Mission Statement
The Library at Temple Isaiah supports the ongoing pursuit of Jewish learning for all members of our community and the surrounding Jewish community in a welcoming atmosphere with a broad range of Judaic books, media and educational materials.
Library Hours and Information
Our professional librarian, on hand during hours of opening, will be happy to assist you. Gan Ilan children are invited to regular pre-school storytimes with the librarian; and Religious School teachers may schedule storytime with the librarian for Primary School age children. Volunteers may open the Library at additional times for your convenience.
Fall/Winter Hours begin Oct. 2nd, 2007:
- Sun - 8:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Tue - 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Wed - 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Thu - 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
If you plan to come especially to visit the Library, please telephone to verify hours: 925-283-8575, ext. 322. Voicemail is available.
Circulation/Borrowing Policies
- Books circulate for 1 month to adults, 2 weeks to children
Videos and DVDs circulate for 1 week (Parents must check out videos for students thru 6th grade) - Audios & Compact Discs circulate for 2 weeks
- Temple members may borrow up to 5 books and 2 videos at one time.
- Non-Temple members may borrow materials upon supplying complete current identification and a deposit check for $50, to be returned upon return of the material.
- Materials may be returned to the Library during Library hours, or to the Temple Office during normal working hours. A new Book Return has been located in the Education Building for the convenience of children and parents.
New Books
The Library acquires new books and media materials on an ongoing basis, and tries to make titles of current interest available as soon as possible. Your suggestions and requests for new items are always welcome.
Monthly Book Group Meetings
Join Rabbi Shanks’ monthly Jewish Book
Group, which meets on Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Pick your favorite time and join us. You don’t have to have read the book to attend the Thursday Session. Discussion in the Adult Lounge near the Temple Isaiah Library.
2006-2007 Book Group dates and titles | 2005 -2006 titles | 2004 - 2005 titles
New At the Library
The Library has added a music section to hold the music CD’s, books, and songbooks from the library collection and the Cantor’s Music Grant. For laptop users, a Wi-Fi connection is available in the Library. And the Video collection is slowly being converted to DVDs thanks to generous support from donors and the Endowment Fund (see related story)
Bibliographies
A bibliography is available that lists books for “Early Family Literacy”
A bibliography is available to coincide with the 350th anniversary of Jews in America “Celebrate 350: Jewish Life in America.”
If 5,000 years of Jewish History seems too intimidating, try this Jewish History: A Starter List,
For a list of Magazines, Newsletters, and Newspapers available in the Library, Click Here.
Adopt-A-Book Program
You have an opportunity to memorialize a special occasion or life-cycle event, such as a bar/bat mitzvah, birthday, graduation, wedding, etc., with the “adoption” of a new book. The Library makes these available for a donation of $25 per item. A bookplate will identify the occasion, the honoree and the adopter, who will also get to be the first borrower.
Gifts (monetary and material) to the Library
The Library gladly accepts monetary gifts or donated materials that are in keeping with the character of the collection
All donations are acknowledged in Ruach
The Librarians reserve the right to accept all donated materials individually as appropriate. They may offer for sale or donation to other libraries items outside the scope of our collection.
Like to volunteer?
The Library is an ideal place to spend a few pleasant hours volunteering. You can get acquainted with the collection and discover new things you would like to learn, while helping Temple members and the school children. Please call the Library at 925-283-8585, ext. 322. Leave a message and someone will return your call.
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