Library
The library has an extensive collection of books covering not only the foundations of Theosophy, but also a wide variety of metaphysical, spiritual, and self-enlightenment topics. Books have been added to the library’s inventory since the very beginnings of Besant Branch. The library has many more and varied titles than are currently available for purchase in our bookstore, with a large quantity that are rare and no longer in print.
Members have borrowing privileges, and are encouraged to visit, browse, and check out books from the library for personal enrichment. Friends are welcome to browse the library during class and program hours, but must consider membership in order to borrow books.
Examples of Library Subjects Include:
- Theosophy
- Astrology
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Sufism
- Islam
- Edgar Cayce
- Tarot
- Rosicrucianism
- Freemasonry
- Collected Works of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
- Writings of Alice Bailey
- Reincarnation
- Judaism
- Gnosticism
Open Library Hours
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
NOTE- the library is open on the third Saturday of each month, as well as anytime there is a class or program.
Please join us during the scheduled Library hours for quiet reading time, or to just brows the collection. The Theosophical library at the Cleveland Besant Branch has a large number of books covering a vast array of topics from Spiritual / Mystical / Occult to Science /Ancient Civilizations / Ancient Wisdom / Eastern & Western Philosophies.
NOTE: the doors will be locked promptly at 10:00, so if you arrive later call or text Tammy (216-645-1225) so that she can let you in. Also, feel free to contact her in advance to let her know when you will be arriving.
Facilitator: Tammy Shaffer 216-645-1225
Only members can check out books; however, everyone is welcome to browse the library and spend time reading.
All are welcome.
Bookstore
Besant Branch has books for sale to members and friends that cover a wide variety of Theosophical, metaphysical, and spiritual topics. Our books are often less expensive than what can be found elsewhere. Our inventory includes important titles of Theosophical authors, such as H.P. Blavatsky, Annie Besant, C.W. Leadbeater, and Alice Bailey. Writers of esoteric and spiritual material include Joel Goldsmith, the Dalai Lama, and Louise Hay. Subjects of the books in our store include exploration into the world’s religions; Native American shamanism; healing and nutrition; occult practices like Tarot and Astrology; women’s enlightenment; spiritual practices, such as yoga, and meditation; consciousness-raising and self-awareness; science; end-of-life; reincarnation; and so much more. The bookstore also has used books for sale for $1.00, many containing the same type of subject material as those in our for-sale bookstore inventory.
Please take a look at our bookstore inventory. If you wish to browse the bookstore or purchase a book, you are invited to visit Besant Branch during class and program hours. If you need other accommodations, please contact our bookstore facilitator, Tammy Stefan Shaffer, H 216-631-0563; C 216-645-1225