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Whether you have 100 or 1,000 books, your library is big enough to share with someone. If God is calling you to open a lending library, He will provide the books and other resources to make your library of value to others. These are just a few possible ways that it may happen.

First, read Part 1 of this two-part series: How do I begin to acquire more books for my library? Then, read this article at Biblioguides: Thrift Store Shopping Without Leaving Your House by Deanna Knoll. In this article, Deanna tells you everything you need to know about shopping online for books. You may be able to grow your library without ever going anywhere.

However, there is a thrill that comes with hunting books “in the wild.” And even for people who think they live in what’s often called a book desert, there are still books, and book bargains, to be found. Here are some of the places to look:

Don’t get in a hurry to grow your library. Try some of the above techniques and places for finding good books, and add the books, a few at a time, to your library for the benefit of your own family and the families of your library patrons or future patrons. Just be patient and diligent as God gives the increase.