Copper Lodge Library

Preserving Yesterday’s Stories

Fables, fairytales, literature, and stories can easily be lost to the next generation. At Classical Conversations, we want to hold on to the good, true, and beautiful stories that have been our inheritance and keep them for generations to come. We want to retain good stories and publish them in lovely, well-designed books that will stand the test of time.

We know a good story transcends time and space, builds moral imagination, and shapes who we are. The soul of a society lives in its stories. The problem is good stories in beautiful books are disappearing.

The Copper Lodge Library series of books offers a solution.

What Is Copper Lodge Library?

The Copper Lodge Library includes a wide range of curated literature, from the required reading in the Classical Conversations curriculum guides to optional stories that enhance explorations of history, literature, science, and Latin with younger readers. You can purchase copies of many of these classic works from tag sales or online thrift sites.

But, we’re pretty sure you’ll want these books on your shelf for these reasons:

Each Copper Lodge Library book contains a thoughtful introduction written by a Classical Conversations curriculum developer, so you can trust the ideas, questions, and content.
There are ample margins, should you desire to annotate your edition.
With plenty of white space, thoughtful selection of font and spacing, these books are suited for both reading aloud and independent reading.
Annotations help with context, definitions, and information that guide you through the story.
Every Copper Lodge Library edition is crafted as a durable, high-quality, well-made book.

And the best part? These quality stories that you can trust will help cultivate wisdom and are presented from a Biblical worldview!

Why Build Your Personal Library with the Copper Lodge Library Series?

Parents, as you introduce and journey through the pages of these time-tested works, you are sharing ageless truths with your student. Memories of your voice, the conversations spurred by the characters and events, and the imaginations and activities that stem from these stories will become part of your family history. Relevant for readers of any age, it is our desire that your children’s children will hold these same books and that your shelves will be filled with stories ready to be inherited.

Additionally, these lovely editions of unfading classics fit right into your Classical Conversations community day! Having the same edition of books means Tutors, Directors, and students seamlessly explore the text together. With Copper Lodge Library editions of the assigned Challenge curriculum, you can be confident that you are equipping your student with materials that perfectly align with the guide.

What Does Copper Lodge Library Include?

The Copper Lodge Library offers read-alouds to help families cultivate a lifelong love of reading.

The Echoes series covers stories, myths, fables, and poetry from throughout the ages and around the globe.
The Rome series gently introduces families to Roman history.
The Uncle Paul series sparks curiosity about the wonders of nature.
Then, older, independent readers encounter junior classics, short stories, and adult classics.

There’s something for every age group, and each book is endlessly revisitable.

Now You Can Build a Family Culture That Strengthens Moral Imagination and Fosters Meaningful Conversations!

You can rest in the knowledge that any one of the books in the Copper Lodge Library series will feed the souls of your family. These books, created from a trusted, curated source, are designed to go the distance as you train lifelong readers and learners!

We hope you’ll be inspired to put these books in the hands of your students, giving them their own copy—and to keep a copy in your collection for generations to come!

As you engage with the stories and one another, you’re not just filling your mind or the air with words.

You’re teaching virtue, imparting wisdom, and teaching discernment and so much more as the characters, events, and themes leap off the page. You’re building a culture of shared stories. You’re making memories and growing in wisdom.

Wherever and whenever you read a book from the Copper Lodge Library series, you, too, are preserving yesterday’s stories while building your family library.

Who Is Copper Lodge Library For?

Relevant for readers of all ages, Classical Conversations members will derive unique benefits by having these books in their hands!

Several Copper Lodge Library titles seamlessly supplement the Foundations experience with distinct titles developed as companions for all three cycles of study. Not limited to just young learners, each of these titles are suitable supplements for older students as well.

Seven titles in the series are dual purpose with classic content and alignment with Challenge-level requirements. Releasing in 2024, three additional titles are planned that directly correspond to assigned Challenge reading selections.

An additional nine titles are available as readers for younger students which explore history, science, literature, and Latin. And you can look forward to new releases every year.

But don’t assume you need to be a member of a local Classical Conversations community to access the benefits of these delightful books! Available to anyone through our Classical Conversations Bookstore, this series is accessible to any reader.

How to Use Copper Lodge Library

Imagine a rainy day with a little one snuggled up to you. As the rain drums on the windows, reach for a Copper Lodge Library book, and add your voice to the sound.

Can you envision being at the family table and discussing with your teenager how one should approach decision-making in the world? Turn to that highlighted passage in your book that expresses decision-making truths so well.

It’s the dog days of summer, and the children are spread out on a blanket under the shade tree. Let the heat of the day slip away as the pages turn and you build core memories with your kids, one story at a time.

Perfect for reading aloud, suitable for independent reading, and intended as part of the spine for your family library, there are a wide range of applications for these books. In addition to being aligned with Classical Conversations curriculum, these are also stand-alone publications.

Ideal for morning baskets, supplemental reading, summer enrichment, gift giving, and much more, CC members will be especially equipped with the assets available in CC Connected to amplify and enhance their reading experience!