The Lending Library of Textile Books was established in 1998, to complement the OHS education program. The establishment of a Library is just a natural progression for the OHS to be taking, since the Francis Forstner Homestudy Program had been initiated. It allows books to be available to far-flung students of the homestudy, and as well to any member of the OHS who cannot get hold of a certain book through their public library system. The Weaving and Spinning In-Depth Studies are available as well. The Library was established with donations from guilds and individuals.
Donations are tax deductible.
Books will be sent to the borrower by the OHS librarian, and are to be returned to the OHS librarian at the borrower's expense, via Canada Post, parcel post, insured. In-Depth Studies will be sent to the borrower by the OHS librarian, and are to be returned to the OHS librarian at the borrower's expense, via Canada Post, registered mail. Books and In-Depth Studies may be borrowed up to a maximum of 6 weeks. Books and In-Depth Studies may be reserved if they are already on loan. The reserved book or IDS will be sent out as soon as it is available.