Mission

The Owen Memorial Library of First Presbyterian Church is a mission of the church which provides the congregation, church leaders, teachers of children and adults, and other interested persons with resources for learning, teaching, examining, researching, and enjoying materials related to the Christian faith.

The library promotes the pursuit of greater knowledge and understanding to glorify and serve God, to grow in our devotion and love for Jesus Christ, and to enlarge our awareness and appreciation of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Purpose

First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge has established the Owen Memorial Library to provide interested persons with access to sources of knowledge that contributes to the growth and development of their Christian lives, goals, and spirituality. To that end, the church library collects resources on various topics related to Christianity in various forms of media, and facilitates and promotes their use.