The Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library

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The Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library

A unique library bringing together the religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions of the East and West with an emphasis on Theosophy. The Henry S.

Olcott Memorial Library is a unique library bringing together the religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions of the East and West, emphasizing the Ancient Wisdom tradition - Theosophy. Founded in 1926 and named after Henry Steel Olcott, one of the founders of the Theosophical Society, the library is located at the Society's National Headquarters in Wheaton, Illinois. The library's collecti

on of about 30,000 books, periodicals, and video and audio recordings is one of the finest in the country. Some of the many subjects included are Theosophy, Eastern philosophy and religions, comparative religion, esoteric Christianity, mysticism, mythology, psychology, parapsychology, meditation, healing, death and dying, astrology, and yoga. Materials may be borrowed at the library or by mail to any address in the United States. Library privileges are free for all members of the Theosophical Society in America, and non-member library privileges are available and range from just $30 - $40 annually.

11/17/2022

The library will be closed November 24th to November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 29th at 1PM.

10/22/2022

The Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library will be temporarily changing its open hours starting on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022.

08/30/2022

The Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library will be closed this Saturday, September 3rd, thru Tuesday, September 6th. We will open again on Wednesday, September 7th. Thank you for your understanding!

06/29/2022

Just a reminder, we're closed this weekend in observance of Independence Day. Have a great holiday weekend!

05/23/2022

06/11/2021

Did you know that we have a fiction collection of material that surrounds theosophy? From Indiana Jones to Dr. Strange! Check out our online catalog to place holds on your next adventure.

06/04/2021

We'd love to hear from you! What are you working on this summer? And how can the library help you?

05/28/2021

Though our building is still closed, we are here for our library patrons!

Browse our online catalog here: https://bit.ly/3p2I09w
Register to become a library patron here: https://bit.ly/3bWdTv1

Address

1926 North Main Street
Wheaton, IL
60187

Telephone

+16306681571

Website

http://www.theosophical.org/library

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