Athenaeum Programs
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Thank you to Campus Fine Wines, 2012-13 season sponsor of Athenaeum programs!
Programs are made possible in part by a grant from the RI State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the RI General Assembly and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Programs are made possible in part through major funding support from the RI Council for the Humanities, an independent state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Athenaeum Programs and Events
The Providence Athenaeum is committed to cultural programming and events for adults and children that accentuate and expand the strengths of the collections and mission of the institution. Exhibits are open to the public. Programs are free unless otherwise noted.
To receive our free weekly email calendar of events, email your name and email address to Christina Bevilacqua, Director of Programs and Public Engagement: cbevilacqua@providenceathenaeum.org.
Non-members are welcome to receive our electronic newsletter, The Universal Penman. For our most recent newsletter, click here.
- Parking Reminder: When parking in the Atheneaum lot, please use ONLY the first five parking spots, which are marked. All other spots belong to our good friends and neighbors in Athenaeum Row.
- We advise you to call ahead for programs to avoid disappointment in the case of a change or cancellation.
- For information on programs for children, call Children's Librarian Lindsay Shaw at 421-6970 x17. For other programs call Director Programs and Public Engagement Christina Bevilacqua at 421-6970 x28.
Calendar of Events
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June 2013 Programs
ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Tues 6/11, 5:30-7:30pm: Tour of RISD’s Fleet Library for Athenaeum members
Your benefits as Individual or Household Athenaeum members include borrowing privileges at RISD’s Fleet Library, named by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of “America’s Most Beautiful College Libraries!” Join us for a special introductory tour with librarians Claudia Covert and Mark Pompelia, followed by a wine and cheese reception. Attendees will meet inside the Fleet Library (entrance at 15 Westminster St.) More on Fleet Library: library.risd.edu. Space is limited, reservations required: Robin Wetherill at rwetherill@provath.org or 401-421-6970 x14.
Thurs 6/20, 12-1pm: Lunch with the Librarians: Executive Director Alison Maxell and Director of Membership and Development Danielle Kemsley
Join us to pass on your feedback about the series, ask any questions, and hear a review of the year in library and member services. Also, be the first to hear about plans for the new lunchtime series for members in 2013-2014! Light lunch served. Reservations a must! Robin Wetherill, rwetherill@provath.org or 401-421-6970 x14.