Good Tree Roots is a lending library established to grow community and offer resources to engage with the past to improve the present and lay the foundations for the future through various activities promoting diversity, scholarship, and community involvement.
By sharing the rich past with the community through literature and creativity, we want to grow a love of books, spread beneficial knowledge, and encourage growth in the community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where is the library?
We are currently in phase 2 of our development. Check out this video to learn more!
At the moment, books are borrowed from a home location. Events are being held in community centers and public spaces.Â
How do I check out books?
You may view the selection in our Library any time. All browsing is currently online.
To check out books:
1. Become a member.
2. You’ll receive a library ID and login as well as the library location and hours for pick up.
3. Place holds on the books for us to set aside.
4. You can come anytime during our library hours to pick up your books.
What kind of books do you carry?
We carry both fiction and nonfiction. We shelve both Islamic and non-Islamic books. Firstly, we look for books that align with Islamic values and are a valuable contribution to children’s literature. We encourage the classics. Our curated selection is based on texts that provoke discussion and promote research into all academic fields.Â
Our books are categorized as such:Â
1. Picture Books
2. EZ and Early Readers
3. Upper Elementary
4. Middle Grade
5. Young Adult
6. AdultÂ
What age group will benefit from the library?
While we have something for everyone, our main focus is to continue engaging middle school and beyond. The library offers unique services for each age group. These are detailed at the bottom of our home page.Â
Age groups are: 3-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-17, 18+, and adult women only.Â
Does a library limit booksellers?
Not at all!
- By stocking every book, we support booksellers This will expose our patrons to their brand.
- In the near future, we hope to develop a relationship with local sellers to offer a coupon code through our library.
- By offering book clubs, we encourage our patrons to purchase their own copy of the book through us, which again, supports the booksellers.Â
- Consider the library a chance for you to browse for a book before you decide to purchase it for your personal library.Â
- Have you ever had a book that you just love? If you’ve checked out a book more than once, you may consider purchasing it!
- Ultimately, our intentions as libraries or book sellers is to share knowledge, and there is no price to put on that.
Why not just sell books?
One of our board members used to sell books in the Lehigh Valley. While parents loved the books, there was a gap of connection and action.
Books went straight to the shelf after a few reads. So, with the library we want to engage readers with the books and with each other. We will offer contests, themed months, activity leaflets, and book clubs.
