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

eventSocial Event
Monday, March 18 at 5:00 PM
Member Monday
eventFilm Screening
Monday, March 18 at 2:00 PM
Rashomon (1950)
Carrie Rickey
eventBook Club
Tuesday, March 19 at 12:00 PM
Read With Us: Solito by Javier Zamora
Enaj Leotaud
eventCourse
Every other week
Thursday, March 21 through
Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 PM
The Design of Suburban Philadelphia: Past, Present, and Future
Kevin Block & Greg Prichard
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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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