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
Wednesday, May 22 at 2:00 PM
Le Cercle Francophone: Blanche de Castille
Eric Simonis
Speaker Series
Wednesday, May 29 at 6:00 PM
Retranslating the Iliad
Emily Wilson
Social Event
Saturday, June 1 at 11:00 AM
Knitting Circle
Trip
Wednesday, June 5 at 5:30 PM
Young Friends Screenprint Workshop
Athenaeum Young Friends
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
