Thanks to the generosity of many Or Shalom families, our Library houses  a wide variety of great Jewish fiction and non-fiction books. The library is currently open one Sunday each month during school hours.  Students have the opportunity to check out one book each month when their class visits the Library. Books should be returned to the blue bin located just outside the school office before the next library visit.  Children who have returned their books are able to check out a new book. Children who have not returned their books can use library time to read a book in the library - they may not check our another book until the first one has been returned.  

Donations to the library can be made in several ways. Families who make a $50 contribution in honor of their child's Bar/ Bat Mitzvah are welcome to use the beautiful Library Basket to decorate the Bimah during their child's service.  A card is attached to the basket indicating the generous donation.  Many families have taken advantage of this lovely tribute to their children.  Donations can also be made during the fall book fair by designating that a book purchase is for the Library.  A book plate indicates who made the donation and for what occassion.  This is a wonderful way to honor a teacher at Chanukkah! Finally, the Library accepts donations of Jewish-themed titles from congregants and friends either purchased new or from their own private collections.  Donated books can be left outside the school office in the blue "Library" bin with a note attached.

The library is completely staffed by volunteers. We are continuously looking for people to help re-shelve, catalogue, and check-out books.  The time commitment is minimal and working with the children in the library is rewarding and fun. Currently, our volunteers are in the process of cataloging all the adult books. We hope to have the adult collection available for checkout soon. If you are interested in volunteering in the library, please call Librarian, Sarah Gold @ 847-821-0933.