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

eventSpeaker Series
Monday, November 3 at 2:00 PM
The Last Dekrepitzer
Howard Langer
eventFilm Screening
Wednesday, November 5 at 2:00 PM
No Way Out (1950)
Carrie Rickey
eventConcert
Friday, November 7 at 5:30 PM
Allegro Chamber Music Series: The Future of Classical Music
Bohu Moon (violin) & Samir Agrawal (violin)
eventBook Club
Saturday, November 8 at 1:00 PM
Bring Your Own Book Review
Athenaeum Young Friends
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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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