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
Speaker Series
Wednesday, November 6 at 2:00 PM
Le Cercle Francophone: Les trois vies du Marquis de La Fayette (2)
Eric Simonis
Wednesday, November 6 at 2:00 PM
Le Cercle Francophone: Les trois vies du Marquis de La Fayette (2)
Eric Simonis
Book Club
Thursday, November 7 at 3:00 PM
Athenaeum Mystery Book Club: Hunted by Abir Mukherjee
Lois Reibach
Thursday, November 7 at 3:00 PM
Athenaeum Mystery Book Club: Hunted by Abir Mukherjee
Lois Reibach
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