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
Thursday, October 9 at 3:00 PM
Athenaeum Mystery Book Club: The Death of Us by Lori Rader-Day
Lois Reibach
Speaker Series
Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 PM
Imagining Other Lives: Plant and Animal Perspectives in the Work of William Bartram
Elizabeth Athens
Discussion Group
Saturday, October 11 at 10:30 AM
Spanish Conversation Group
Book Club
Saturday, October 11 at 1:00 PM
Bring Your Own Book Review
Athenaeum Young Friends
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
