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
Book Club
Thursday, June 5 at 3:00 PM
Athenaeum Mystery Book Club: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
Lois Reibach
First Friday
Friday, June 6 at 5:00 PM
Sneak Peek at The Collections
Kristina Wilson
Social Event
Saturday, June 7 at 11:00 AM
Knitting Circle
Youth Program
Saturday, June 7 at 12:00 PM
Juneteenth: Celebrating Literacy & Artistic Freedom with E.B. Lewis
The African American Children's Book Project
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
