A blog for young readers (and YA lovers) from the Providence Athenaeum.
The Providence Athenaeum is a unique library and cultural center in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island. Growing out of the Providence Library Company (fourth library in the United States), the Athenaeum as we know it was formed in 1836. Our handsome building on the corner of Benefit and College was completed in 1838.
We are one of the few surviving membership libraries in the nation. Student memberships are available - visit or call for more information.
This blog is updated by one of our circulation assistants (and YA enthusiast), RJ. Follow us to find out what's new in our Young Adult corner, or just for a daily dose of literary shenanigans.
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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Who Will Own the Night Tournament, Round Eleven Winner!
It’s Katniss Everdeen! Narnia’s White Witch just wasn’t read for the Hunger Games tribute’s stealth and skill. That means Katniss moves on to the final four…
The tournament will resume on the same day that the Athenaeum re-opens: Monday, August 20th. Check back here on that day for the last round before the final four, and as always, you can come into the Athenaeum to see the full bracket of contenders and vote in person.
And if you haven’t already, check out our summer Staff Picks on the Own The Night theme!
