Who are the Bibliophile Society?
The Bibliophile Society is a diverse group of people.
Some of us are serious collectors of first editions or of finely printed, bound or illustrated books; others are more modest or haphazard collectors of “finds” from garage sales, flea markets, or second-hand shops. And some of us aren’t even collectors but enjoy being around interesting books and book lovers.
More than anything, our mission is our motto ~ “Good Books, Good Friends.”
Our meetings cover a wide range of subjects. Past programs have included talks on literary figures such as Jane Austen, Gilbert & Sullivan, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and topics include: the history of bookbinding, buying books on the Internet, collecting Modern Library editions.
We have also had field trips to RIT’s Printing School, Eastman House, University of Rochester’s Department of Rare Books & Special Collections and to the library at Cornell University. Feel free to read a sample newsletter and to come to one of our meetings.
Can You Join the Rochester Bibliophile Society?
Please do! You will be a member of an informal organization that encourages the appreciation, collection, and study of books and other printed materials.
You can attend monthly meetings from September to June, usually at the Brighton Town Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and hear lively and interesting talks on a wide variety of subjects related to books and reading by collectors, librarians, authors, booksellers, museum curators, and other literary enthusiasts.
You will have the opportunity to visit rare or special book collections in museums, colleges, and universities.
You can “Bring and Brag” some cherished book from your collection and hear from other members about their special “finds.”
You will be invited to attend the Annual Dinner where the “Book Person of the Year” award is given to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the world of books. The 2002 “Book Person of the Year” is Rochestarian Linda Sue Park who recently won the prestigious Newbery Medal for her children’s book A Single Shard.
You will receive the Rochester Bibliophile Society monthly Newsletter and quarterly issues of the Fellowship of American Bibliophilic Societies Newsletter. As a member of the Bibliophile Society you are an automatic member of FABS and can attend their very exciting programs and book tours.
How To Join the Rochester Bibliophile Society
Come as a guest to one of our meetings and, we hope, you will enjoy yourself so much that you will become a member there.
Or, if you’re already persuaded to become a member, print and complete the form below and send in your membership check to:
BIBLIOPHILE SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER,
BOX 18695,
ROCHESTER, NY
14618
Our annual Membership Dues are modest, only $15 per person or $25 per couple
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Amount enclosed: $____________ ($15 single; $25 couple)
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