Latest News and Upcoming Events
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Smithsonian Libraries Tours for ALA AnnualThursday, June 20, 2019The Smithsonian Libraries invites library colleagues from around the world to tour three of our 21 branches while visiting Washington, DC for the American Libraries Association Annual Conference. These special behind-the-scenes tours will give guests an opportunity to see our rare books and special collections in art, history and science, as well as chat with Smithsonian Libraries staff and network with each other. |
Smithsonian Libraries Exhibition Booth at ALA AnnualFriday, June 21, 2019Will you be in at the American Libraries Association Annual Conference and Exhibition in June 2019? Find us in Booth #2345. |
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Adopt-a-Book Evening 2019Tuesday, June 25, 2019Please join the Smithsonian Libraries for our annual Adopt-a-Book evening! |
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Book Club: Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxySunday, July 14, 2019Join the Smithsonian Libraries for Book Club! On July 14, we will be discussing Douglas Adams' award-winning novelThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Participants will also be treated to rare artifacts and books to shed light on some of the themes within the book. A light brunch will be served. |
News
Smithsonian Libraries and Smithsonian Gardens Unveil “Cultivating America’s Gardens”
Monday, April 24, 2017Smithsonian Libraries and Smithsonian Gardens will present a new exhibition, “Cultivating America’s Gardens,” at the National Museum of American History May 4 through August 2018.
Smithsonian Research Online Reaches 80,000 Items
Monday, January 30, 2017Smithsonian Research Online, an ever-expanding collection of published scholarly work from Smithsonian staff, researchers and fellows, has added its 80,000th item.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library Adds University of Toronto Libraries as a New Member
Monday, January 23, 2017The Biodiversity Heritage Library is pleased to welcome the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) as a new Member. UTL is the first Canadian library to join the Biodiversity Heritage Library as a Member.
