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

eventSpecial Event
Friday, November 8 at 6:00 PM
The Cutting Room Floor -- EXHIBITION OPENING!
Roger W. Moss Symposium
eventDiscussion Group
Monday, November 11 at 1:00 PM
Spanish Conversation Group
eventSpeaker Series
Monday, November 11 at 1:00 PM
Vault Talk: Notes from the Archives (afternoon)
Kristina Wilson
eventFilm Screening
Monday, November 11 at 2:00 PM
Red River (1948)
Carrie Rickey
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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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