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
Speaker Series
Saturday, October 25 at 10:00 AM
PI-Philly Book Talk: UNA LINGUA PER CANTARE
Giulio Carlo Pantalei
Discussion Group
Saturday, October 25 at 1:00 PM
Film Discussion Group: Them! (1954)
Rebecca Roland
Discussion Group
Monday, October 27 at 1:00 PM
Spanish Conversation Group
Course
Monday, October 27 at 5:30 PM
HOW TO ATHENAEUM: Greater Philadelphia GeoHistory Network
Kristina Wilson
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
