Unique Experiences
ONE YEAR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TO THE BOSTON ATHENAEUM!
- Item Number
- 134
- Estimated Value
- 320 USD
- Sold
- 248 USD to ds3bb5c08
- Number of Bids
- 17 - Bid History
Item Description
The Boston Athenæum is a membership library for use by its members, and also by scholars and researchers for short and long term projects. It is one of the oldest and largest membership libraries in the country.
Predating all American public libraries, the Boston Athenæum was founded in 1807 by a group of gentlemen who wished to provide themselves with " a reading room, a library, a museum and a laboratory." Past members of the Athenæum include John Quincy Adams, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Amy Lowell, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Daniel Webster, and Lydia Maria Child.
As a member of the Boston Athenæum you enjoy full access to Boston's oldest library and its offerings, including a delightful children's library, a young readers' group, children's storytime three times per week, a building-wide wireless network, book borrowing, reference services, art exhibitions, topical discussion and book groups and scores of engaging lectures and events. The silent fifth-floor reading room is a quiet oasis for study and reflection in one of Boston's most beautiful spaces. Members receive invitations to Athenæum events, which include lectures and book signings, musical events, and children's programs; they also receive mailings of Athenæum Items, the Library newsletter, and discounts on many items in the bookstore.
The library is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 9:00 - 8:00, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 - 5:30, and Saturday from 9:00 - 4:00. It is located 10 1/2 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02108.
Item Special Note
This auction item is for a one-year Family Membership which offers full use of library services for two adults and children living at the same address. Families may also request a complimentary personal childcare provider card. All candidates for membership are required to complete the standard Membership Application. Memberships are not transferable.
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