Beth Sholom Library
Our library is a vital resource in our community. The Library committee seeks to foster
Jewish learning, by providing a wealth of Jewish material that cover ancient and
modern history, politics, Israel studies, fiction and biographies many of which are not
found in the public library.
Library Location, Hours and Borrowing Instructions
The Beth Sholom library is housed in the conference room (Chuck’s room) on the first
floor.The library is open for browsing whenever the building is open during the week. If the library is locked, please have the office open the lock box. The library is staffed by
volunteers on Shabbat after davening. Borrowing books during the week and on Shabbat -Books should be checked out by placing a paper clip (s) on your family name in the Shabbat boxes provided near the computer. The boxes are arranged alphabetically by the last name. Books may be borrowed for 3 weeks with 1 renewal. When books are returned, please leave them in the receptacle in the front office marked library books or on the shelf near the computer in the library.Please email the title of the book and the author to library@bethsholom.org at your earliest convenience.
Donations of Books to the Library
Please do not drop off books at the library currently. We do not 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 ear mark it for the library fund. For further information
email library@bethsholom.org or contact Rabbi Cooper.
Future Library Projects
Set up a new book shelf for current fiction and nonfiction next to the computer.
Organize a monthly book purchase of books by Jewish American and Israeli authors to
support Jewish authors who have been struggling to publish and sell new books since
Oct.7.
Invite a local author to discuss his/her recent book.
Contact the Beth Sholom library committee at library@bethsholom if you would like to
participate in the library or any future library project.