Our library grows, but it is not about simply having as many books as possible. It’s quality before quantity. What is the quantity? Including duplicate titles we have 4,130 books. We now have one section which is just for first edition and rare books. 

        In 2019, Rev. Frank (Lizard) began downsizing his library. He wants to ensure that certain books from his library end up here. He looked through the books here with care so that he would be helping the library and not simply adding books. There are some wonderful treasures.

        Among the best of the books the library received this year was a first edition of A Modern Herbal  by Maud Grieves, edited by Hilda Leyel. Thanks to Myke Hutchings for that treasure.

        We are almost at the point at which a synopsis of every book is available. The section Wicca, Neopaganism and Witchcraft has 386 different titles. The list by simply author and title is nine pages long. The document which includes a synopsis of each title is more than 60 pages long.

        The section Herbals, Ethnobotany, Phytomedicine has 477 titles. The author and title list is ten pages long but the full synopsis listing is 75 pages long.

        The value of this library is for the coming generations when many of these titles are no longer in print. Current usage is low, given that books must be sent by post. In the coming years it is believed that people will be able to spend time here with the books. The majority of the books may be checked out by Church Members. The library is open to the public for on-site reading and research by appointment.