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
Course
Every month
Monday, January 5 through
Monday, June 1 at 6:00 PM
Reading Philadelphia's Buildings and Landscapes
Kevin Block
Book Club
Every month
Thursday, January 8 through
Thursday, March 5 at 3:00 PM
Mystery Book Club
Noon Talk
Friday, January 9 at 12:00 PM
Lunch and Learn: Jean-Pierre Francois Blanchard
Eric Simonis
Concert
Friday, January 9 at 5:30 PM
Baroque Lute Soirée
Duo Silvio
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
