THE CONVERGENCE OF CURIOSITY AND
KNOWLEDGE
THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY
THE LITERARY CENTER OF THE REGION
On April 18th, 1835, forty-five merchants and clerks from boomtown Cincinnati came together to create the Young Men’s Mercantile Library Association. To fulfill its initial mission, the Library maintains and expands its historic collection of books while presenting an expansive schedule of events. Full of visits by authors and writers, book discussions, workshops, and forums, there’s something on the schedule for all bibliophiles. Additionally, the Library is home to a diverse collection of artworks including portrait busts, paintings, and sculpture.
The Mercantile is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays), and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
414 Walnut Street
11th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
MEMBERSHIP
LEVELS
INDIVIDUAL
$55 Annually
– Borrowing privileges and use of the Reading Room
– Reduced ticket price for programs
– Advance notice of library programs
– Quarterly newsletter and booklist
– Weekly e-newsletter each Monday
HOUSEHOLD
$90 Annually
– Borrowing privileges and use of the Reading Room
– Reduced ticket price for programs
– Advance notice of library programs
– Quarterly newsletter and booklist
– Weekly e-newsletter each Monday
– Benefits apply to everyone who lives at your address
PATRON
$125 Annually
– Household benefits plus…
– Non-member guest ticket to designated programs
SUSTAINING
$250 Annually
– Patron benefits plus…
– Free Individual gift membership (new member only)
Additional levels available in our online store.
DONATE
MAKE A DONATION TO THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY
Make a monetary donation to our library by clicking the DONATE button below. You will be directed to PayPal to enter your donation amount and finalize the payment. You can elect to use a PayPal account if you already have one, or you can simply enter your credit card information.
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CONTACT
Contact Information
Please get in touch with us for additional information about The Mercantile Library.
If you’re interested in joining our institution, please visit our membership section.
