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

eventConcert
Friday, May 10 at 5:45 PM
Allegro Presents: Trio Con Variazioni
Min-Young Kim: violin, Meng Wang: viola, Clancy Newman: cello
eventDiscussion Group
Saturday, May 11 at 11:00 AM
Young Friends Film Club: La Chimera
Athenaeum Young Friends
eventDiscussion Group
Monday, May 13 at 1:00 PM
Conversational Spanish Group
eventSocial Event
Monday, May 13 at 5:30 PM
Young Friends Event—Vibe Check: The Vibrational Science behind Vinyl Records
Consonant Collective
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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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