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The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is a member-supported library in Philadelphia.
Nurturing curiosity since 1814
219 S 6th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
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Read some books with us! All Read with Us book clubs are free and virtual, so you can join us from anywhere in the world! Register to receive the Zoom link~ #PhillyBookClub
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August 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Have you seen Tom Judd's REPLICA yet? The new exhibition is open till Sep 19, but this Saturday at 11AM, you can come hear the artist talk! Register here: philaathenaeum.org/event-detail...
July 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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The Athenaeum's extensive collection of decorative objects includes a number of ceramic tiles and tile samples, which are now on display in the Reading Room.
July 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Local film collector and Athenaeum shareholder George Strimel returns for The Athenaeum's summer movie matinee series. Over four Wednesdays this August, George will screen and discuss a selection of films based on plays by George Bernard Shaw. Register: philaathenaeum.org/programs-eve...
July 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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See what our library and archives interns have been up to this summer, from a scanning project in collaboration with the Association for Preservation Technology to inventorying notecards from D’Ascenzo Studios, the prominent 20th-century stained glass company. philaathenaeum.org/news/
June 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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For May's First Friday, we're inviting you to bring your own art supplies (pens, pencils, sketchbooks, cameras - no paint, please!) and take inspiration from The Athenæum's spaces and items from the collections.

Advance registration required: philaathenaeum.org/event-detail...
April 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Join the Athenaeum Young Friends for One for the Books: A Reading Party in The Workshop at Bok! Bring your favorite book or a recent read and come ready to chat with fellow book lovers. Enjoy drinks, great conversation, and discover a list of new reads! Register: philaathenaeum.org/event-detail...
April 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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The recipients of the 2024 Athenaeum Literary Award are: Emma Eisenberg for her debut novel Housemates, and art historian Elizabeth A. Athens, for her critical history William Bartram’s Visual Wonders: The Drawings of an American Naturalist.

Please help us congratulate these stunning writers!
Recipient of the 2024 Athenaeum Literary Award: Emma Eisenberg for her debut novel Housemates Recipients of the 2024 Athenaeum Literary Award: art historian Elizabeth A. Athens, for her critical history William Bartram’s Visual Wonders: The Drawings of an American Naturalist.
April 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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In an illustrated talk about his most recent book, landscape architect Laurie Olin will discuss aspects of drawing and the art of looking, seeing, and drawing as he has done in different regions of Italy over the past 50 years.

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April 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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April 16, join us for an evening of poetry at The Athenaeum! @poets_row will lead a blackout poetry activity, followed by poetry readings. There will also be a chance for you to take the mic towards the end of the night!

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April 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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At the next meeting of the Read with Us Book Club, we're reading Sarah LaBrie's memoir, No One Gets to Fall Apart. We're excited to announce that the author #SarahLaBrie will be joining us post-discussion!

Virtual and free! Register for Zoom link: philaathenaeum.org/event-detail...
March 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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For April's #FirstFriday, join us for the opening of Laurie Olin, Drawing to See: The Italian Sketchbooks. Created over decades spent living and travelling in Italy, this new exhibition offers a rare glimpse of the singular process of one of today's most renowned landscape architects.
March 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Joining the #ArchivesHandwriting #ArchivesHashtagParty with this manuscript of Diaetetica Sacra, handwritten (in German) by one of the monks at Ephrata, on handmade paper made by themselves at their paper mill. Undoubtedly written before they had their printing press! In the Athenaeum collection!
Handwritten manuscript of Diaetetica Sacra, written (in German) by one of the monks at Ephrata, on handmade paper Handwritten manuscript of Diaetetica Sacra, written (in German) by one of the monks at Ephrata, on handmade paper Spine of handwritten manuscript of Diaetetica Sacra, written by one of the monks at Ephrata, on handmade paper
March 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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For March's First Friday, we'll be displaying floral illustrations; seed catalogues; and books from our historic collections along with a seed exchange! See you on Friday!

#FirstFriday #AthenaeumCollection #Florals

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March 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Visit Philadelphia is looking for the things, people and places you love most in Philly!

Please vote The Athenaeum of Philadelphia as THE MUSEUM/ATTRACTION MOST WORTHY OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP.

Make your nominations for the Liberty Bells at visitphilly.com/libertybells
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Our fiction finalists:
Housemates, by Emma Copley Eisenberg;
The Last Dekrepitzer by Howard Langer;
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Book covers of our fiction finalists: Housemates, by Emma Copley Eisenberg; The Last Dekrepitzer by Howard Langer; The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
February 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Our non-fiction finalists:
William Bartram’s Visual Wonders: The Drawings of an American Naturalist by Elizabeth Athens; Sex with a Brain Injury: On Concussion and Recovery by Annie Liontas; To the Success of our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement, by Benjamin Nathans
Non-fiction finalists: Benjamin Nathans, Annie Liontas, Elizabeth A. Athens
February 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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We're pleased to announce the Athenaeum of Philadelphia 2024 Literary Award finalists in fiction and non-fiction!

Read more here: philaathenaeum.org/news/

Please help us in celebrating these wonderful books and authors! #LiteraryAward #PhillyAuthors
Six notable books for The Athenaeum 2024 Literary Award in fiction & non-fiction
February 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Due to inclement weather, The Athenaeum is closed today, Thursday, February 6. See you tomorrow!
February 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Showing at The Athenaeum this February: Works by Leon Finney III and Tisha (Tee) Taylor! Meet the artists at a reception on Feb 12, 3-5PM.
February 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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And this February, you should join the Athenaeum Young Friends (35 & under) for an evening of crafting and conversation. Pen a letter to your Valentine, collage to your heart's desire, and meet some new friends!

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February 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Join us on First Friday (02/07) for pop-up talks in the gallery about our newest exhibtion, "The Rebirth of America's Forgotten Palace: Lynnewood Hall"

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February 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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What's on your 2025 reading list? Come read with us this winter! All book clubs are free and virtual, so you can join us from wherever you are~

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January 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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In partnership with the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society, we're pleased to present Marco Corrales (Classical) & Juanito Pascual (Flamenco)! This program will feature these two fantastic guitarists in successive solo recitals.

Please register: philaathenaeum.org/event-detail...
January 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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How to vote The Athenaeum of Philadelphia as your Philly fave! votephillyfaves.com
January 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM