The Library of the Grand Lodge of Greece has a long and important history. In 1893 the “Pythagoras” Lodge took the initiative to establish and operate a library/reading room in the Masonic Hall.
Unfortunately, however, during the occupation of Greece by the Nazi troops, the Library along with all the historical archives of Greek Freemasonry, as well as those of most European Masonic forces, were confiscated and the books were transferred -probably- to Berlin from where they were either lost or taken by the then Soviet Union.
After the liberation and especially after 1950, a concerted effort by the Grand Lodge of Greece began for the re-establishment of the Masonic Library. Members of the Hellenic Freemasonry contributed to this effort by offering books from their private collections. As a result of this effort, over time, a significant number of titles covering a wide range of knowledge, including Masonic subjects, were collected.
The enrichment of the Library continued with donations from members and publishers and today it includes about 15,000 titles.
Today, under the auspices and full support of the Council of the Grand Lodge of Greece, the digitization of the library is almost complete.
The Library is constantly enriched with book offers from members of Greek Freemasonry and from publishing houses and accepts visitors/members during its opening hours daily 17.00-20.00.