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Inspired by the country’s earliest libraries, often called athenaeums, Folio provides access to a discerning book collection, and a home for reading, writing, dialogue, and learning. Public programming includes book-based discussions, author readings, book arts and rare volumes, and musical, cultural, and civic events.