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, April 2 at 3:00 PM
Mystery Book Club
with Joyce Portnoy
Discussion Group
Tuesday, April 7 at 3:00 PM
Italian Conversation Group
Discussion Group
Every month
Thursday, April 9 through
Thursday, August 13 at 12:00 PM
Philosophy Discussion Group: POLITICAL THEORY
Bradley Owen
Speaker Series
Friday, April 10 at 6:00 PM
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Pre-Concert Talk: A Musical Retrospective of Benjamin Franklin ft. Lyric Fest
Suzanne DuPlantis and Benjamin Wenzelberg
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
