Beth Sholom Library
Our library is a vital resource in our community. The Library committee seeks to foster Jewish authors and Jewish learning by providing works of both fiction and nonfiction that include
- Jewish materials covering ancient and modern history, politics, Israel studies, fiction, and biographies, many of which are not found in the public library, and
- To highlight books by Jewish authors.
A full catalog of books can be viewed by clicking here.
Library Location, Hours and Borrowing Instructions
The Beth Sholom library is housed in the conference room (Chuck’s room) on the first floor just past the Shul office. The library is open for browsing whenever the office is open as well as on Shabbat immediately following the main davening. If the library is locked, please stop by the office.
Books can be checked out by simply placing a paper clip on your family name in the Shabbat boxes provided on the back counter, one for each book you wish to borrow. The boxes are arranged alphabetically by the last name. Books may be borrowed for 3 weeks with 1 renewal. Please also email the title of the book and the author to library@bethsholom.org at your earliest convenience. When books are returned, please leave them in the receptacle in the front office marked library books or on the back counter in the library.
Donations of Books to the Library
We do not currently have the space to accommodate book donations. Please do not leave such donations in the library or at the front desk.
Support Our Library and Jewish Authors
The library is funded entirely by donations and fund-raising activities. Donate money to Beth Sholom Congregation and earmark it for the library fund. For further information or if you would like to participate in any future library projects, email library@bethsholom.org or contact Rabbi Cooper.