The Pine Grove Baptist Church Library, 4200 NW 39th Ave in Gainesville, opens its doors to homeschooling families.

The Angie Booth Memorial Library is a homeschool curriculum lending library also housed at the Pine Grove Library. It was created by Robin Booth, a homeschooling mom in Ocala, in honor of Angie Booth, a loving homeschool mother and dynamic leader who passed away when their family was just beginning their homeschooling journey.

Library Hours

Tuesdays 8:30-12:00

Wednesdays 8:30-7:00

Fridays 8:30-12:00

2^nd Thursday of each month (Moms’ Meeting Nights) 5:00-7:00

Lena Bush is the librarian and opens both libraries on Moms' Meeting nights to make it easy for us to stop in on our way to the meeting. Please tell her how much you appreciate it! Pine Grove is only 5 minutes from the meetings at Creekside.

Students (and parents) who volunteer will learn the Dewey-Decimal system, and high school students can earn hours for the Bright Futures Scholarship.

Contact Lena at mamabear727@cs.com or (352) 372-7687 at home, or (352) 376-4052 during library hours, for more information.

Below is a partial (very partial) list of character-based books suggested by Lena that are found in these libraries. Lena continually looks for new books for our children, and is always on the lookout for Godly materials.

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Christian Biography Ages 3-8

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Jac Hero Tales, Volume 1

Gladys Aylward: The Small Woman

William & Catherine Booth: Founders of the Salvation Army

Amy Carmichael: Dohnavur Fellowship India

Adoniram & Ann Judson: America's First Foreign Missionaries

David Livingston: Explorer Missionary to Africa

Martin Luther: Giant of the Reformation

Dwight L. Moody: Shoe Salesman for God

Samuel Morris: Evangelist from Africa

George Muller: Man of Faith

Menno Simons: A Prophet of Peace

Mary Slessor: Pioneer Missionary to Calabar

Hudson Taylor: Englishman with a Pigtail

Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad

William Tyndale: The Man Who Gave Us the English Bible

John Wesley: The Founder of Methodism

Includes a list of character qualities

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Jac Hero Tales, Volume 2

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: He Dared to Stand Up to Hitler

John Bunyan: The Pilgrim Who Made Progress

Peter Cartwright: The Two-Fisted Preacher

Jim Elliot: A Modern Martyr for Stone Age Indians

Elizabeth Fry: Angel of the Prisons

Festo Kivengere:' Africa's Apostle of Love

Eric Liddell: Olympic Champion and Missionary to China

Watchman Nee: Leader of the Chinese House Church Movement

John Newton: The Slave Trader Who Found Grace

Florence Nightingale: A Nurse at Heart

John Perkins: A Man Hate Couldn't Stop

Amanda Smith: American Evangelist to the World

Corrie Ten Boom: The Watchmaker's Daughter

Cameron Townsend: Founder of Wycliffe Bible Translators

David Zeisberger: Missionary and Friend to Native Americans

Includes a list of character qualities

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Jac Hero Tales, Volume 3

Mary Mcleod Bethune: Teacher of Head, Hands and Heart

William Bradford: Puritan of Plymouth

Brother Andrew: God's Smuggler

George Washington Carver: The Man Who Saved the South from Poverty

Jonathan & Rosalind Goforth: China's “Flaming Preacher”

Billy Graham: Evangelist to the World

Betty Greene: Pioneer Missionary Pilot

Clarence Jones: Mr .Missionary Radio

Gordon Mclean: Chaplain to Gang Kids

Lottie Moon: From Southern Belle to Chinese Missionary

Luis Palau: The Billy Graham of Latin America

St. Patrick: Missionary to Ireland

Rochunga Pudaite: From Tribesman to Translator

Mother Teresa: Friend of the Poor

Charles Albert Tindley: Prince of Preachers

Includes a list of character qualities

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Jac Hero Tales, Volume 4

Ricky and Sherialyn Byrdson: Coaching Kids in the Game of Life

Ben Carson: the Brain Surgeon They Called “Dummy”

Eliza Davis George: Liberia’s American “Mother”

John Harper: The Titanic’s Last Hero

Samuel Leigh: Pioneer Missionary to Australia

C.S. Lewis: The Writer Behind the Wardrobe

Samson Occum: Native-American “Moses”

John G. Paton: Missionary to the South Sea Islands

Pandita Ramabai: Liberator of Hindu Widows

Joy Ridderhof: Founder of Gospel Recordings

Romulo Saune: An Inca with a Royal Message

William J. Seymour: “Gather” of Modern Pentecostals

John and Betty Stam: They Lived and Died for Christ

Thom White: A Really “Bad” Bible Boy

William Wilberforce: British Antislavery Crusader

Includes a list of character qualities

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Christian BIOGRAPHY FOR AGES 8-12

The Sowers Series

Ada Abigail Adams – First Lady of Faith And Courage "The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but the God of Israel gives strength and power unto His people.”

