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The War of 1812, or Mr. Madison's War
Course with Robert Allison
6 Thursdays, 7-9 pm
April 12 & 19, May 3, 10, 17, 24
$195, $175 members
Reserve Now

Book Group
Reading Imagine by Jonah Lehrer
Choice of meetings:
May 9 at 12:30 or 7 pm
May 12 at 10 am

Members Garden Party
June 3, 3:00-5:00 pm



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Saturday: 10 AM to 2 PM
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New
Scholar's Garden

The next time you visit the Athenĉum, be sure to walk through the grounds in back and see our latest project in progress: a Scholar's Garden in the back left corner of the yard.

Although contemplative gardens often are associated with Japan, the scholar's garden is of Chinese origin. This space, a sanctuary to escape daily cares, has specific qualities. A scholar's garden is an enclosed area entered through a passage and contains certain elements: wood (internal organs of the earth); rocks (bones of the earth), and water (arteries of the world). These elements may take a variety of forms, such as benches or fences, pebble paths, and water features. Elements may also be borrowed from the surrounding environment as well to extend the garden space. In our case, the bamboo and witch hazel tree of the neighboring yards contribute to our scholar's garden view.


Athenæum Bicentennial Book

It's here! The Salem Athenæum in 2010: A Bicentennial Celebration is available now. Printed in a limited edition of just 200 copies, we urge you to secure yours while supplies last.

Featuring crisp black and white images and reproductions of decorative printer's marks from our own collection, this elegant volume with gold-stamped cloth-bound covers documents the Athenæum in its 200th year. Treat yourself or a fellow book lover to this terrific gift!

The Salem Athenæum in 2010: A Bicentennial Celebration was made possible by a grant from the Essex National Heritage Commission and by the generous sponsors of the Salem Athenæum Bicentennial.

You may purchase your copy for $30 plus tax through PayPal below, or by bringing a check to the library.

Don't wait! Supplies are limited!  

 


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