The Providence Athenaeum

Category: Library

Address: 251 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903, USA

Phone: +14014216970

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Doctor “NinthDoctor” Eccle

Aug 19, 2022

Amazing library and a piece of history. Worth your time.

Michael Pichan

Aug 2, 2022

So many neat things about this library. Great kids section, too. Wish I would have done the free audio tour.

Michael Burton

May 22, 2022

Great place for intimate event ❤️

Shanelle S

May 11, 2022

Beautiful library with self-guided tours. There’s a suggested donation of $5 per person and they take credit card and cash. You have to check in by going to the office on the left hand side to get a sticker before you can walk around the library. There were plenty of members also studying/reading while we walked around and since it’s so quiet, be mindful of your squeaky shoes. There’s a mezzanine area as well as a downstairs part which houses the old artwork and some very comfy chairs. If you’re just doing the self-guided tour, you could spend half an hour to an hour, depending on how in-depth you’d like to go.

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Questions & Answers

I have an uncle visiting out of state, can we just walk in?

Kevin Correa | Sep 8, 2021
The Providence Athenaeum | Sep 8, 2021

Hi there - the library is currently open to members only. We plan to reopen fully to the public and non-members (with some new tours and offerings) in August. I hope you can visit us then!

Is the main reading room open to the public, or can you only get access on a tour?

imperfectidealist | Sep 8, 2020
The Providence Athenaeum | Sep 8, 2020

It's open to the public whenever the library is open, barring special events or programs in the space!

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Do you rent the library for weddings?

Janet Roderick | Sep 9, 2019
John Chiafalo | Sep 9, 2019

Yes! https://providenceathenaeum.org/about/building-rental/

Is there parking on-site?

Alexandria Heredia-Smith | Sep 9, 2019
John Chiafalo | Sep 9, 2019

There are five spots in lot behind building entered from College Street marked as for Providence Athenaeum parking. Do NOT park in any other spots or you will be towed.

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Calendar for now and October ?

Judith Queen | Sep 9, 2019
The Providence Athenaeum | Sep 9, 2019

Check out provath.org/calendar for a list of our upcoming programs!

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Can you take out books?

Joshua DeCamp | Sep 9, 2018
Susan Bastian | Sep 9, 2018

Only if you are a member. It's open to anyone but only members can borrow books. See their website for membership information.

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