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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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Music in the Stacks

A collaboration between the Albrecht Music Library and the Department of Music, Music in the Stacks brings Penn musicians into library spaces for drop-in, public performances throughout the semester.

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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.

Elzevier Collection duodecimos.

From the Kislak Stacks

Join us for these monthly lunchtime presentations (noon – 1 pm) by Kislak curators, faculty, and students focusing on specific works or small archives/collections found among the holdings of the Kislak Center.

Upcoming Events

Dec 01
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

3D Scanning at Fisher Fine Arts Library

Join us for an introductory workshop about 3D scanning services at the Fisher Fine Arts Library.

  • December 1, 2023
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Fisher B Level Seminar Room, Fisher Fine Arts Library
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Dec 05
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Computational Thinking & Board Games

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.

  • December 5, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange, First Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
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Dec 06
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Write Your Dissertation With LaTeX and Overleaf!

Getting ready to write your thesis or dissertation? Want to learn more about formatting academic publications? Come learn how LaTeX and Overleaf can help you!

  • December 6, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange, First Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Library patrons using computers in the Electronic Lookup Center.
Dec 06
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Bloomberg 101

Bloomberg is a definitive source of information for security pricing, indicative and fundamental data, customized analytics and business news. This class covers basic database structure and commands with a focus on practical and useful examples. 

  • December 6, 2023
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Yablon Financial Resources Lab, room 244, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center (2nd floor)
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Dec 06
  • Concert
Open to the Public

Music in the Stacks: Penn Chamber Ensembles

Ensembles in the Penn Chamber Music program will come together for an intimate and inspiring program.

  • December 6, 2023
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center Lobby
Penn Chamber musicians performing
Dec 07
  • Event
  • Kislak
Open to the Public

Coffee with a Codex: Medical and astrological miscellany

An informal lunch or coffee time to meet virtually with Kislak curators and talk about one of the manuscripts from Penn's collections. Each week we'll feature a different manuscript and the expertise of one of our curators. Everyone is welcome to attend.

  • December 7, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Online
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