Rare Book & Manuscript Library Events

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    • 6:30 - 8:30 pm
      10/13/2021

    The Rare Book & Manuscript Library joins forces with the Champaign Public Library for a virtual crafty event! Interested in learning about medieval manuscripts? In this class, we'll go over what a medieval manuscript is and how they are created. This includes talking about making parchment, ink, and quills, as well as a calligraphy lesson.

    • 1:00 - 2:00 pm
      10/29/2021

    Please join the Rare Book & Manuscript Library for our upcoming virtual Halloween event, Bats & Bobs! RBML curator Dr. Cait Coker will present some fascinating Halloween-themed items from the collection, and host a live discussion with viewers over Zoom. Tune in to ask questions about our first edition of Dracula, 17th century magical texts, and poetry about bats!