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- 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 Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, the library is located at the Society's national center in Wheaton, Illinois, and serves patrons all over the United States.
The library's collection of more than 20,000 books, periodicals, and audio and video recordings is one of the finest in the country. Browse the catalog online or explore resources by subject or format.
Once registered for membership, patrons may access their library accounts online using their library identification number to place holds or renew items. To submit a request for material fill in this form.
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You are cordially invited to our Open Mic in the intimate setting of the beautiful Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library at the Theosophical Society in America.
Thus in addition to the friendliest audience in the Chicago area, we can now safely claim the most beautful setting as well. Join us: 7-10 pm, Saturday, Jan 30th.
$3 per person (free for performers)
Tea, Coffee, Goodies, Ping-Pong, Pool, Air Hockey
Open Mic sign-up, call or e-mail:
(630)-668-1571 x304
dsmolla@theosophical.org
AT THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN AMERICA
1926 N. Main St. Wheaton, IL 60187
(630)-668-1571 x304 / dsmolla@theosophical.org
An alcohol-free event sponsored by Friends of Olcott
Proceeds benefit the H.S. Olcott Memorial Library
Theosophical Saturdays online
Check out the Theosophical Saturdays Group where you can access resources used in a 34-week program held at the Library, designed to provide an education in Theosophy and its relationship to philosophy, science, religion, and the arts, including its integration into daily life.
Online resources
Full Texts Find online theosophical books, articles, periodicals and much more.
Periodicals Access magazines and journals online.
Media Library Video and audio programs streamed directly into your computer.
Recommended Readings Begin your study of a topic by exploring these titles.
Activities sponsored by the library
Wheaton-Olcott Study Center A Theosophical study group to encourage discussion of selected Theosophical works.
Knights in the Morning Saturday morning Chess. All levels of players welcome!
Open Mic Soiree An evening party Saturdays with music, comedy, and poetry, as well as tea, coffee, goodies, and games.
Rare and Used Books for Sale Purchase first editions, rare or out of print books.
Online discussion group
We have started the Reading Group which features an article from Quest magazine every month for discussion and reflection. To participate in the discussion, you have to join the group. If you haven't joined yet click here to go to the Reading Group's page. There you will see the words "Add a Comment" and a note saying: "You need to be a member of Reading Group to add comments!" Below this, there is a link that says "Join Reading Group." Click on that link and you are ready to join any of the discussions to share your thoughts and insights with us!
Innovative Programs
Librarians Dan Smolla and Marina Maestas were interviewed for a teleconference originally broadcast in February of this year called Soaring to Excellence: Targeting the Ages: Programming that Hits the Mark, sponsored by College of DuPage. It looks at some of the innovative programs happening in today's libraries to meet the evolving needs of their patrons. We are grateful to College of DuPage IT Special Services for providing this video featuring our Open Mic Soiree.
Help the library match its grant!The Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library of the Theosophical Society in America was awarded a grant of $25,000 by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). This grant requires matching funds and will enable our unique repository for Theosophical material to be more accessible nationwide with full and updated bibliographic records. You can help the library by donating funds to match our grant. Learn more about this by reading our blog.
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Open Mic Soiree
All welcome: if you are in the area please attend! Especially if you would like to perform!
Open Mic Soirée
(an evening party)
(7-10 PM) 1926 N. Main Street, Wheaton IL 60187
The Theosophical Society in America
Music Skits/Comedy/ Poetry/ Pantomime
The friendliest audience i… Continue
Posted on November 5, 2009 at 9:30am —
Olcott Drama Troupe
Olcott Drama Troupe
The Olcott Drama Troupe will rehearse every other Tuesday evening on its next production: An Old-Time Radio Show.
Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3. Nov. 10. Nov. 17, Dec. 1,
Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22
Rehearsals are at 5 pm (Tuesday evenings) in the auditorium at The Theosophical Society in America.
Our focus will be doing some old time radio plays, probably four or five very short old classic radio shows, each a… Continue
Posted on September 22, 2009 at 11:39am —
The Study of Theosophy
Below, you can find links to the audio portion of each question and answer (MP3 files). To download the audio file, right click on the link "Listen audio," and select "Save target as...." Then select "My Documents" folder and click on "Save."
1… Continue
Posted on June 26, 2009 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments
Expanded Services in your Library
Because of this grant and the matching funds already donated by many of you, the library has expanded its services, but we are still working to further increase accessibility. You can learn more about what we are doing by… Continue
Posted on April 2, 2009 at 10:32am — 4 Comments
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Theosophical Philosophy and The Red Book
November 29, 2009 from 10:45am to 12pm – The Theosophy Center
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The Library as a friend...I'm thrilled, flattered and blushing. Give me some time to catch up on my reading. Love you.
International Headquarters, Chennai, India, and on the wall next to a picture of HB was this photo, could anyone tell me who she is ?¿ I and my Wife are also planning on being in Madras in December and attending the annual meeting but so far the Society has not contacted us as to dates etc.
Thanks for the fraternal invitation to join. I have personally traveled to Chicago to visit your TS Library and done some extensive research! I was amazed at your 1930's Monographs!Like so, I brought you all some copies of the Mahatma Letters from the British Museum in England. I have also done some work and contributions to the Nicholas Roerich Museum in NY.
Look forward in maintaining an educational link.
What a fine library you have! If you would ever like
to be interviewed for Enrichment.com, please let me
know. My e-mail: moschwager@aol.com.
Best,
Mike Schwager
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