The first formal event of the Presidential Year The Library Dinner 6:30pm in the Newsroom £80.00 per ticket, inclusive of donation to the Library, three course dinner with reception and table wine or non-alcoholic alternative. The Library Dinner showcases the importance of our library to the Athenaeum’s past, present and future. It is the ... Read more
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On the last Friday of the month we typically hold a welcome evening for new members. These informal social events are great way for members -both new and longstanding- to meet, and importantly is an opportunity for newer members sign the historic 1809 share register if they have not done so yet after joining. Join ... Read more
CHARLESTON CHAT...Come and join us as the Thanksgiving weekend continues. Proprietors Linda Iley, Ann Hughes, Fay Carter and Cynthia King will give an informal, illustrated feedback on their adventure during an affiliation visit to the Charleston Library Society in South Carolina, USA. Classic American Cocktails will be available to purchase in the Newsroom from 12:00pm ... Read more
This is a joint meeting of the History and Literature Groups. This meeting will feature Ms Diana Goodier, who will give another talk on The Vikings' presence in the Merseyside region... This talk is free of charge to members and their guests.
For fifty years Tim Rowett has been scouring the world’s toy and gift fairs on the lookout for amazing toys and quirky items. Tim has charmed millions online with his collection under the title Grand Illusions. Tim will demonstrate and entertain us with a delightful selection of tantalising toys, optical illusions, puzzles and unexpected physics. ... Read more
The Liverpool Chamber Choir will return at the ever-popular Carol Evening. We will be gathering in the Newsroom from 6:30pm before supper (including mulled wine and mince pies) at 7:00pm in the Dining Room. The carol concert will commence in the Reading Room from 8:15pm before guests retiring back to the Newsroom for a night ... Read more
Christmas Informal Dining: Wednesday 18th December, service from 6:00pm until 8:00pm The last restaurant dining opportunity of the year is the ever-popular Christmas Informal Dining. The Dining Room will be open from 6:30pm with slots available until 8:00pm. There is limited space for each slot so book fast to get your preferred dining time. If ... Read more
As the nights begin the darken we commence the next series of Athenaeum film nights, showing a classic film each month between October and April. Guests gather from 6:30pm ahead of a one course supper in the Newsroom at 7:00pm. The screening will begin at 8:00pm in the Wine Servery with sweets served at the ... Read more
Join the President in raising a glass to toast to a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year at the Club's Annual Christmas Dinner. Guests will be gathering in the Newsroom from 12:30pm for a glass of fizz ahead of a hearty Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings at 1:00pm in the Dining Room. The festive ... Read more