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
Book Club
Tuesday, August 19 at 12:00 PM
Read with Us: By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
Enaj Leotaud
Film Screening
Wednesday, August 20 at 2:00 PM
Major Barbara (1941)
George Strimel
Gallery Tour
Thursday, August 21 at 5:30 PM
REPLICA: Gallery Talk with the Artist
Tom Judd
Special Event
Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 PM
Practice for Preservation
Young Friends of Preservation Alliance
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
