Lamont Poetry Series
The Lamont Fund, established in 1982 by Corliss Lamont, Class of 1920, and Jacquelyn Thomas, former Academy Librarian, supports the Academy Library's Lamont Poetry Series. Two poets are invited each year to give readings of their poetry and to attend English classes. The Lamont Fund also supports the Lamont Younger Poets program.
The George Bennett Fellowship Writer-in-Residence
The George Bennett Fellowship, endowed by Elias B. M. Kulukundis ’55, honors Academy English instructor George Bennett by awarding a one-year fellowship to an author of outstanding promise who has not yet published a book. The Fellow is provided with an office in the Class of 1945 Library and is invited to give a reading of his or her work during the spring.
Summer Concert Series
The Library’s Summer Concert Series brings some of the finest musicians from the Seacoast and Boston area to Rockefeller Hall for solo and small-group performances in a variety of styles, including classical, jazz, folk and popular music. Held on Wednesday evenings in July, concerts begin at 7pm and are free and open to the public.
Friends of the Academy Library
About the Friends
The Friends of the Academy Library was established in 1930 to help maintain the vitality of the Library. Nearly 100 years later, their annual support continues to do just that, providing resources to the entire community of Phillips Exeter Academy--inside the classroom and out. The Friends make it possible to underwrite new programs and equipment, collaborate with faculty, and build community at PEA.
Membership Benefits
In addition to the satisfaction that comes from supporting the academic excellence of the library and the well-being of the community, members of the Friends of the Academy Library also enjoy the following special privileges:
- Invitations to Friends and Library-sponsored programs, events and lectures.
- Biannual Friends of the Academy Library newsletter.
Join Us!
Fill out our form to become a member or make a contribution. If you have questions, please contact the Director of the Academy Library Laura C. Wood.
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