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Reading period access: From December 10 to 19, access to the Fisher Fine Arts Library will be limited to PennCard holders and other Penn affiliates. Find more information.
9am - 6pm | Library Hours
220 South 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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The Materials Library is a collection of over 7,000 material samples that serves academics, designers, material scientists, and engineers.
Common Press is the University of Pennsylvania’s typography studio that supports research and practice in letterpress printing and book arts for students, faculty, staff, and the larger community. We offer workshops, studio access for independent projects, educational support, and curricular collaboration. Our programs include open studio hours, class visits, collaborative projects, visiting artists, and community outreach.
The accessible entrance, through the Duhring Wing, leads to the elevator and the back door to the Lower Level of the Fisher Fine Arts Library. The entrance is located on the south side of the building across from Irvine Auditorium. This entrance is accessible from the path off 34th St. From College Hall, the path can be reached from the parking lot. The entrance is level with the walkway and has a PennCard operated door.