair Theologians by Steven D. Paulson

Under V for Visual Assist
A Friend Like Henry: The Remarkable True Story of an Autistic Boy and the Dog that Unlocked His World

For other suggestions not in the FLC Library, check out this website, www.faithfulreader.com

Reader’s Club















There is a small buzz going about Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Would you like to read this book with me? There are Reader’s Club Questions at the back of the book and other points we could discuss. This is a fiction book about main character Alice Howland. It is moving and frightening as it describes Alice's departure and erosion into a thought process she and her family would never have chosen:, Alzheimer’s. I found my book at one of the local Targets for $12.72 (which included tax). I thought the book was disoriented located in the Electronics department. Being a book about Alzheimer's disease, having found this book in a different spot than all the other books seemed rather appropriate. If you would like more information, please contact Barbara Siebelts at (605) 339-1983, extension 43.

Help with the discussion of Still Alice by Lisa Genova on FLC's Facebook page! Or comment here on the FLC website blog and share your thoughts and understanding about the book.

Would you like to be part of a Bible Reading Club beginning fall 2010?
The goal of this club is grow in Bible Reading! There has been talk of a Bible Reading Club. If you are interested and want more details, please contact Barbara Siebelts (605) 339-1983, ext. 43, or bsiebelts [at] flcsf [dot] org for further information.