Once more we have been asked by the University of Liverpool to provide a work experience place for a third years undergraduate. Interviews have been held and the place has gone to Miss Natalie Ferrari who will be starting in the next few weeks. Her work will include dealing with queries and research questions , … Read more

Plans for our joint exhibition with the Liverpool Medical Institution and the Victoria Gallery and Museum on the subject of the part played by private libraries in the expansion of Liverpool 1780 – 1837 are well in hand. The list of exhibits is almost prepared and we are looking at what if any conservation will … Read more

As a result of participation in a schools debate staged at the Athenaeum Alsop High School have asked the Library to become involved in a school-wide project which it is hoped will increase literacy and reading skills throughout the school. Mrs Wright, the deputy head teacher, has suggested that the Athenaeum Library will set a … Read more

The Athenaeum Library does not specialise in family history and does not have very much material but a new acquisition will provide a good hunting ground for those interested in Liverpool families. Some years ago the secretary of the Lancashire Parish Register Society made a hobby of researching the pedigree of many of the prominent … Read more

A reciprocal arrangement between the Athenaeum & the Foreign Correspondents Club, Hong Kong has now been established. Our members may use their facilities on the production of a Letter of Introduction (available from reception). Similarly members of the Oriental Club may use our facilities upon proof of membership. The Foreign Correspondents’ Club 2 Lower Albert … Read more

The Athenaeum Writer In Residence Award is now in its twelve year. In Partnership with the Liverpool City Council, the Liverpool Daily Post & Radio Merseyside, the Athenaeum created this annual writing award for young people. The Award The Award Includes; * Designation as Writer – In – Residence for one year * Prize of … Read more

Last Wednesday began the first of a series of Cookery demonstrations from our own Chef Russell Hough. The evening was a great success with Proprietors learning some of Russell’s secrets in preparing several different starters including the dry curing of salmon and the making of fresh pasta just to name a few. The next demonstration … Read more

A reciprocal arrangement between the Athenaeum & the Oriental Club in China has now been established.  Our members may use their facilities at both their Beijing & Dalian locations (Shanghai Oriental Club unavailable) on the production of a Letter of Introduction (available from reception). Similarly members of the Oriental Club may use our facilities upon … Read more

In response to requests, especially from our Proprietors who are working in the City and can’t get in to use the Library during the day we are planning to have a programme of evening openings 6.30 – 8.30 twice a month.  Librarians will be on hand to show you the unique collection s we hold … Read more

The Athenaeum has many historical links to similar institutions in the USA and this week we have been able to renew the trans-Atlantic connection.  Haley Barnet is a highly qualified and experienced librarian who has had a varied experience both in the States and here in Britain.  Haley, who now lives in the City, has … Read more