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
Tuesday, May 20 at 12:00 PM
Read with Us: The Abandoners: Of Mothers & Monsters by Begoña Gómez Urzaiz
Meagean Dugger
Concert
Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00 PM
Classic Guitar Soirée: Baroque & Renaissance Guitar from Latin America
Alejo de los Reyes (Argentina)
Trip
Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 AM
Hike the Wissahickon
Athenaeum Young Friends
Social Event
Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 AM
Writers' Gathering
Hosts Nancy Moses & Leigh Gallagher
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
