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A LEADING PRIVATE MILITARY LIBRARY

THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB LIBRARY

 

A library was part of The Army and Navy Club's founding purpose when the Club was formed in 1891. Housed on the third floor of the clubhouse and staffed by a full-time librarian, the Library currently consists of some 15,000 titles, specializing in United States military and naval history and science. Significant ancillary collections include American foreign relations, world political history, biography, and fiction. 

With its unique and handsome spaces, the Library is a comfortable retreat for casual or scholarly reading. A wide selection of military and naval journals, as well as other periodicals, is available in the reading room, along with major daily newspapers. Computers and wireless internet are available, and laptops are welcome. Come experience one of the most treasured libraries in Washington, DC.

ART COLLECTION
The Library Trust was established by a trust agreement in 1981 for the purpose of "the operation and maintenance" of the Library. The Club's art assets were subsequently transferred to the Library Trust, making it the sole custodian of the Club's cultural legacy. Its IRS-approved charter sets forth the following responsibilities: to collect, restore, and display military-themed artworks and books for the edification and pleasure of its members and to enrich public understanding of the numerous books, historical treasures, and artifacts in its possession.
 
HOURS AND HOUSE RULES


HOURS

The Library is open everyday from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.


HOUSE RULES

Food and beverage are not permitted in the Library. Talking on cell phones is permitted only in the Gannon Room, while laptops are welcome in the Library. The Club's dress code is strictly enforced.
  
LOCATING & BORROWING BOOKS
 
The Library's book and archival collection is in the process of being cataloged digitally, and can be accessed on computers and mobile devices. The collection is arranged using the Dewey Decimal Classification system, reference guides for which can be found on worktables throughout the Library. Please lick below to access the catalog:

ONLINE LIBRARY CATALOG

 
Borrowing privileges are for Army and Navy Club members exclusively. Only circulating books may be removed from the Library and must be checked out first; the loan period is four weeks. If you have any questions regarding the Library’s collection or circulation policies, please contact [email protected].
 
Return books to the Librarian or to the Return Box. Please do not reshelve books that you have checked out; they must be checked in by the Librarian on their return.

  
VIRTUAL LIBRARY

The Library is virtually accessible through Libby! Whether you prefer an e-book in an armchair or an audiobook on the go, there is something for everyone in the digital collection.
  • Read or listen on your phone, tablet, Kindle or other e-reader
  • Change playback speed or set a sleep timer for audiobooks.
  • Make any text large print and adjust lighting settings for e-books.

ANC LIBBY

THE GANNON ROOM

                  

The Gannon Room, the Club's business center, is named in honor of Richard J. Gannon II, U.S.M.C., who was killed in action in Iraq in 2004 while serving as commanding officer of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star and promoted to major. The room was made possible by an anonymous donation to the Army and Navy Club Library Trust given in memory of Major Gannon. The carved panels of rare American chestnut incorporated into the design are from the interior of the previous clubhouse (Hornblower & Marshall, 1911-1912).
 


DONATIONS

Please consider a contribution to the Library Trust so that the Committee is able not only to continue improving the Club’s Library and fine art collection, but also to sponsor additional events. All contributions are tax-deductible. The Library Trust is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; all donations—used to support both the art and library collections—are tax deductible.


CONTACT ACCOUTNING

Monthly or quarterly contributions may be added to your regular Club dues by contacting the Accounting Department at (202) 534-3194 or [email protected].


DONATE ONLINE

When you donate online, you will receive a donation acknowledgement to your email.


DONATE BY MAIL

The Army and Navy Club Library Trust Fund
901 Seventeenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

The particular object of this, The Army and Navy Club, shall be the discussion of subjects relating to the military and naval services, the cultivation of social relations among the members, and the establishment and maintenance of a library and reading-room for the use of the members of the Club.


— Certificate of Incorporation, Art. III, October 5, 1891