Boy Robert Boyle - Trailblazer of Science He lived a devout Christian life, using his science to glorify God.

Bry William Jennings Bryan - Golden-Tongued Orator While still a youth, he determined to use what eloquence and power he might attain, not for himself, but for those who were oppressed. A great Christian and a great American, Bryan left an indelible mark on America and on the world.

Car George Washington Carver – Man’s Slave Becomes God's Scientist "Without my Savior I am nothing," declared Carver.

Cha Johnny Appleseed: John Chapman - God's Faithful Planter His father handed him a parting gift and said, “As long as you carry God's Word, your path will be straight." To Johnny, the Bible was a fitting treasure.

Col Christopher Columbus - Adventurer of Faith And Courage Columbus felt that God wanted him to explore the world and find new land and people so that Christ could be proclaimed.

Han George Frederic Handel - Composer of Messiah Handel composed as much music as the combined works of Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig Beethoven. Much of his music still lives to glorify the God whom Handel served with his great talent.

Jac Mahalia Jackson - Born to Sing Gospel Music Her favorite Biblical quotation was "Make a joyful noise to God, all ye lands" from Psalm 66. Mahalia saw this Psalm as her mission in life.

Jac Stonewall Jackson - Loved in the South, Admired in the North Jackson was a great general, a noble Christian and a pure man.

Kep Johannes Kepler - Giant of Faith and Science Kepler considered his vast scientific studies as another way of looking into God's magnificent creation. He often became so excited that he would write songs of praise to God along with recording his findings in his scientific journals!

Key Francis Scott Key – God’s Courageous Composer Key constantly offered his thanks to God by writing hymns of prayer. His thoughts have become a part of our spiritual, musical and patriotic heritage. His life was lived in service to God.

Lee Jason Lee - Winner of the Northwest He went to Oregon to bring the Book of Heaven to the Indians.

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Lee Robert E. Lee - Gallant Christian Soldier "I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation.”

Lin Abraham Lincoln - God's Leader For a Nation “I believe in God, the Almighty Ruler of nations, our great and good and merciful Maker, our Father in heaven, who notes the fall of a sparrow and numbers the hairs of our heads.”

Mor Samuel F. B. Morse - Artist with a Message "What hath God wrought." Numbers 23:23

New Isaac Newton - Inventor, scientist and teacher The true God is a Living, Intelligent and powerful being

Nig Florence Nightingale - God's Servant at the Battlefield Throughout her life, Florence remembered the entry in her diary when she was still a girl: "God spoke to me and called me to His service.”

Pas Louis Pasteur - Founder of Modern Medicine If you listed the top ten scientists of all time, Louis Pasteur would be near the top of the list. Yet this man was a Christian. Many times he stated his belief that religious and spiritual values go beyond scientific knowledge.

Smi Samuel Francis Smith – “My Country ‘Tis Of Thee" Samuel was more surprised than anyone else when the words rang across the country and around the world.

Sun Billy Sunday - Homerun to Heaven A professional baseball player who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel and became one of the most influential religious figures of the early twentieth century.

Ter Mother Teresa Of Calcutta - Serving the Poorest of The Poor She founded the Missionary Sisters And Brothers Of Charity, working with the destitute and dying in the streets and slums of Calcutta and other cities.

Was George Washington - Man of Prayer and Courage "It would be peculiarly improper to omit, in this first official act, my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being, who rules over the universe, who presides in the council of nations and whose providential aids can supply every human defect.”

Web Daniel Webster - Defender of the Union The farm boy who loved books became lawyer, congressman, senator, secretary of state.

Web Noah Webster - Master of Words "A man should set goals which would please God and assist his fellow man. Following his own advice, he served his fellow man and his country with unselfish devotion. More importantly, he served his God with faith and love.

Wes Susanna Wesley - Mother of John and Charles She married the well-known preacher, Samuel Wesley, and was the mother of John, who founded Methodism, and Charles, famous for writing more than 6,000 hymns.

Wri Wright Brothers - They Gave Us Wings As the book progresses, the drama increases. Kitty Hawk was a nightmare; Wilbur nearly drowned. After they had flown, they were not believed. Through it all, they worked on Christian principles.

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Heroes of the Faith

And Brother Andrew – God’s Undercover Agent He knew God's purpose for his life: to deliver Bibles to people everywhere in the world who are starved for His Word!

Ayl Gladys Aylward - Missionary to China Enduring threats on her life and the perils of war and disease, she lived an adventure for Jesus Christ that is one of the great missionary stories of the twentieth century.

Boo William And Catherine Booth - Founders of The Salvation Army Their ministry touched the poor, the destitute and the addicted with the love of Christ.

