A small library in the smallest state still makes big headlines.

“Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers and history buffs in New England” The Associated Press, October 2025

“H.P. Lovecraft and Poe’s influence and legacy can still be felt in Providence” The Providence Journal, October 2025

“Meet the turkey that’s taken up residence in College Hill” WPRI, August 2025

“Providence Athenaeum not just a library – exploring the city’s hidden gem” CBS News: New England Living, May 2025

“The 19 Best Things to Do in Rhode Island” Lonely Planet, January 2025

“Whitman, Poe, And The Spirit World At The Athenaeum” Providence Daily Dose, October 2024

“The city that moved rivers to emerge as a cultural capital” CNN Travel, June 2024

“Providence, RI, Is the Charming East Coast Creative Capital to Visit Now” Vogue, June 2024

“‘Cabinet of curiosities’: A tour of the rare books, art and oddities at the Providence Athenaeum” Artscape, The Public’s Radio, May 2024

“Edgar Allan Poe & Helen Whitman – Birthday Twins” Providence Daily Dose, January 2023

“Searching for Bigfoot and the ghost of a literary icon” Chronicle, WCVB, January 2023

“The Bust Project” Rhode Island PBS, Art Inc., November 2022

“The 12 Most Beautiful Libraries in the U.S.” Yahoo Life, November 2022

“The Beautiful Rhode Island Library That Looks Like Something From A Book Lover’s Dream” Only in Your State, October 2022

“Window on Rhode Island: Providence Athenaeum” Rhode Island PBS Weekly, October 2022

“5 Rhode Island wedding venues that will take your breath away” The New York Post, March 2022

“Providence Athenaeum” Atlas Obscura, Dec 2016

“The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries”  Condé Nast Traveler, Jan 2016

For press inquiries or to receive the Athenæum’s logo, please contact Robin Wetherill, Director of Engagement, at 401.421.6970 x27 or at rwetherill@provath.org.