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
Saturday, August 9 at 1:00 PM
Bring Your Own Book Review
Athenaeum Young Friends
Discussion Group
Monday, August 11 at 1:00 PM
Spanish Conversation Group
Course
Monday, August 11 at 5:30 PM
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Brice Peterson
Film Screening
Wednesday, August 13 at 2:00 PM
Pygmalion (1938)
George Strimel
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
