• Providence Athenæum Reading Group Registration 2026

  • Please complete the following prompts to register for a reading group.

    Members may join one group each year, and participation is offered exclusively to full-year library members. If your first choice does not have any spots remaining, you can request to be added to a waitlist by emailing readinggroups@provath.org with the name of your desired reading group as the subject line.

     

    Reading group registration will open in two windows this year. Half of the available spots will be released during each window:

    Wednesday, July 15th at 8am

    Saturday, July 18th at 12pm

     

    Waitlists will not open until the second registration window opens on Saturday, July 18th. If spaces in your preferred group fill to capacity on Day 1, you are welcome to try to register again on Day 2.

  • Select your membership level. Please note that reading group participation is a benefit of full-year membership.*

  • Please review and accept the following participation guidelines.

    1. ATTENDANCE. By joining a reading group, I intend to attend as many meetings as possible.

    a. If I cannot continue with the group, I will notify the Athenæum as soon as possible to allow waitlisted attendees to participate.

    b. I understand that if I miss consecutive meetings without notifying the facilitator or Athenæum staff, my spot in the group may be offered to a waitlisted member.

    2. MEMBERSHIP. I will maintain an Athenæum membership for the length of the reading group. I understand that if I fail to renew my membership, my spot in the group will be offered to a waitlisted member.

    3. RESPECT. I will treat other readers and the group leader with respect, allowing others to voice thoughts and opinions.

    4. FACILITATORS. The views and opinions of the leaders are their own, and do not necessarily represent the mission or views of the Athenæum. The Athenæum does not curate, censor, or specify reading lists.

    a. I understand that the reading group leader is a volunteer who uses their own expertise to curate and guide the readings, and that any concerns should be directed to Athenæum staff.

  • Reading groups are offered exclusively to full-year members. Introductory members do not qualify for this benefit, as reading groups are full-year commitments. To upgrade your membership, please email membership@provath.org.

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