“If religious books are not widely circulated among the masses in this country, I do not know what is going to become of us as a nation.” (Daniel Webster, 1823)
St. Peter Libray Mission Statement: To fulfill our duty to evangelize, by bringing the Good News of Jesus through books, to the people of St. Peter parish. St. Peter Library is a member of the Catholic Library Association, St. Louis.
The library is located in Ursuline Hall and contains over 2,000 books in 29 different categories. The library is open on Monday and Thursday from 9:00AM - 3:00PM and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday when no meetings are being held. The materials are available for self checkout by removing the card from the front of the item and the printing date, your name and phone number. If no volunteer is in the library at the time, please place the card on the library desk. Items are requested to be returned in 3 weeks from checkout date.
The Parish Library has a Book Club that meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 3:00PM - 4:00PM. If there is no volunteer available, books may be checked out using the honor system (directions are found on the desk).
Some of the categories available:
| Biographies |
Liturgy |
Scripture |
| Christology |
Mary |
Self-Help |
| Church |
Ministries |
Spirituality |
| Family Life |
Prayer |
Theology |
Watch for bulletin announcements for dates when books will be available in the Gathering Space at the back of church!