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The Penn Libraries plays an essential role in advancing the University’s mission as a premier institution of research, teaching, and learning. We enrich the experience of every student by providing access to the expertise of talented librarians; distinctive resources; collaborative and welcoming spaces; and engaging programming. Our ability to advance knowledge to power Penn and better the world would not be possible without the generosity of our alumni, donors, parents, and friends. Join us today.
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- Exhibit
January 14 -
November 20, 2026
Nursing the Revolution
Explore the overlooked yet essential role of nurses during the American Revolution, whose vital work helped shape early American healthcare.
- Barbara Bates Center for the History of Nursing, Floor 2U, Fagin Hall
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Exhibit
January 14 -
June 19, 2026
Re/Make History: Crafting the Past with 21st-Century Technologies
Drawing creative inspiration from rare books of the Museum Library and artifacts from the Penn Museum, Penn staff and students created replicas and new works of art using makerspaces on campus.
- Penn Museum Library (Penn Museum Academic Wing Level 3)
Open to the Public
- Lecture
January 15, 2026
Common Sense at 250: A Panel Discussion
Penn Professors Emma Hart, Sophia Rosenfeld, and Duncan Watts address the power and impact of Thomas Paine's revolutionary pamphlet, 250 years after its publication.
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Hybrid: Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, sixth floor; and on Zoom
Open to the Public
Meet Our Team
Sam Duplessis
Interim Director of Development sd1@upenn.edu
John Campbell
Assistant Director of Development, Operations johnrc@upenn.edu
Charlie Grafman
Associate Director of Development cgrafman@upenn.edu