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Tag Archives: Newtown Library Company
Bringing Back The Athenaeum
Before there were free public libraries in North America, there were membership funded libraries. Often called Athenaeums, these literary associations were supported by dues paying members whose fees were used to buy books, pay librarians, and lease space. You probably … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Benjamin Franklin, Boston Athenaeum, Newtown Library Company, Philadelphia Athenaeum, Seattle
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Bringing Art to the People
Our little town rarely experiences public art happenings, but this past week a wonderful pop-upĀ art installation quietly appeared around the village. “Inside Out” is an exciting project from the Philadelphia Museum of Art which aims to bring a taste … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Museums, Tourism, USA
Tagged Newtown, Newtown Library Company, Philadelphia Museum of Art
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