Host your gala, cocktail reception, or dinner party among the library stacks! The Athenæum provides an unforgettable atmosphere for many types of occasions.

Book the entire library for an unforgettable experience, and invite your guests to explore multiple levels of the building.

Rental fee: $6,500 ($1,000 discount offered January – June)
Full building rentals are not available in July and August.

Locations: Full building; mezzanine-level for photography if needed; courtyard access (weather permitting)

Time frame: 9 hours (up to 6 active event hours and 3 hours of setup & breakdown). Additional hours can be reserved at a rate of $500/hr.

Capacity: up to 100 guests

Included furniture: 100 wooden garden chairs, three 8’ wooden banquet tables, antique library furnishings

A customized staff-led tour can be added to this package for an additional fee. Please inquire for details.

The garden-level Reading Room offers book-lined walls, antique lighting, and a unique atmosphere for your event, from cocktail parties to formal dinners, baby showers to birthday parties.

Rental fee: $3,500 ($1,000 discount offered January – June)

Locations: Lower level Reading Room; courtyard access (weather permitting)

Time frame: 6 hours (up to 4 active event hours and 2 hours of setup & breakdown). Additional hours can be reserved at a rate of $500/hr.

Capacity: up to 100 guests

Included furniture: 100 wooden garden chairs, three 8’ wooden banquet tables, antique library furnishings

A customized staff-led tour can be added to this package for an additional fee. Please inquire for details.