Nahalat Shalom Library

Reasons for its existence

            Brings people and books of Jewish interest together

            Fosters the joy of reading books by and about Jews

            Offers information no readily available elsewhere

                 (especially on Jewish Renewal and Reconstructionist Judaism)

            Provides activities and events in our building

            Brings people into the synagogue

Present status

            One tiny room

            A few shelves

            Hundreds of donated books (no room to count them),

               about half of them already processed

            One desk

            No tables and chairs

            No lighting

            No heating and air conditioning

            No computer

Needs

            See “Present status” – you get the picture

Plans

            Finish processing the books

            Expand into the additional space approved by the Va’ad,

                September 6, 2006

            Acquire shelving with the help of our members and friends

               through donations of funds, wood and hardware, carpentry

            Budget for new books ($1,500 would add about 70 books)

            Library programs and events:

                        Author talks (one already promised)

                        Jewish book reading group

                        Book talks by librarian and other volunteers

            Provide incentives for gift giving by preparing a list of titles wanted;

               donors can then designate choices and present them in honor

               or in memory of someone

            Schedule regular hours when the library is open and staffed

            Investigate grant possibilities

For more information, please call the synagogue at 343-8227,

or call Ruth Imber at 842-0843.