History Exhibitions Publications Library FOUNDED IN 1884, the Grolier Club of New York is America's oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in the graphic arts. Named for Jean Grolier, the Renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the Club's objective is to foster "the literary study and promotion of the arts pertaining to the production of books." The Club maintains a research library on printing and related book arts, and its programs include public exhibitions as well as a long and distinguished series of publications. Winter/Spring 2009 Public Events This season the Grolier Club again invites the book-loving public to attend certain of its lectures and other events on the art and history of the book. Most of the events are free of charge. Click here for more details. The Grolier Club is a member of the Fellowship of American Bibliophilic Societies   ©2008 The Grolier Club of New York