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Providence Athenaeum
Library
College Hill, Providence
"The HP Lovecraft collection is great!"(2 Tips)
"Excellent collection of books for kids and adults."(4 Tips)
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Alli FrymoyerAugust 31, 2013This is a beautiful, beautiful library. The photo ops are plentiful, and there is a really nice self-guided tour. Make sure to check out the portrait of George Washington in the reading room!Upvote4Downvote
Sarah cMarch 2, 2016Possibly my favorite place in Providence. FYI - I brought my kids and was reduced to tears ( happy ones) when finding some classic children's stories I read many years ago.Upvote4Downvote
Al SAugust 19, 2018A must-visit spot for Lovecraft and Poe fans, as both men spent significant time here. Get there early and grab one of the desks on the balcony overlooking the main floor. Read and people-watch.Upvote1Downvote
William Raveis Rhode Island & SE MassachusettsNovember 27, 2012This is a collection of historic buildings that almost form a small town. Entering the area allows a person to shed the modern world for a world of the mid 1700’s.Upvote2Downvote
All the papers and books you want and you’re allowed to bring in your coffee with a lid!UpvoteDownvote
Vincent ChesneyAugust 21, 2024The Athenæum has been a premier library for over two centuries
UpvoteDownvote- Carmen NAugust 8, 2014The HP Lovecraft collection is great! So glad this place is still around.UpvoteDownvote
- This is listed as a bookstore but it is actually a lovely library. Excellent collection of books for kids and adults.Upvote1Downvote
Vanya PetraApril 24, 2012"One of America's oldest lending libraries established in 1753." -TripAdvisor.comUpvote1Downvote
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Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit St (btwn College & George)
Providence, RI 02903
United States
Providence, RI 02903
United States
Closed until 1:00 PM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
(401) 421-6970
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"A library card here is free for residents and let's you borrow a book from any library in the state of Rhode Island."
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"Check out the rotating exhibits in the old entrance vestibule cases."
Alex Taylor - 8.1
"One of the coolest bookstores I've ever been to, full of esoterica of all kinds."
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- 9.0
"Cool small museum. Highly recommended. I loved the student work. I mean, obviously, because RISD is like the best art school in the US."
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"Chicken yaki soba is by far the greatest dish"
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"Amazing views of downcity and surrounding Providence, especially at sunset. Great place for a quiet picnic."
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