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It's Alive!: The Science of Shelley's FrankensteinOctober 22, 2016
It's Alive!: The Science of Shelley's Frankenstein
A living history presentation by Dean Howarth and Abigail Fine
A family program suitable for all ages, best for ages 8-16.
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INDOOR RECESSOctober 14, 2016
Smithsonian Libraries Presents: INDOOR RECESS a lunchtime getawayFriday, October 14th 12-1pm NH Library
Featuring your favorite classes as a kid, Library and Art! All you need to do is:
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The Remarkable Nature of Edward LearOctober 5, 2016
Wednesday, October 5th5:30pm
Q?rius TheaterNational Museum of Natural History, Ground Floor
10th Street and Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20560
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INDOOR RECESSSeptember 22, 2016
Smithsonian Libraries Presents: INDOOR RECESS a lunchtime getaway
Thursday, September 22nd from 12-1pm.
Featuring your favorite classes as a kid, Library and Art! All you need to do is:
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My Marvelous Affliction: Confessions of a BibliophileSeptember 15, 2016
Smithsonian Libraries Art of the Book Lecture Series, Part IMy Marvelous Affliction: Confessions of a Bibliophile
by Carmen Agra Deedy, award-winning author and storyteller
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Fall Semester Teen Council - V.A.U.L.TSeptember 14, 2016 |
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The Natural Philosopher and the Science of Early BallooningAugust 26, 2016
The Natural Philosopher and the Science of Early Ballooning
A living history presentation by Dean Howarth, Niab Montgomery and Abigail Fine
A family program suitable for all ages, best for ages 8-16.
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Camouflage: Abbott Handerson Thayer's "Beautiful Law of Nature"August 24, 2016
Camouflage: Abbott Handerson Thayer's "Beautiful Law of Nature"
A lecture by William Adair, frame conservator, frame historian, and master gilder, Gold Leaf Studios
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
6:00pm
Baird Auditorium |
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The Natural Philosopher and his Cabinet of CuriositiesAugust 8, 2016
The Natural Philosopher and his Cabinet of Curiosities
A living history presentation by Dean Howarth and Melinda McCalley
A family program suitable for all ages, best for ages 8-16.
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Of Missions, Migrants, and Mourning: Some South African Artists Books ConsideredAugust 7, 2016
National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20560
August 7, 2:00 p.m.
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INDOOR RECESSAugust 4, 2016
Thursday August 4th, 12pm-1pm
Smithsonian Libraries Presents: INDOOR RECESS a lunchtime getaway
Featuring your favorite classes as a kid, Library and Art! All you need to do is:
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Color with us on National Coloring Book Day!August 2, 2016 |
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Artists' Books at African Art with Bruce OnobrakpeyaJuly 16, 2016
Bruce Onobrakpeya, one of Nigeria’s most respected and prolific artists, will be at the National Museum of African Art on Saturday afternoon, July 16th. Come meet him between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the garden-level Pavilion.
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Color Studio: A Family EventJuly 16, 2016
Saturday, July 16th
Let’s follow the theme of color through the vast collections of the Smithsonian Libraries, and make a few unexpected connections and discoveries through science, history, and art.
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Indoor RecessJuly 1, 2016
Smithsonian Libraries Presents: INDOOR RECESS a lunchtime getaway
This month we are switching it up and heading OUTDOORS for a Folklife Scavenger hunt!!!
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