Become a Member

Thank you for your membership with Mechanics’ Institute!

Membership is open to all. Prospective and new members are welcome to attend our weekly tour of the Library and Chess Room each Wednesday at noon. If you'd like to try out the Library before joining, daily and weekly passes are available — just come up to the 2nd or 3rd floors of the Library, or the Membership Office (Suite 504), or contact us at 415-393-0105 or [email protected].

Please note, by purchasing a membership with Mechanics' Institute you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Membership Category *

Benefactor | $1500

Please contact [email protected] or call 415-393-0105 for more information.

Additional benefits include:

8 complimentary guest passes to use at any program event (member must register for the event as member and for their guest).

Associate | $450

Additional benefits include:

4 complimentary guest passes to use at any program event (member must register for the event as member and for their guest).

Family | $225/year

For a family of up to two adults and their children under the age of 22 living at the same address.

Individual | $150/year

For one adult.

Student | $80/year

Student members must be 35 years or younger and enrolled full-time at an accredited educational institution. College students must provide proof of enrollment with a student card and ID (drivers' license, government ID card, or passport). Student members may check out up to 5 items at a time and do not have access to inter-library loan services.

For Individual or Family/Household, the amount beyond the standard membership fee listed above is tax-deductible.

Please contact [email protected] or call 415-393-0105 for more information.

Address

Street Address *

Include apartment/unit number, if applicable.

City *

State *

Zip *

Contact Information

Best phone number to reach you *

This is a mobile phone.

Email Address *

Emergency Contact

Full name

Phone

Other Information

School

Proof of Student Status

College students age 18-35 must provide proof of current full-time enrollment at an accredited institution of higher learning by documentation of a current class schedule.

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Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Have you previously been a member? *

Yes

How did you learn about Mechanics' Institute?

Referred By

What are your general interests? (Select all that apply.)

Parent/Guardian Information

If you are under the age of 18, please fill out this section.

Parent/Guardian Full name

Parent/Guardian Phone

Parent/Guardian Email

Family Information

For family (up to two adults and their children under the age of 22) living at the same address.

Second Adult Full name

Second Adult Phone

Second Adult Email

Child(ren) Full Name

Enter the full name of each child, separated by a comma (e.g. Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë)

Payment Information

We will not store your credit card information.

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Cardholder Name *

Credit Card Type *

Expiration Date *

(MMYY)

CVV Code *

(For example, 321)

Billing Zip *

Check this box to confirm that you have read and agree to abide by the Code of Conduct. *

We are only able to accept Visa & Mastercard at this time. We are unable to accept American Express.

Your donations to Mechanics' Institute are fully tax-deductible (EIN: 94-1254644) to the full extent of the law.

Feel free to email [email protected] or call 415-393-0105 for more information about donating.

	Library	Chess	Building
Mon	10 - 6	10 - 6	8 - 6
Tue	10 - 8	10 - 6	8 - 8
Wed	10 - 6	10 - 6	8 - 6
Thu	10 - 8	10 - 6	8 - 8
Fri	10 - 6	10 - 6	8 - 6
Sat	10 - 5	Closed	Closed
Sun	Closed	Closed	Closed

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