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Making Sense of Science
SALON: Making Sense of Science with former NYT Science Editor Cornelia Dean
Presented with the University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting
Cornelia Dean, former New York Times Science Editor, joins Sunshine Menezes of URI’s Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting in a conversation about Dean’s recent book, Making Sense of Science: Separating Substance from Spin, which seeks to equip non-scientists with a set of critical tools to evaluate the scientific claims and controversies that shape our lives. Calling attention to the importance of narrative in telling compelling stories about science, Dean explores the price society pays when political agendas mix with ideologies in a world where “researchers gather data; politicians, business executives, or activists spin it; journalists misinterpret or hype it, and the rest of us don’t get it.” Timely and provocative, she warns us all, now more than ever, that we can no longer afford our collective scientific ignorance if we are to invest in our future.
Book signing to follow program.
Registration is required.
REGISTER HEREPainting
A selection of paintings from the Art Collection include images of members of the Athenæum, artists, and poets, as well as a few presidential portraits. The portrait of George Washington is displayed in the Reading Room, while other paintings can be viewed in the Art Room and Philbrick Rare Book Room.
North Burial Ground
CURBSIDE PICKUP
The Athenæum is now offering curbside pickup of materials to library members. Please review the following guidelines before you request items.
Curbside Basics (see below for a more detailed Q&A)
1. Give us a call (401-421-6970) during library hours to request items.
2. A staff member will call you back when your materials are ready to pick up.
3. Come to the library during open hours. You can either come inside to pick up materials, or…
4. Call 401-421-6970 to alert staff you are at the College Street entrance.
5. Staff will bring your items out to you.
Please do not place holds through the online catalog. Requests received over voicemail might experience a delay in processing. Calling during open hours helps staff get books out faster!
Pick up your library haul in a brand new tote! Just $20 to support the library and carry your stuff around in style. Please call or visit to order.
Curbside Q&A
How do I request items?
Members can request materials by calling 401-421-6970 during library hours. You can check to see if an item is available for checkout using our online catalog and selecting “Providence Athenaeum” as the location. Please have the title and author ready when requesting books and audiobooks. If a requested item is unavailable or has been reserved by another member, we will notify you when scheduling your pickup and place a hold for any checked-out materials.
When/how can I pickup my materials?
Staff will notify you when your order is ready. Swing by the library and either stop in to pick up your items, or give us a call (401-421-6970) and a staff member will bring them out to you.
What materials are available?
All circulating items are eligible! That includes audiobooks, DVDs, periodicals, and, of course, books.
What if the library doesn’t have the thing I want? Can you get it?
We’ll do our best! Inquire at or call the Circulation Desk (401-421-6970) for more details.
I still have questions!
We’re happy to help! Please email membership@provath.org for assistance.
ABOUT PROGRAMS
For almost two centuries, the Providence Athenæum has welcomed members and visitors to learn, read, debate, and gather together.
At the heart of the Athenæum’s program calendar is the EX LIBRIS series. These weekly programs feature an array of humanities scholars, authors, historians, and thought leaders to illuminate fascinating topics and inspire the intellectually curious. EX LIBRIS programs take place at the Athenæum on Friday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm in front of a live studio audience and are simulcast via Zoom, as well as recorded for our media archive. The library’s calendar follows an academic model, with events running September – December and February – May.
EX LIBRIS virtual tickets are free for members, and non-members are welcome to join the simulcast with a pay-what-you-can donation. In-person $5 tickets are exclusively available to members. A pre-program reception for in-person ticket holders will be held in the Reading Room from 5-5:30pm. These tickets must be purchased online through the Eventbrite links in the online event listings. Please email programs@provath.org with any questions.
VIEW OUR PROGRAM CALENDARArtwork by Mary Brower, Circulation Supervisor Emerita
Meg Wolitzer
*PLEASE NOTE: This event will take place at the First Unitarian Church from 6-8pm. Registration is required for entry.*
The Athenæum is proud to present bestselling author Meg Wolitzer for a public lecture in the humanities. Her newest novel, The Female Persuasion, has been called “the perfect feminist blockbuster for our times,” and the recent film adaptation of The Wife has captivated audiences and earned Glenn Close a Golden Globe for Best Actress. Book sale and signing to follow.
Event information:
– Location: The program has been moved to the First Unitarian Church at 1 Benevolent Street (on the corner of Benefit and Benevolent, two blocks from the library).
– Time: 6-8pm. Doors open at 5:15pm; the speaking program will begin at 6pm.
– Book Sale: Skip the lines and pre-purchase! The Female Persuasion can be pre-purchased online by choosing the “Admission with book purchase” option in registration. Advance sales end on March 11th. Books purchased online will be available for pick up in the Atrium of the First Unitarian Church on March 22nd one hour before and up to an hour after the program. Books will also be available for sale the day of the event.
– Book Signing: Immediately following the program, Meg Wolitzer will sign books in the Atrium of the First Unitarian Church.
– Parking: The First Unitarian Church has a small adjacent parking lot with an entrance on Benefit Street. Additional street parking is available, and we encourage attendees to leave ample time to find parking.
– Access: Doors will open at 5:15pm. Please enter the church through the main doors on Benefit Street. Those who prefer to avoid stairs should use the accessible entrance on Benevolent Street.
– Seating: Seating is general admission. There will be additional seats available on the mezzanine level.
– Q&A: Following the speaking program, there will be a Q&A with selected, pre-submitted questions. You are invited to submit questions when you register.
Plato: A Deep Dive Into His Life & Works
Does honesty have validity? Can virtue be taught? In today’s world is it better to be honest or dishonest? What role do integrity and truth play in civil society? Is knowledge about how we feel or what we know? Should we live our lives based on facts, opinions, or cultural norms? How do we know anything? Can we trust our senses? Has social media impacted people’s ability to live decently?
The Athenæum is deeply grateful to our wonderful volunteer leaders. Please note library reading groups are not classes or courses, but rather a way for individuals to discuss readings together, guided by both expert and amateur enthusiasts. Participants should expect discussion-based, not lecture-style meetings.
Nathaniel Philbrick
Join the Athenæum in welcoming bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick! Due to high demand, this program will take place at the First Unitarian Church, just down the street from the library. All attendees are invited to visit the Athenæum for a festive pre-program reception before taking their seats at the church.
“Masterly storyteller” (New York Times) Nathaniel Philbrick has consistently topped bestseller lists with prize-winning works such as In the Heart of the Sea, Sea of Glory, and Mayflower. He joins us to discuss his newest book In the Hurricane’s Eye. Recognized today as one of the most important naval engagements in the history of the world, the Battle of the Chesapeake – fought without a single American ship – made the subsequent victory of the Americans at Yorktown a virtual inevitability. Book signing to follow.
5-5:45pm: Pre-program reception at the Providence Athenæum
6-7:15pm: Nathaniel Philbrick at the First Unitarian Church, followed by Q&A
7:15-8pm: Book sale and signing in the Atrium of the First Unitarian Church
NB: Guests must check in with staff for entry at both locations. Tickets required.
Nevermore Tasting
Join us for a wine tasting with Campus Fine Wines. Perhaps Amontillado will be on the menu? The Ravenous: The Enduring Legacy of Poe exhibition will be open for viewing.
Free for members, $20 for non. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.