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

eventFilm Screening
Monday, March 2 at 2:00 PM
MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE: The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Carrie Rickey
eventSpeaker Series
Wednesday, March 4 at 2:00 PM
Le Cercle Francophone d'Histoire: Hector Berlioz
Eric Simonis
eventSocial Event
Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 AM
Knitting Circle
eventDiscussion Group
Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 PM
French Conversation Group
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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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