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 Talk
Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 PM
The Lost Subways of North America
Jake Berman
Discussion Group
Saturday, April 27 at 11:00 AM
Young Friends Film Club
Athenaeum Young Friends
Film Screening
Monday, April 29 at 2:00 PM
A New Leaf (1971)
Carrie Rickey
Speaker Series
Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00 PM
Feminist Film Theory: The Male Gaze at 50
Kathleen Rowe Karlyn
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
