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

eventDiscussion Group
Monday, April 13 at 1:00 PM
Spanish Conversation Group
eventDiscussion Group
Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00 AM
Socrates Cafe
Gil Feinberg
eventSpeaker Series
Wednesday, April 15 at 2:00 PM
Le Cercle Francophone d'Histoire: Camille Saint-Saëns
Eric Simonis
eventTrip
Friday, April 17 at 11:00 AM
Members Tour: A NATION OF ARTISTS
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
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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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