Reading period access: From April 30 to May 14, access to the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center and the Fisher Fine Arts Library will be limited to PennCard holders and other Penn affiliates. Find more information.

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Diary spread with handwritten entries from Friday, July 3, to Wednesday, July 8, 1863
  • Lecture
May 3, 2024

The Philadelphia Gilded Age: Firsthand Accounts

J.M. Duffin will discuss the diaries of Philadelphia banker Cornelius N. Weygandt and West Philadelphia homemaker Anna Rebecca Garland.

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Virtual (link will be sent to registrants)
Open to the Public
Grid of four images: dog, coloring page, two goats, and tarot cards
May 3, 2024

De-stress Fest

Take a study break before finals with an afternoon of relaxing activities — featuring therapy dogs and goats!

  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, various locations
Open to Penn Students Only
Image of letterpress printed cards
  • Workshop
May 3, 2024

Letterpress-printed Business Cards Workshop

For people who have taken the Intro to Letterpress Workshop in the past 2 years, this class invites you to dive further into your letterpress practice. Come design and print your own business or calling cards with text of your choice! 

  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library (Lower Level)
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

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