Penn Libraries

Featured Collections

The Penn Libraries' global collections encompass hundreds of languages and scripts across a broad range of subject areas, preserving the rich cultural and scholarly record from Africa, East Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and South Asia. Read about some of our unique recent acquisitions.

Photograph of stack of Chinese books.

Exploring Chinese Internet Literature

To more accurately reflect the diversity of literature in China, the Penn Libraries has made a special effort to add recent internet novels that have been published in print form to our collection.

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A letterpress printing studio with desks, chairs, shelves, and posters on the walls
  • Workshop
November 12, 2024

History of Type and Letterpress Printing with Guided Tour and Demonstration

A guided tour and demonstration of letterpress printing and typography, including the history of letterpress printing, type and books from 1000 CE to now, as well as demonstrations of how movable type is used and the mechanical history of all the different presses at Common Press.

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
A blue booklet that says "Penn Libraries Passport" on the cover.
November 12, 2024

Fall in Love with the Libraries Passport Finale

Completed 7 or more stamps and selfies on your Penn Libraries passport? Come celebrate and claim your limited-edition water bottle!

  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Weigle Information Commons Rooms and Booths, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, First Floor
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
Peppermint and tea.
November 12, 2024

Special Teas -- Special Guests from Career Services

Each month, join us for tea, food, and conversation with a variety of our campus partners – this month we are inviting friends from Career Services!

  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Weigle Information Commons, Van Pelt-Dietrich Center, 1st floor
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff