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, November 25 at 1:00 PM
Spanish Conversation Group
eventFilm Screening
Monday, November 25 at 2:00 PM
Wild River (1960)
Carrie Rickey
eventSpeaker Series
Monday, December 2 at 2:00 PM
Philadelphia's Strawbridge & Clothier: From Our Family to Yours
Margaret Strawbridge Butterworth
eventThe Salon
Monday, December 2 at 5:00 PM
THE SALON | Philadelphia: Strengths and Prospects
Danielle DiLeo Kim & Bill Marrazzo
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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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