Ruth Stafford Peale Library
LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
The Ruth Stafford Peale Library (Suite 250) of The Interchurch Center serves the informational and research needs of the Center’s diverse tenancy. The Library holds 17,000 books and receives various periodicals and newspapers. While the collection is primarily religious in nature the Library has a fiction section that supports its book club and also includes material on non-profit management and fund raising, health and nutrition, and women’s issues. The Library has archival collections on mission history and ecumenism. The Library can obtain material not in its collection through interlibrary loan, provided ample time is given. To visit the Library, please contact Tracey Del Duca and make an appointment.
LIBRARY USE
The Library’s primary clientele are the staff members of the tenant agencies of the Interchurch Center. Students and faculty of Columbia University, Union Theological Seminary, and Jewish Theological Seminary can visit The Library but do not have borrowing privileges. The Library is open by appointment to researchers unaffiliated with tenant organizations.
E-BOOKS
OverDrive for the use of e-books is now available at interchurchcenter.overdrive.com In addition to staff members of the tenant agencies, e-books will be available to former staff members and residents of the community. You can get books on your phone and other devices through the Libby option or on your Kindle or Kindle app. We are just starting to grow the collection so new titles will be continually added.
BOOKS THAT BIND
The Interchurch Center Book Club is now “Books That Bind” Building Bonds through books and conversation. Our club reads a wide range of authors/genres. It is a great way to discover some new reads and make new friends. Join us for great conversation and laughs. New members are always welcome. To Join https://bookclubz.com/clubs/22543/join/badfe0/.
Due to the pandemic the Book Club is currently meeting on Zoom until further notice.
2023 READING LIST
EVENTS
In addition to the monthly Book Club the library also has a writing group, activity club, and holds a December author themed Tea Party. All Events are open to the general public.
ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS
The Library has several small archival collections related to the Ecumenical Movement and Missions. For finding aids click on the pdf link below.
Faith & Order Movement (1919-1943)
Life & Work Movement (1920-1938)
Interchurch World Movement (1919-1921)
Missions: Biographical & Organizations (1885-1985)
Home Missions Council (1912-1950)
december 2023
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Event Details
A Dickens Christmas Tea Party Join us for a delightful afternoon
Event Details
A Dickens Christmas Tea Party

Join us for a delightful afternoon at A Dickens Christmas Tea Party! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Charles Dickens’ timeless tales and experience the magic of the holiday season.Indulge in a variety of delectable teas, accompanied by scrumptious treats and finger sandwiches. Imbibe the festive spirit as you mingle with fellow guests, and play rousing rounds of book bingo for a chance to win prizes.The event is free but those who bring a new unwrapped children’s book for our toy drive will be entered for a chance to win a basket of book related goodies.Whether you’re a fan of Ebenezer Scrooge, Oliver Twist, or Tiny Tim, this tea party is a must-attend event for all Dickens enthusiasts.
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Books that Bind Building Bonds through books and conversation. Our club reads a wide range of authors and genres. Books that Bind is the official Book Club of the Interchurch Center located in the Morningside/ Harlem area of New York City, NY. The club was established in 2011 to build bonds and friendship through a shared love of books among the various tenants of the building and neighbored. Due to the Pandemic the Club is currently meeting on Zoom until further notice.
New members are always welcome! Click here to join the club.
Free E-Books!
OverDrive for the use of e-books is now available at interchurchcenter.overdrive.com. You can download books to your phone and other devices through the Libby option, Kindle, or Kindle app. For more information, please contact Tracey Del Duca via phone at 212.870.3804 or email at tdelduca@interchurch-center.org.
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