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
Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM
The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution
Zara Anishanslin
Social Event
Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 PM
Young Friends PowerPoint Night
Young Friends
Trip
Friday, May 1 at 11:00 AM
Members Tour: A NATION OF ARTISTS
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Book Club
Saturday, May 2 at 10:30 AM
All-Ages "BYO Review" Book Club
Marc Meola & Rob Shoemaker
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
