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 1 at 2:00 PM
A Taste of the Opera: Don Giovanni
Dr. Lily Kass
Speaker Series
Wednesday, April 2 at 2:00 PM
Le Cercle Francophone: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade
Eric Simonis
Book Club
Thursday, April 3 at 3:00 PM
Athenaeum Mystery Book Club: Blackout by Marco Carocari
Lois Reibach
First Friday
Friday, April 4 at 6:00 PM
Exhibition Opening | Laurie Olin, Drawing to See: The Italian Sketchbooks
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
