The Rudolf Steiner Library is the lending and mail-order library of the Anthroposophical Society in America. Borrowing service is free for members. Non-members can join the library: fees are $100.00 for the first year and $50.00 per year thereafter.


The Rudolf Steiner Library houses an eclectic collection of rare breadth and depth—we encourage you to explore it.

  • Over 27,000 volumes.
  • All available Rudolf Steiner titles in both English and German.
  • Hundreds of unpublished manuscripts of Steiner essays and lectures in English.
  • Extensive commentary on Steiner's life and work.
  • Works by other anthroposophical authors, classic and contemporary, in both English and German.
  • Waldorf education: curriculum, child development, and other topics of particular interest to teachers and parents.
  • Books covering the full spectrum of Western spirituality. 
  • Select volumes on Eastern and other spiritual traditions.
  • Growing multimedia selection: CDs, DVDs, online resources.

We offer bibliographic research on specific themes and topics. Inquire about
hourly rates.

Wednesday—Saturday: 11:00 am—3:00 pm EST.

Memorial DayLabor Day, closed on occasional Saturdays. Call to check!

Closed on holidays.

The library only lends books within the United States. Book and catalog requests can be made by mail, phone, fax, or e-mail. Be sure to include your name, address, and phone number with your order. After hours, you may leave your request on the library's voice mail.

Postage fee for all library-rate packages up to 10 lbs. is $4.00 (includes handling). Packages over 10 lbs.; priority rate; UPS; and FedEx shipments are billed at cost plus a $1.00 per order handling fee. When returning materials, please enclose a check, cash, or postage stamps to cover the mailing cost. Please place payment in the back of a book or in an envelope inside the package.

Materials are due back to the library within eight (8) weeks, unless other arrangements have been made. Overdue fines are 10 cents per day, per item, and should be included in your return package. Books may be renewed over the phone, subject to certain restrictions. If the call to renew comes after the due date, there is a $2.00 charge. The borrower is responsible for the safe return of all items.

Rudolf Steiner Library
65 Fern Hill Road Ghent, N.Y. 12075
Phone: (518) 672-7690
Fax: (518) 672-5827
Email: rsteinerlibrary [at] taconic.net


Anthroposophical Society in America
1923 Geddes Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1797
Tel: 734.662.9355
Fax: 734.662.1727
Email: info (at) anthroposophyorg

 

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Rudolf Steiner Library
65 Fern Hill Road Ghent, N.Y. 12075
Phone: (518) 672-7690
Fax: (518) 672-5827
Email: rsteinerlibrary [at] taconic.net