[company_age]188.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The Providence Athenaeum is a private library and cultural institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1836, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious libraries in the United States. The Athenaeum's collection includes over 150,000 books, as well as a significant collection of manuscripts, photographs, and other archival materials. The Athenaeum is a member of the Independent Libraries Association and the Research Libraries Group. It is also a founding member of the Providence Cultural Alliance. The Athenaeum is a unique and historic institution that plays an important role in the cultural life of Providence.[/description][ps]Library services, cultural events, educational programs[/ps]