Become A Member
Becoming a member at Mechanics' Institute opens the door to a unique gathering place for readers, thinkers, and creators of all kinds. Join us in being a part of a vibrant community centered on learning, curiosity, and connection.
Benefits include:
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Reading and Writing Spaces: Members have full use of the Library and access to comfortable and accessible spaces to work, read, and study in a beautiful environment.
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Collections: Members have access to the library's 110,000 volume collection, thousands of e-books and digital magazines, and research using scholarly databases, and archives and special collections.
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Reader Services: Our librarians will find just the right book for each member. With Library By Mail - Outreach Services library staff select books for members who are unable to personally visit and access the collection.
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Member Rates for Programs And Events: Author Talks, Book Groups, Writers' Groups, Music at Mechanics, Movies At Mechanics, and special events.
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Member Rates for Chess: Tournaments, classes, and Scholastic Chess tournaments, camps, and classes.
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Member Rate for Rentals: Members receive discounts on classroom and meeting room rentals.
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Reciprocal Privileges: Membership provides access to other historic membership libraries across the U.S.
Membership Levels
Family | $225/year
For a family of two adults and their children under the age of 22 living at the same address.
Individual | $150/year
For one adult.
Student | $80
Student members must be 35 years or younger and enrolled full-time at an accredited educational institution.
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