| Liverpool Athenaeum | |
|---|---|
 Liverpool Athenaeum seen from Bluecoat Chambers | |
  Location in Liverpool | |
| General information | |
| Address | Church Alley |
| Town or city | Liverpool |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°24′17″N 2°59′02″W / 53.4046°N 2.9839°W |
| Completed | 1924 |
| Owner | The Athenaeum |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Harold Dod |
| Website | |
| theathenaeum | |
The Athenaeum is a private members club in Liverpool, England. The club was founded to ensure the up-to-date provision of newspapers and pamphlets, and to create a library for the use of the merchants and professional men in the city. The original building was demolished, and replaced by a new building nearby, in 1924. The members of the club are known as Proprietors, because they subscribe to a share, and they include both men and women. The building contains a large library, and it is also used by the Proprietors for social functions. It can be hired for use by outside individuals and organisations.