The Institute Library
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One of America's oldest private membership libraries, founded in 1826 in New Haven, Connecticut.

๐Ÿ“œ Connecticutโ€™s oldest independent circulating library.
๐Ÿ” One of the last remaining membership libraries in North America.

Why Go

๐Ÿ“š Large circulating collection of up-to-date literature
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Center for lectures, debates, and classes
๐ŸŽจ Rotating contemporary art exhibitions
๐ŸŽถ Jazz Nights and other cultural programming

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Not ADA compliant/wheelchair accessible

Tips

๐Ÿšช Ring buzzer for access
๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Refer to Park New Haven guide for parking
๐Ÿ“š Explore unique Borden classification system

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Introductory membership $30/year; browsing, studying, tours, and newsletter are free.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Tuesday โ€“ Friday: 11am โ€“ 5pm, Saturday: 12noon-2pm. Closed Sunday, Monday, and holidays.

Last updated 7 days ago

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