Literary Site Detail:
The Grolier Club

General Information: | |
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Type: | Literary Site |
Name: | The Grolier Club |
Address: |
47 East 60th Street New York NY 10022 |
County/Region: | New York (Manhattan) |
Description: | Founded in 1884, the Grolier Club of New York is America's oldest and largest society for bibliophiles. Named for Jean Grolier (1489 or 90-1575), the Renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the Club's objective is to promote the book and graphic arts. The Club maintains a research library on printing and related book arts, and its public programs include exhibitions, lectures, and symposia. |
Phone Numbers: |
212-838-6690 |
Fax | 212-838-2445 |
Email/Website/Webmaster: |
ejh@grolierclub.org Public Website |
Business Hours: | Public galleries open 10 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday, free of charge. Library open by appointment only, 10 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. |
