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, October 15 at 12:00 PM
Read With Us: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Lee Rodgers
Social Event
Wednesday, October 16 at 5:30 PM
Clay Workshop
Athenaeum Young Friends
Speaker Series
Thursday, October 17 at 6:00 PM
9 to 5: Philadelphia’s Postwar Workspaces
William Whitaker
Course
Saturday, October 19 at 11:30 AM
Layers of Time: A Collage Workshop
Yannick Lowery
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
