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

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Tuesday, May 13 at 10:00 AM
Socrates Cafe
Gil Feinberg
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Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 PM
The Tyranny of the Straight Line: Mapping Modern Paris
Min Kyung Lee
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Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 AM
Spanish Conversation Group
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Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 PM
Athenaeum Film Club: No Other Land
Rebecca Roland
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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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