We are an historic and vibrant, Philadelphia-centered and member-supported circulating library, research archive, and cultural forum dedicated to harnessing our resources — our expert staff, our collections of books, art and architecture treasures, and our National Historic Landmark Building — to strengthen our growing urban community through cultural engagement and fellowship.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

eventDiscussion Group
Monday, May 11 at 1:00 PM
Spanish Conversation Group
eventBook Club
Monday, May 11 at 6:00 PM
Fiction Book Club
with Ned Scharff
eventDiscussion Group
Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00 AM
Socrates Cafe
Gil Feinberg
eventSpeaker Series
Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 PM
International Design Series | Bridging a Thousand Years: From Medieval Indian Temples to the Global Diaspora
Darielle Mason
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The Athenaeum of Philadelphia operates the Regional Digital Imaging Center (RDIC), which provides digital imaging and printing services to members and clients, featuring a Cruse CS 220 ST model scanner. LEARN MORE

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