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With engaging events, compelling lectures, and skill-building workshops, the Penn Libraries is a hub for cultural and educational activity at the University of Pennsylvania. Many library events and exhibitions are open to the public.

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Event Series

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America 250 at Penn

The University of Pennsylvania (then the College of Philadelphia), located In the heart of the city, was at the center of the dramatic events of 1776 and the Revolution that followed. Members of the Penn community were closely linked to the creation of the Declaration of Independence and other founding documents.

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Support for Publishing Workshops

Learn the ins and outs of the publishing process through a series of workshops hosted by the Penn Libraries in collaboration with the Grad Center at Penn.

Upcoming Events

Jan 23
  • Workshop
Open to the Public

Coffee with a Codex: Biblical Lexicon in Hebrew

On January 23, we'll be joined by friend of CWAC Louis Meiselman, Judaica Special Collections Cataloging Librarian. He'll introduce us to CAJS Rar Ms 375, a 13th century copy of a Biblical lexicon in Hebrew.

  • January 23, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Online
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Jan 28
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

An Introduction to LaTeX and Overleaf

Writing a thesis or dissertation? Need help with equation formatting? Want to make a sweet-looking resume? Come learn the basics of LaTeX and Overleaf!

  • January 28, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 1st Floor
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Jan 28
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Setting Up Your Gradebook

This workshop will provide step-by-step guidance on how to set up the Canvas Gradebook.

  • January 28, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 12:45pm
  • Virtual (via Zoom)
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Jan 29
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

LaTeX Reference Management with BibTeX

Working on your thesis or dissertation? Want to learn more about formatting academic publications? Come learn about using BibTeX, the bibliographic side of LaTeX!

  • January 29, 2025
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, First Floor
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Jan 29
Open to the Public

Benjamin Bagby and Sequentia: Storytelling and Music 800 Years Before Netflix

Vocalist, harper, and scholar Benjamin Bagby, and his medieval music ensemble Sequentia, share how music and voice were central to the world of noble entertainment in the Middle Ages.

  • January 29, 2025
  • 5:15pm - 7:00pm
  • Kislak Center Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
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Jan 30
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Computational Thinking & Board Games

Principles of computer science appear in unexpected places. Even if you have never touched a programming language, chances are that you have played board games. Come see how computer science concepts show up in games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, etc. (No coding or gaming experience required!)

  • January 30, 2025
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 1st Floor
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Jan 30
  • Workshop
Open to the Public

Coffee with a Codex: Collection of Sermons

On January 30, Schoenberg Curator of Manuscripts Nick Herman will bring out LJS 477, a collection of sermons, probably compiled from multiple sources, belonging to a preacher.

  • January 30, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Online
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Jan 31
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Studio Use Training: Letterpress Printing

Learn and practice the basics of letterpress printing and typesetting.

  • January 31, 2025
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
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