Summer Salons
Fridays at 5:30 or 6:00 p.m.*
The back garden awaits! These informal and informational gatherings on Friday evenings in the summer feature a discussion or presentation by members and friends of the Athenæum. Conversations will be diverse—current topics include storytelling, polling practices, cemeteries, and more!
Keep cultural discourse alive and well in the 21st century!
* Session times change depending on the time of year. Please check specific salon dates for actual start time.
Upcoming Events
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Apr. 16:
Library Closes @ 4:00 pm
See you at the Adams Lecture! -
Apr. 16:
2026 Adams Lecture
Colin Woodard—Nations Apart: The Past and Future of Our Democracy
7:00 p.m. -
Apr. 23:
These Truths Discussion Series: Part 1 — “The Idea”
7:00 p.m. -
Apr. 25:
Member Meetup: Punto Urban Art Museum Walking Tour
1:00 p.m. -
Apr. 29:
Celebration of New Poetry
7:00 p.m. -
May. 6:
Storytelling: The Nature of Mothers
7:00 p.m. -
May. 14:
The Last Navigator with Steve Thomas
7:00 p.m.