Grolier Club

The Grolier Club is a museum, library, private club and society of bibliophiles in New York City. Founded in January 1884, it is the oldest existing bibliophilic club in North America. It is named after Jean Grolier de Servières, Viscount d'Aguisy, Treasurer General of France, whose library was famous; his motto, "''Io. Grolierii et amicorum''" [of or belonging to Jean Grolier and his friends], suggested his generosity in sharing books.

The Club's stated objective is "the literary study of the arts pertaining to the production of books, including the occasional publication of books designed to illustrate, promote and encourage these arts; and the acquisition, furnishing and maintenance of a suitable club building for the safekeeping of its property, wherein meetings, lectures and exhibitions shall take place from time to time..."

The Grolier Club of the City of New York has 13-6162403 as 501(c)(3) Public Charity; in 2024 it claimed total revenue of $2,592,381 and $29,114,038 in total assets. The entity lists the following purpose: “The mission of the Grolier Club is to foster the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on paper, their art, history, production, and commerce. It pursues this mission through the maintenance of a research library devoted to all aspects of the book and graphic arts and especially bibliography; through the publication of books designed to illustrate, promote and encourage the book and graphic arts; and through public exhibitions and other educational programs.” Provided by Wikipedia