Lending Library

Children’s Books

Our Children's Library is extensive. It is organized loosely by category to help find what you are looking for, but feel free to ask for help. Our library is run on the honor system and all we ask is that you return what you borrow. Some examples of books in our library are:

Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman
Piggy Bunny by Rachel Vail
What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada
Under the Bodhi Tree: A Story of the Buddha by Deborah Hopkinson
Antiracist Baby Picture Book by Ibram X. Kendi
Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story by Hena Khan
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones
Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez
The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage by Selina Alko
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard

Young Adult Books

Our Young Adult Books are intended for readers in 6th–12th grade. However, we believe that parents know their children best and trust them to use their judgment in deciding what is appropriate for their child. We go not gatekeep or censor. You are welcome to borrow any book for yourself or your child that you feel is a good fit. Some examples of the books in our library are:

Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, and Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings by Richard Hooper
Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge by Deidre Havrelock
Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood by Kwame Mbalia

OWL Library

We are proud to offer an extensive library of respect-based, gender- and identity-sensitive books for all ages. Thanks to the generosity of the TUUC congregation, our OWL library is well-stocked with up-to-date and diverse titles that reflect a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

To ensure age-appropriate access to materials, the library is located in the Director of Religious Education’s office. Books may be checked out by anyone at any time—no need to give your name. Simply help yourself and return them when you’re able. Please note that books include content related to sexuality and other potentially mature themes. A few of the titles we currently have include:

Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls by Sonya Renee Taylor
Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys by Cara Natterson
Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein
A Quick & Easy Guide to Sex & Disability by A. Andrews
Consent: The New Rules of Sex Education: Every Teen's Guide to Healthy Sexual Relationships by Jennifer Lang MD
What's the T?: The Guide to All Things Trans and/or Nonbinary by Juno Dawson
Let's Talk About It: The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human (A Graphic Novel) by Erika Moen
LGBTQ: The Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens by Kelly Huegel Madrone
In Case You're Curious: Questions about Sex from Young People with Answers from the Experts from Planned Parenthood
Real Talk About Sex and Consent: What Every Teen Needs to Know by Cheryl M. Bradshaw MA
What Is Sex?: A Guide for People With Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities by Kate E. Reynolds