Our desire is to equip our people with great knowledge that will benefit their discipleship journey, and ignite a desire to continue to learn and grow in faith, through the wisdom and counsel of others, including books. In this new evolution of the church library, we offer curated selections of eBooks and audiobooks for Calvarians to access wherever they are!
Access to the CBC e-Library is free and open to all Calvarians!
EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
Read one of the featured books below between 6-27 September and redeem a reward!
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | C.S. Lewis
Step into the magical world of Narnia, where four siblings discover a land under the spell of the White Witch. As they encounter talking animals, courage, betrayal and sacrifice, they learn what it means to choose what is right and to trust the true King. A beloved Christian classic that invites readers to see familiar truths of the gospel with fresh eyes.
Available formats on Libby:
illustrated (to read with children 7 years and under)
The Pursuit of Holiness | Jerry Bridges
What does it mean to grow in holiness as a Christian? Jerry Bridges offers a practical and biblical look at the believer’s call to pursue godliness—not through self-effort alone, but through dependence on God’s grace. With clear teaching and practical application, this classic challenges us to take seriously our part in the pursuit of a holy life.
Available formats on Libby:
Challenge Details:
Pick up a Challenge card at the E-Library booth at the Church Courtyard on 6 September Sunday
Choose a featured book to read! (Any format of your choosing, you can borrow from the e-Library or procure your own hardcopy if you like!) (Sign up for E-Library membership if you don’t have one)
Track your reading progress on the challenge card over the challenge period. Enjoy the journey!
When completed, answer the short response question on the card.
Present your completed reading challenge card on 27 September 9.00am-10.00am at the Courtyard to redeem a reward! (Available for first 40 redemptions)
Email us at library@calvary.org.sg or contact Angel if you have any questions!
Our e-Library is powered by
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kobo ereader! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.
If you currently use the legacy OverDrive app and need assistance, visit https://help.overdrive.com.
How to get started
Register via the link above and wait for your welcome email containing your user ID and password from our eLibrary team.
Download the Libby App on:
the Apple App Store, or
the Google Play Store, or
access on the desktop browser.
Search for “Calvary Baptist Church Singapore” under libraries.
When asked for a library card, use the user ID and password given in your welcome email to log in.
Browse and enjoy the eResources we have curated for you!
For more help guides, check out Libby’s Help Site.
For any queries, please email library@calvary.org.sg.
Got a title to request/recommend to the e-Library?
Reach out to library@calvary.org.sg with the following information: Title, author, subject, reason(s) for request/recommendation.
Your request/recommendation will be forwarded to the eLibrary and pastoral teams for consideration.