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
Tuesday, April 7 at 3:00 PM
Italian Conversation Group
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Every month
Thursday, April 9 through
Thursday, August 13 at 12:00 PM
Philosophy Discussion Group: POLITICAL THEORY
Bradley Owen
eventSpeaker 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
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Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 AM
Spanish Conversation Group
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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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