A resource for every season of life and faith

West End Library

  • Browse the library catalog online or in-person! Use the catalog to locate by title, topic, or author or visit during library hours on Sundays from 8 a.m. until noon to find your next read.

  • Visit the third floor library to check out your selection. Once your book is in-hand, find it using the online library catalog and click the green “Check Out” button. Your Patron ID is the e-mail address you have listed in the Church Center app.

    View the step-by-step guide.

  • You have three weeks per check out or renewal to enjoy your book. Email reminders arrive in your inbox a few days before the book is due. You can renew your book up to two times. To return your book, use basket in the church library.

How it Works

Browse the catalog
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West End members discuss the latest book they read.

Grow With a Good Book

Use the search bar below to explore our library and find books that inspire, challenge, and uplift. Whether you're looking for a specific title or browsing for something new, start your journey here.

Search the West End Library Catalog.

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West End members listening to a book study

Recommended Reads

Find these featured favorites in the “Staff Picks” section of the West End library!

Book cover of The Lord of Psalm 23 by David Gibson

Recommendation By

⏵ John Bourgeois, Lead Pastor

The Lord of Psalm 23

Description This expository study reveals the beauty and deep theological meaning behind a familiar part of Scripture, Psalm 23, one of the most recognizable passages in the whole Bible.

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Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

Women Of The Word

Description A popular Bible teacher offers practical guidance and helpful tips for women who want to go deeper in their study of the Bible and learn how to teach others to do the same.

Recommendation By

⏵ Betsy Thomas, Director of Women’s Ministry

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FAQs

  • Your login Patron ID is the email address that the church has on file. You can view your profile on the Church Center app.

    If you do not have an email on file or need technical login support, please reach out to library@westendcc.org.

    • Click on the person icon in the top right corner

    • Sign into your account with your email address and a list of books you’ve checked out will display. Books available to renew have a blue “renew” button visible.

    • Click renew - you will receive a renewal email as confirmation!

  • You have three weeks per check-out or renewal to enjoy your book. Email reminders arrive in your inbox a few days before the book is due. You can renew your book up to two times.

  • While transactions are kept confidential (only the volunteer librarian has access to view check outs), some books address sensitive topics and extra discretion is desired. For these titles, please use the “honor system” and follow the same timelines as a book you would check out using the catalog.

    Our Care Team would love to come alongside you if you have questions or need confidential support. You can reach them via email at care@westendcc.org.

  • For assistance with anything and everything (including logins, finding titles, suggestions, etc.) contact our knowledgeable volunteer church librarian: library@westendcc.org