Bun John Bunyan - Author of The Pilgrim's Progress The doubts, temptations and hopes of his own spiritual journey were put on paper, a journey that was later to be traveled by one searching sojourner in The Pilgrim’s Progress.

Car William Carey - Father of Modern Missions He expected great things from God and attempted great things for his Lord and Savior.

Car Amy Carmichael - A Life Abandoned To God Her life was characterized by obedience, total commitment and selflessness, and serves as an example to Christians today.

Car George Washington Carver - Inventor and Educator Countless products that enhance modern life, such as peanut butter, ink and plastic, were discovered or improved by Carver. He believed God had given him these discoveries and now be had the privilege of giving them to others.

Cro Fanny Crosby - The Hymn Writer The light that illuminated this brave girl's soul was destined to electrify generations to come.

Dou Frederick Douglass - Abolitionist and Reformer From his early life in the plantation’s slave quarters to becoming a nationally recognized figure and guest at the White House, he accomplished much in freedom's cause - because he understood the truth of John 8:36, "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."

Edw Jonathan Edwards - The Great Awakener Underlying every aspect of his life were his passionate love for God and his never ending quest for the best way to serve Him. He was a man who truly found "sweet delight in God and divine things."

Ell Jim Elliot - Missionary to Ecuador "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

Fin Charles Finney - The Great Revivalist He was the first evangelist to popularize public invitations, to place an emphasis on personal decisions for Christ, and to encourage counseling for both new converts and those seeking God.

Gra Billy Graham - The Great Evangelist His personal integrity and humility, and most of all, his simple yet profound delight in God's Word continue to influence lives and win souls for Jesus Christ.

Lew C. S. Lewis - Author of Mere Christianity Lewis's story is one of faith and courage, and of joy that once discovered cannot be ignored.

Lid Eric Liddell - Olympian and Missionary The race that really mattered was the race of life in Hebrews 12:1-2 --"Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith."

Liv David Livingstone - Missionary And Explorer To go where no missionary had ever been, to smell the smoke of unknown villages, to witness to people beyond the vast Kalahari - such were the dreams of David Livingstone.

Lut Martin Luther - The Great Reformer A man of the people, his greatest desire was to bring God's Word in clear, concise language to the masses.

Moo D.L. Moody - The American Evangelist "God has given me a lifeboat and said, ‘Moody, save all you can.'"

Mor Samuel Morris - The Apostle Of Simple Faith He was not your “typical” missionary. He was an African called to serve in the United States.

Mul George Muller - Man of Faith Psalm 68:5 spoke to his heart in a unique way. Believing that his material needs would be supplied through prayer and faith alone, Muller began a ministry in 1835 for orphaned children based entirely upon God for support.

Nee Watchman Nee - Leader of the Chinese House Church Movement Praying is praying for the glory of God's kingdom on earth, not for the glory of ourselves or our nation.

New John Newton - Author Of "Amazing Grace” His songs can very well be regarded as gifts from the seas of God.

Nig Florence Nightingale - Lady with the Lamp Her efforts revolutionized the care of hospital patients and elevated nursing to the noble rank it holds today. Most importantly, it clearly demonstrated Jesus' teaching of service 'unto the least of these my brethren."

Pal Luis Palau - Evangelist to the World "The Billy Graham of Latin America", he has preached to thirteen million people in nearly seventy nations.

Sch Francis and Edith Schaeffer - Defenders of the Faith From the first page of Genesis, the thundering authority of God's Word changed his life. He realized that there is a God of the universe and that He is intensely personal.

She Charles Sheldon - Author of in His Steps What Would Jesus Do about poverty, alcoholism and other social problems? The Reverend Charles Sheldon mulled the question over and over as he wrote with passion.

Sle Mary Slessor - Queen Of Calabar Armed with a relentless Christian faith, and abetted by her contagious sense of humor and medical and language skills, she opened Africa to healthy trade and the Christian message.

Spu Charles Spurgeon - The Great Orator A powerful evangelist with a natural and appealing sense of humor, he delivered sermons that are readable today and are still in print over a century later.

Sta Charles and Betty Stam - Missionary Martyrs They'd do anything to spread the good news. Even die.

Hud Hudson Taylor - Founder Of China Inland Mission “Dear God, if you should give us a son, grant that he might work for you in China." So prayed James and Amelia Taylor, who had their request entirely filled by God.

Ten Corrie Ten Boom - Heroine of Haarlem At the conclusion of World War II, she had become a woman on a mission from God, a woman literally saved and transformed by the faith she had accepted.

Ter Mother Teresa - Missionary of Charity She sought out those who had been forgotten... the destitute, the diseased, the poorest of the poor.

Tru Sojourner Truth - American Abolitionist She held this truth to be self-evident...that all men and women are created equal.

Tyn William Tyndale - Bible Translator and Martyr He would share God's Word, whatever the risk.

