The Mercantile Library Center for Fiction’s beautiful, historic building was built in 1932. It was designed by Henry Otis Chapman.

Space Rentals

The Library rents its Reading Room to non-profit and profit-making organizations for a variety of purposes, including lectures, meetings, receptions, cocktail parties, and cultural events.

Space:The Library's Reading Room is the main rental space, measuring 20' by 80'. The room holds up to 80 people. It has mahogany tables and chairs with leather seats. All lights have dimmers on them to create a pleasant atmosphere.

Equipment:: In addition to the leather chairs already in The Reading Room, the Library can supply up to 75 folding chairs, which are included in the rental fee. Lectern, microphone and speakers, projector, vcr/dvd player, projection screen, 6-foot tables and coat racks are also available for the renter's use at an additional cost. Kitchen facilities are not available.

Please give us a call at 212.755.6710 or email us at info@mercantilelibrary.org for more information.

Our Location

17 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017
(between 5th Ave. and Madison)

Map

Reach us by Subway
Take the B, D, F or V to 47th/50th Streets/Rockefeller Center.
Or take the 4, 5, 6 or 7 to Grand Central 42nd Street or the E to Fifth Ave./53rd Street

Reach us by Bus
The M1, M2, M3, and M4 all stop conveniently near the Library along with the M27 and M50

Holidays

The Library will be closed on the following days

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas - New Years