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
Film Screening
Friday, July 26 at 6:00 PM
Young Friends Film Screening: Party Girl (1995)
Athenaeum Young Friends & PFS Young Friends
Social Event
Monday, July 29 at 5:30 PM
Poetry Night
Poet's Row, Club Connection, + Athenaeum Young Friends
Film Screening
Thursday, August 1 at 2:00 PM
Easy Living (1937)
George Strimel
Book Club
Thursday, August 1 at 3:00 PM
Athenaeum Mystery Book Club: City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita
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
