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Cotsen Children's Library
FORMER NAME
Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University
ADDRESS
1 Washington Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08544
PHONE
609-258-1148 - Andrea Immel
609-258-2697 - Dana Sheridan
FAX
609-258-2324
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Andrea Immel, Curator
CONTACT NAME
Dana Sheridan, Education and Outreach Coordinator
DESCRIPTION
A historical collection of approximately 70,000 illustrated
children's books, including early editions of Perrault's fairy tales,
Newbery family imprints, moveable and novelty books, and a rich
array of other printed books dating from the 16th to the 20th
centuries and published in many languages. The Cotsen gallery
features a unique Bookscape for family reading and a
presentation space for education programs. The gallery is open
to the public weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on
weekends from 12 NOON to 5 PM
PROGRAMS
Outreach programs, special events and exhibits. Check web
site or call for current calendar.
SUBJECTS
Libraries
Children and Youth
Literature and Writing
LAST UPDATED
2/08