Library

The Temple Beth El library holds more than 4,500 books, covering topics ranging from core Judaic texts to modern interpretations, works about observance and practice, history, biography, genealogy, philosophy, plus cookbooks, music, theater, art, and a large selection of literature representing works by Jewish writers from around the world. There are also separate Children's, Young Adult, and Parenting collections.  

The collection can be searched online at https://libib.com/u/tbeaptos.  The catalog system offers features that can help find works you know and discover those you don't.  It provides shelf numbers indicating precise location of books. The books are cataloged and shelved using the Weine classification, an adaption of the Dewey Decimal scheme used by Jewish libraries.  The shelf numbering – 000 through 999 – will be familiar to public library users. There is a guide to the subject locations or you can browse the collection by referring to shelf labels.

The books in the collection circulate (except those marked REF).  TBE members can borrow books using the checkout kiosk. Your library ID is your email address.  Most members were enrolled automatically: new members can enroll by contacting librarytbe@gmail.com.  Items circulate for 30 days and may be be renewed.  Members are responsible for returning items on time and in good condition. 

Work building and organizing the collection is ongoing.  If you want to help there are a number of ways you can support this work.   

Please send questions or comments to librarytbe@gmail.com.