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

eventBook Club
Every other week
Saturday, September 7 through
Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 AM
The Iliad Reading Group
Kera Sloan
eventSocial Event
Saturday, September 7 at 11:00 AM
Knitting Circle
eventCourse
Saturday, September 7 at 10:30 AM
Everything is Collage! An Intro to Collage Workshop (morning session)
Deanna Black
eventCourse
Saturday, September 7 at 1:00 PM
Everything is Collage! An Intro to Collage Workshop (afternoon session)
Deanna Black
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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

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