Folger Shakespeare Library
Amenities
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- Furniture (Bring your own)
- Internet access
- Lighting (Bring your own)
- Other decor (Bring your own)
- Space (private)
- Table linens (Bring your own)
- Wheelchair accessible
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol (Bring your own)
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
Distance from airport
5.2 mi. from venue
Parking
- Paid parking
- Street parking
Folger Shakespeare Library Meeting Space
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Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, is a world-class research center on Shakespeare and on the early modern age in the West. It is home to the world’s largest and finest collection of Shakespeare materials and to major collections of other rare Renaissance books, manuscripts, and works of art. Several spaces at the Folger are available for private special events such as receptions, dinners, and other functions. Book launches and other literary events are also held at the Folger, and it is often used for inaugural events. Wedding-related events, however, are not permitted.
Additional Information
The library is known for its wide array of scholarly and public programs. These include plays, concerts, literary readings, family activities, and exhibitions, as well as numerous K-12 and college programs for students and teachers. Advanced scholars participate in a variety of Folger Institute seminars and colloquia. The Folger’s major publications include award-winning exhibition catalogs, the Folger Editions of Shakespeare's plays, and the journal Shakespeare Quarterly.