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Founded in 1820 as the Mercantile Library of New York, this literary haven unites readers and writers beneath towering bookshelves housing over 70,000 fiction titles. The ground-floor bookstore, café, and bar welcome the public to browse and sip literary-themed cocktails, while members access exclusive upstairs workspaces and a lending library.
Tips
June 11 at 7pm
Spend an evening with acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh as he discusses his sweeping new novel Ghost-Eye with Foreign Policy's Ravi Agrawal. The conversation explores memory, reincarnation, and our connection to the planet through two interwoven storylines spanning decades and continents.
June 17 at 6:30pm
The fifth annual All Pride, No Prejudice brings together eleven brilliant authors for an evening of live readings exploring identity, desire, and queer joy. Hosted by SNL writers Auguste White and Celeste Yim, the night features juicy excerpts, book signings, and plenty of mingling over music and drinks.
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Bar FoodBar FoodFounded in 1820 as the Mercantile Library of New York, this literary haven unites readers and writers beneath towering bookshelves housing over 70,000 fiction titles. The ground-floor bookstore, café, and bar welcome the public to browse and sip literary-themed cocktails, while members access exclusive upstairs workspaces and a lending library.
Tips
June 11 at 7pm
Spend an evening with acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh as he discusses his sweeping new novel Ghost-Eye with Foreign Policy's Ravi Agrawal. The conversation explores memory, reincarnation, and our connection to the planet through two interwoven storylines spanning decades and continents.
June 17 at 6:30pm
The fifth annual All Pride, No Prejudice brings together eleven brilliant authors for an evening of live readings exploring identity, desire, and queer joy. Hosted by SNL writers Auguste White and Celeste Yim, the night features juicy excerpts, book signings, and plenty of mingling over music and drinks.