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EX LIBRIS: The Vintage Egyptologist
The Providence Athenæum is the home of a unique work of Egyptomania: a massive cabinet designed to hold the elephant folio volumes of the Description de…
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EX LIBRIS: Rita Dove
Rita Dove served as Poet Laureate of the United States from 1993-1995, the youngest person and first African American to be appointed. She won the Pulitzer…
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES: What’s Next?
This program is reserved for members of the Athenæum. This spring, the Athenæum is embarking on an exciting master planning project with an array of…
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EX LIBRIS: John McWhorter
Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from…
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Virtual Tour & Orientation for New & Renewing Members
Join Director of Membership & External Relations, Robin Wetherill, and Reference & Special Collections Librarian, Stephanie Ovoian, for a virtual journey through the Athenæum. We’ll…
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FILM CLUB: Grizzly Man
This program is reserved for members of the Athenæum. Attendees are invited to participate in a guided discussion on selected films. Eric Bilodeau, Artistic Director…
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EX LIBRIS: Daniel Mendelsohn
Three Rings: A Tale of Exile, Narrative, and Fate, explores the mysterious links between the randomness of the lives we lead and the artfulness of…
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