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

eventSpeaker Series
Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM
An Evening with BalletX: Inside the Mind of Matthew Neenan
Matthew Neenan with Keelan Whitmore & BalletX Dancers
eventDiscussion Group
Saturday, February 21 at 1:00 PM
French Conversation Group
eventDiscussion Group
Monday, February 23 at 1:00 PM
Spanish Conversation Group
eventConcert
Tuesday, February 24 at 5:30 PM
Allegro Chamber Music Series: Jasper String Quartet
J Freivogel & Karen Kim (violins), Andrew Gonzalez (viola) and Rachel Henderson Freivogel (cello)
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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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