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American Art/Portrait Gallery Library Book Sale

American Art/Portrait Gallery Library Book Sale

December 6, 2023
Annual Art, History, & Biography Book Sale will return for 2023
AVMPI Presents: Lunch with Sally Ride

AVMPI Presents: Lunch with Sally Ride

May 25, 2023
Celebrate Dr. Sally K. Ride’s birthday and get excited for the 40th anniversary of her momentous space mission with our next AVMPI Presents program!  

Radio Preservation Task Force Conference

April 30, 2023
As part of the Radio Preservation Task Force 2023 Conference, a special day will be sponsored by the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives’ Audiovisual Media Preservation Initiative (AVMPI) will be held at the Baird Auditorium at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History to showcase highlights from Smithsonian radio programs and the work of radio artists Anna Friz and Jeff Kolar.
AVMPI Presents: The View from Her

AVMPI Presents: The View from Her

March 15, 2023
We’re celebrating women’s stories in our second AVMPI Presents program. Join us for a screening of audiovisual materials from across the Smithsonian that represent both the spectrum of American women’s history and the diversity of our film and video collections. 
Music HerStory Zine Workshops

Music HerStory Zine Workshops

March 4, 2023
Zines are vibrant celebrations of self-expression using simple materials. Join us to learn how to make your own!
Music HerStory: Women, Zines, and Punk

Music HerStory: Women, Zines, and Punk

February 28, 2023
Join us as we explore the history of zines as a grassroots medium, the impact of the riot grrl movement on modern zine creators, and the role libraries and archives play in preserving this material.
AVMPI Presents A Zoom With a View

AVMPI Presents A Zoom With a View

January 17, 2023
Join us for a premiere of the Audiovisual Media Preservation Initiative! 
Nature of the Book: A Virtual Tour

Nature of the Book: A Virtual Tour

November 15, 2022
Nature of the Book will open on November 11, 2022 in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.  To celebrate, we’re taking you on a virtual tour with the curators!
Mary Vaux Walcott: A Life in Bloom

Mary Vaux Walcott: A Life in Bloom

October 28, 2022
To celebrate the publication of Wild Flowers of North America: Botanical Illustrations by Mary Vaux Walcott , Smithsonian Libraries and Archives is pleased to host a virtual panel discussion about the life and work of Mary Vaux Walcott on Friday, October 28th, 2022.
 Smithson to Smithsonian: Expanding Our Story

Smithson to Smithsonian: Expanding Our Story

August 31, 2022
Join us as we highlight Smithsonian staff who are working to restore, highlight, and amplify cultural heritage from historically marginalized communities.
Smithson to Smithsonian: The Legacy of James Smithson

Smithson to Smithsonian: The Legacy of James Smithson

July 27, 2022
https://youtu.be/-XnRq_NZzacTo celebrate the launch of our 175th-anniversary online exhibition, Smithson to Smithsonian, we’ll explore the life and legacy of founder James Smithson with a panel of experts. 
Folkways@Folklife: Alice Gerrard and Leyla McCalla

Folkways@Folklife: Alice Gerrard and Leyla McCalla

June 24, 2022
In honor of our newest exhibition, Music HerStory: Women and Music of Social Change , Smithsonian Libraries and Archives is co-presenting an evening concert with Alice Gerrard and Leyla McCalla. 
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Tours for ALA Annual

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Tours for ALA Annual

June 23, 2022
We're welcoming attendees of American Libraries Association Annual Conference to Washington with tours of four of our locations and our new exhibition! 
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So You Want to Be a Librarian (Or Archivist) At the Smithsonian?

June 1, 2022
Whether you are a job seeker or just curious, join us to explore career opportunities at the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. 
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Adopt-a-Book Salon: Your Smithsonian: Past, Present, and Future

April 26, 2022
Please join the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives for virtual Adopt-a-Book Salons!

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