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eBook Collection

The Library’s circulating collection features more than 38,000 books, eBooks, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks that span a huge range of Jewish topics and perspectives.

The Library is open for in-person browsing and borrowing three days a week. Summer hours are Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm and Mondays and Thursdays from 11 am to 4 pm.

Proof of vaccination is required to enter the Library on Mondays and Thursdays.

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Patrons from a wide variety of backgrounds connect with the riches of Jewish life and tradition according to their own interests and desires — whether it means studying Torah, reading poetry, watching films, or engaging with contemporary issues through a Jewish lens. The Library’s programs bring thousands of people together to learn and converse, and our extensive support services for book groups helps hundreds of Bay Area readers partake in meaningful exchange spurred by reading.

  • I love it when you have the authors of each year's One Bay One Book at the library, and in this case on Zoom. You always pick excellent books which I enjoy reading and discussing with our book group. Whenever I am able I come to hear the author, I have not been disappointed. It is a gift to hear an author after enjoying their book.
    Library patron
  • The Jewish Community Library is such a special place for me. It is truly an oasis.
    Library patron
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Library Programs & Services

Main Branch

1835 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

on the campus of the Jewish Community High School of the Bay
Free garage parking available on Pierce between Ellis and Eddy

415.567.3327

library@jewishlearning.works

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Summer Library Hours

Sunday   12 pm – 4 pm

Monday   11 am – 4 pm

Thursday   11 am – 4 pm

Staff

Director –  Howard Freedman x 705
Reader Services Librarian –  Rose Katz x 706
Program Coordinator – Noa Albaum x 703
Front Desk x 704

Pushcarts

We are sorry to report that the Library’s Pushcart branches at the JCCSF and the Oshman Family JCC will remain closed indefinitely during the COVID-19 crisis. For information about returning outstanding materials, write to library@jewishlearning.works.