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
Monday, May 4 at 6:00 PM
Book Launch: ONE LEG ON EARTH
'Pemi Aguda
Discussion Group
Tuesday, May 5 at 3:00 PM
Italian Conversation Group
Speaker Series
Tuesday, May 5 at 6:00 PM
Book Launch: PARTLY STRONG, PARTLY BROKEN
Nathaniel Popkin
Book Club
Thursday, May 7 at 3:00 PM
Mystery Book Club
with Joyce Portnoy
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
