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 30 at 6:00 PM
Feminist Film Theory: The Male Gaze at 50
Kathleen Rowe Karlyn
Speaker Series
Wednesday, May 1 at 2:00 PM
Scandal on the Dance Floor: Mixed Dancing and Jewish Modernity
Sonia Gollance
Book Club
Thursday, May 2 at 3:00 PM
Athenaeum Mystery Book Club: The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben
Lois Reibach
First Friday
Friday, May 3 at 5:00 PM
Athenaeum Abuzz!
Elayne Bryn & Jen McCleary
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
