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MEMBERSHIP / JOIN, RENEW, & GIFT / GIFT MEMBERSHIP

Gift an Athenæum Membership

Please contact the library at 401-421-6970 or membership@provath.org with any questions. Gift memberships are also available for purchase in person at the library. New member packets are sent via USPS, and the recipient will not be notified until after the holiday or date you select below.

A note for holiday gifts: the library will be closed 12/24 – 1/1. We recommend you purchase by Sunday, December 14th if you’d like a mailed new member packet to arrive before Christmas. Memberships purchased online after Mon 12/22 will be processed Monday 1/5. The last day to purchase or pick up a membership packet in person before Christmas is Tuesday 12/23.

What occasion is this gift for?*
- Holiday
- Birthday
- Other
Please specify the holiday.
Please specify the occasion.
Please specify the date after which we can notify the recipient of their new membership.*
The Athenæum sends a welcome letter by mail and by email to new members. Please let us know when we can notify your gift recipient, so we don't spoil any surprises.
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Your Information
Your Name(s) (gift giver)*
We will only contact you if we have questions about this membership. You will receive an email confirmation you can forward to the recipient if you wish.
First Last
Your Email*
Your Phone Number*
Member Information
Membership Level*
- Household
- Individual
- Individual Under 35
- Six-month Introductory
- College Student
Introductory memberships are valid for first-time members only and can be used for an individual or family. This membership level does not include all the benefits of full-year membership. Click here for more details.

Student members will be asked to provide a copy of their student ID. Click here for student membership benefits.
Total
$0.00
Member Name (gift recipient, adult only)*
Prefix First Last
Member 2 Name (adult only)
Prefix First Last
Member Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Address During School Year*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Permanent Address (if different from above)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
School*
Expected Graduation Year
Major/area of study
Member Email*
Member 2 Email
Member Phone*
Member 2 Phone
Names & birthdays of any young children living at home
Notification Preferences
How would you like the recipient to be notified of your gift?
- Please send the new member packet to me, and I will give it to the recipient.
- Please send the new member packet directly to the recipient (after the notification date specified at the beginning of the form).
- I'd like to pick up the new member packet at the Circulation Desk (a staff member will contact you when it is ready, usually 1-3 business days).
Your address
Please provide this information if you would like the new member packet sent to your address (not directly to the recipient).

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Would you like us to include a card with your gift?
- Yes, please include a card with the following message.
- No thanks! No card needed.
- [If the new member packet is being sent to you.] Yes, please include a blank card, and I will write my own message.
Gift Message
Staff will include your message in a card.
Additional Information
E.g. if the packet should be mailed after a certain date. Please contact membership@provath.org or 401-421-6970 with any questions.
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Discount Code
Total
$0.00
Credit Card
Card Details
Cardholder Name

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Sun, 11am to 5pm
Mon, closed

401-421-6970
251 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02903
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