NEW AT THE CORWIN LIBRARY- THE TEMPLE ISRAEL OF HOLLYWOOD AUTHOR'S SHELF!

CLICK HERE to find out about authors from our community and read about their books
which are now available at the Corwin Library.

History
The Corwin Library of Temple Israel of Hollywood was created in 1927, shortly after Temple was founded. It was set-up to serve the Religious School children but soon grew to accommodate adult books. I.M. Chadwick, one of the Temple founders, was a rare book collector and the library still owns some of his books. The library was known as the Calvert Lynn Altman Memorial Library until 1952, when it was renamed to honor Joseph H. Corwin. “Joe,” as he was known, was a dedicated member of Temple Israel whose son, Sherrill, and grandson, Bruce, both held the office of Temple President. Dorothy Corwin (wife of Sherrill and mother of Bruce) was a generous benefactor and supporter of the library during her lifetime.

Hours of Operation
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 9:00 to 4:00
Wednesday 10:30 – 7:00
Thursday 9:00 - 5:00
Friday 9:00 – 4:00
CLOSED ON SHABBAT
Sunday 8:30 – 1:00

Borrowing privilege is extended free of charge to all Temple Israel members. A deposit equivalent to replacement cost of the books is required of non-Temple members


Services
Reader’s Advisory
Four Public Access Computers (with Internet access and word processing capabilities)
Electronic online catalog
More than 4,000 children’s titles
More than 12,00 adult titles
CD’s and Videos
Assistance with B’nai Mitzvah reference needs

Special Collections:
Israeli Dance music
Western States Historical Quarterly Journal


Reference;
Torah Commentaries
Talmud, Zohar, Rashi, Midrash, Nachmanides


Programs
Annual Book Fair in November
Children’s Story Hours
Co-Sponsor of all Temple Book events
Co-sponsor of Midday at the Movies (60s plus)


Links
Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles

Association of Jewish Libraries of Southern California