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Ruth Stafford Peale Library
The Ruth Stafford Peale Library (Suite 250) at The Interchurch Center serves the diverse informational and research needs of its tenants. Home to a collection of 17,000 books, the Library also subscribes to various periodicals and newspapers.
While its primary focus is religious studies, the collection includes fiction to support its book club, as well as materials on nonprofit management and fundraising, health and nutrition, and women's issues. Additionally, the Library houses archival collections on mission history and ecumenism. Materials not in the collection can be obtained through interlibrary loan with advance notice.
The Library primarily serves the staff of tenant agencies within the Interchurch Center. Students and faculty from Columbia University, Union Theological Seminary, and Jewish Theological Seminary are welcome to visit but do not have borrowing privileges. Researchers unaffiliated with tenant organizations may access the Library by appointment.
Explore a diverse collection of e-books and audiobooks through The Library’s Digital Collection by linking The Interchurch Center Library to your Libby account. Enjoy free, fast access to digital reads on all your devices—often quicker than your local library.
The Interchurch Center Book Club is "Books That Bind" – building connections through books and conversation. We explore a wide range of authors and genres, making it a great way to discover new reads and meet new friends. Join us for engaging discussions, shared laughter, and a welcoming community. New members are always welcome!
2026 READING LIST
January
by Oyinkan Braithwaite
February
The Secret Keeper of Main Street
by Trisha R. Thomas
May
July
August
by Yasuhiko Nishizawa
September
by Isabel Allende
October
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
November
The Library of Lost Dollhouses
by Elise Hooper
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