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

eventCourse
Saturday, May 16 at 11:00 AM
ART AND THE POWER OF PLACE | Layers of Time II: Collage
Yannick Lowery
eventDiscussion Group
Saturday, May 16 at 1:00 PM
French Conversation Group
eventSocial Event
Monday, May 18 at 5:00 PM
Member Monday
eventBook Club
Monday, May 18 at 6:00 PM
Nonfiction Book Club
with Lee Rodgers
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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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