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
Every other week
Tuesday, January 20 through
Tuesday, March 17 at 3:00 PM
Italian Conversation Group
eventSocial Event
Every month
Tuesday, January 20 through
Tuesday, March 17 at 5:00 PM
After-Hours Reading
eventSocial Event
Every month
Tuesday, January 20 through
Tuesday, March 17 at 5:00 PM
After-Hours Writing
eventSpeaker Series
Wednesday, January 21 at 2:00 PM
Le Cercle Francophone d'Histoire: Auguste et Louis Lumière
Eric Simonis
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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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