Library Friends Events Calendar
Thursday, January 30, 2025
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The Rare Book & Manuscript Library welcomes Jason Dean, Vice President for Collections and Public Services at the Linda Hall Library, for a live presentation over Zoom on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 7-8:30pm. This virtual event is free and all are welcome to register and attend. Please sign up to receive the Zoom link at go.illinois.edu/JasonDean.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Join us for our first hybrid webinar of the year with an engaging presentation about the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail, a community-driven initiative that celebrates the rich history and lasting contributions of African Americans in the Champaign County area.
Friday, March 7, 2025
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The RBML will host a roundtable discussion from 3-5pm on Friday, March 7, 2025, in 346 Main Library. Concluding the first annual Global Book History at Illinois workshop, distinguished professors Inmaculada Pérez Martín (University of Madrid), Agamemnon Tselikas (History and Paleography Centre, National Bank of Greece Cultural Foundation) and George Xenis (University of C
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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The RBML welcomes Justine Murison on Thursday, April 3, from 3-5pm in 346 Main Library to speak about her new edition of the 1850 novel: “In editing a new edition of The Scarlet Letter for the Norton Library series, I was guided from the beginning by a simple but important question, “Why read The Scarlet Letter today, in the twenty-first century?” In this talk, I will d
Friday, April 4, 2025
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Join the RBML on Friday, April 4, from 3-5pm for a hands-on journey through history! Play historical board games that bring the past to life as you roll the dice, make your moves, and uncover the stories behind them. Perfect for all ages, this interactive in-person event invites families, students, and community members to connect, learn, and have fun. Don’t just study his