Wes John Wesley - The Great Methodist The founder of what would become the Methodist Church, who would ride over a quarter of a million miles on horseback, who would preach over 40,000 sermons to often jeering crowds, had been convicted of this simple truth: salvation is by grace through faith.

Whi George Whitefield - Pioneering Evangelist When George Whitefield preached about Calvary, his audience saw the blood. When he spoke of Christ’s crucifixion, his listeners felt the nails.

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Christian Heroes Then and Now

Ayl Gladys Aylward - The Adventure of a Lifetime A housemaid from England who dared to trust God in the face of dire and seemingly hopeless circumstances.

Car Amy Carmichael - Rescuer of Precious Gems Her story and legacy are stunning reminders of the impact of one person who fears God and nothing else.

Ell Jim Elliot - One Great Purpose He and his co-workers surrendered their lives in Ecuador's jungle, trusting that their sacrifice would not be in vain.

Gof Jonathan Goforth - An Open Door in China As a poor Canadian farmboy, he had no idea that he would spend most of his life braving danger, disaster and disease to share God’s love with the people of China.

Gre Betty Greene - Wings to Serve Her faith-filled adventures and faithful service helped create what is today a global ministry that operates over eighty aircraft in nineteen countries.

Jud Adoniram Judson - Bound for Burma America's first foreign missionary, he thirsted to see the Good News brought to the shrouded land of Burma.

Moo Lottie Moon - Giving Her All for China She became just as dedicated to educating Christians about the often preventable tragedies of missionary life as she was to educating Chinese people about the Christian life.

Mul George Muller - The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans He trusted God with a depth rarely seen. His faith and generosity set a standard for Christians of all generations.

Tay Hudson Taylor - Deep in the Heart of China With his heart set in determined obedience to God, and trusting the provision of the One who had called him, Hudson overcame persecution and almost overwhelming personal losses to bring God's truth to the “ripe harvest fields” of China.

Ten Corrie Ten Boom - Keeper of the Angel's --? Her life of determination, faith and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable brutality and hardship is a stunning testimony to the sustaining power of God.

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CHRISTIAN BIOGRAPHY

Ages 13 - up

Bra Beyond Stateliest Marble - The Passionate Femininity of Anne Bradstreet This book affords us a fascinating glimpse into the life and labors of a gifted poet and a startling reassessment of the Puritan world and its impact on the founding of America.

Bra A Burning And Shining Light - The Life and Ministry Of David Brainerd This dramatic portrait of his ministry to the North American Indians brings to life one of the best kept secrets of our American Christian heritage Brainerd's commitment to God, his desire to live only for the glory of Christ, his love for the Indians, and his steadfast principles leave one filled with admiration.

Car Gifted Hands - Ihe Ben Carson Story This book takes you into the private mind of a compassionate God-fearing physician who lives to help others.

Cha Oswald Chambers - Abandoned to God This is the life story of the author of My Utmost For His Highest. Oswald Chambers was a man for all time. His mind was the mind of Christ and so his words are compelling because they reflect the thoughts of our Savior.

Chu Never Give In - The Extraordinary Character of Winston Churchill In this incisive look at Churchill's leadership in action we see what it was that enabled him to do what few others have ever accomplished in the long annals of history - stand for principle and prevail.

Dob Turning Hearts Toward Home - James Dobson The private James Dobson is a man with the unbroken, lifetime habit of insisting upon integrity and quality.

Gra Just as I Am - Tthe Autobiography of Billy Graham He looks back at it all with down-to-earth warmth and candor - remembering his dairy farm upbringing, his early preaching experiences, and the overwhelming international response to his public ministry based on his unshakeable faith in Christ.

Hen Give Me Liberty - the Uncompromising Statesmanship of Patrick Henry He was one of Virginia's greatest sons and America's greatest heroes - heralded as the Trumpet of the Revolution. He not only captured the imagination of the masses but he commanded the respect and reverence of his contemporaries - leaders Like Washington, Jefferson and Madison.

Kno For Kirk and Covenant - the Stalwart Courage of John Knox A leader uniquely qualified for the task of reforming church and culture, he fulfilled the call of greatness with a spirit of genuine humility. This book explores his tenderness, love and mercy - and calls us to recover the spiritual heritage that he exemplified so well.

Lee Call of Duty - the Sterling Nobility of Robert E. Lee Duty called him at every point in his life. Duty to care for his mother, duty as a son, a student, a soldier, a husband and father, a General, and a mentor of students at both West Point and Washington College. Robert E. Lee was a hero.

Lew Not A Tame Lion - the Spiritual Legacy of C. S. Lewis Lewis was a man whose tremendous intellect was wedded to a powerful imagination - for it was in his flights of literary fantasy that his deepest perceptions of God were birthed. A generation after his death, he continues to be numbered among our best-selling authors and our most influential thinkers.