Library

The OSL library is one of the finest church libraries you will experience. The bookshelves are filled with religious and secular books, from biblical commentaries to systematic theology to the latest best-selling works of fiction to classic children’s books. The Library includes study tables, café seating, and both internet and Wi Fi access for Library patrons.

Library Hours

Sunday 8:30-12:30 p.m.
Monday 9:00-noon
Tuesday 9:00-noon
Wednesday 9:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00-noon
Friday and Saturday closed
Additional hours as staff and volunteers are available

Print Materials

• The Library has over 10,000 items available for checkout. Books for all age levels include: Toddler, pre-school, beginning readers, junior, youth and adult.
• Non-fiction adult subjects are classified under the Dewey Decimal system and include theology and devotional aids, family and personal life, social issues, church history, Christian education,
health and science, art, literature, biographies, self-improvement and history.
• Fiction titles include Christian, popular, and classics.
• Reference materials: The Library has several sets of Old and New Testament commentaries as well as numerous single volume commentaries, Bible dictionaries, atlases, concordances and many Bible translations.
• Large print books are also available.
• Numerous periodicals and magazines for children and adults are also available for checkout.                                  .

Non-Print Media
• Music CDs (for children, teens and adults)
• Books on CD (including the Bible)
• Christian and educational DVD's and videos for all ages

Checking Out
• All items are checked out for 3 weeks, except movies, which are due in one week.
Our due date is ALWAYS on a Sunday, so if you check out an item on a weekday, you can keep it until 3 weeks from the coming Sunday.
• There is a self-checkout procedure posted on the desk for times when there is no available librarian or volunteer to assist you.

Special Services Offered
• A patron computer is now available for searching the Library’s card catalog.
• NEW! The OSL Library offers a delivery service called The Traveling Library. This is available to anyone unable to come to the Library in person. Library materials can be checked out by phone (605)336-2942 or by email. Deliveries and returns of Library materials will be made by the Parish Cruiser at arranged times.

• Topical reading lists and author lists can be prepared upon request. (Church staff and boards are encouraged to make requests for materials well ahead of time.)
• By filling out a reserve form you can reserve items if someone else has checked them out.
• Books are also renewable for another 3 weeks if they have not been placed on reserve and if they are not a recent Library addition.
• Free magazine exchange where you may bring recent magazines that you no longer need and can take other magazines that have been donated.
• Beautiful, handcrafted recycled greeting cards are available in the Library for a suggested donation of $1-$3. They are made by the talented “Friends of the Library”. The proceeds are used to purchase Library materials.
• Email requests can be made by writing to bdanielson@oslchurchsf.org

Non-OSL Members are Welcome!
Call the librarian at 336-2942 ext. 25, to set up your initial visit and to complete your registration form.

Also of interest to readers:
• The bi-annual used book sale is usually held in October and March.
• Incentive reading programs are held throughout the year. 
• Our Savior’s also has two Short Story reader groups who meet in fall and winter on Monday or Wednesday evenings. Call the church office for more information.
• A writer’s group meets during the day on Mondays. Call the church office for more information.
• Thursday morning preschool story time is held at 10:00 a.m. weekly.

Our Savior's Library Committee and Staff Welcome You!
Phone: 605.336.2942 ext. 25
email: bdanielson@oslchurchsf.org