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, December 23 at 1:00 PM
Spanish Conversation Group
eventBook Club
Thursday, January 2 at 3:00 PM
Athenaeum Mystery Book Club: The Whisperer by Karin Fossum
Lois Reibach
eventBook Club
Every other week
Saturday, January 4 through
Saturday, March 29 at 10:30 AM
Reading the Classics
Kera Sloan
eventSocial Event
Saturday, January 4 at 11:00 AM
Knitting Circle
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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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