Event Location: John M. Olin Library

Valuable Dregs: Research in the William Gaddis Papers

The Valuable Dregs exhibition showcases some of the creative and scholarly work that has come from research on the William...
Miniature Museum: Books as Art

The Miniature Museum is a series of exhibitions in which books are displayed as sculptural objects in a custom-built dollhouse...
Ervin Scholars: Honor the Legacy

The Ervin Scholars exhibition highlights many graduates of the program and describes the many successful paths they have taken.
Stories From World War II

The Stories From World War II exhibition brings together stories from the Second World War told through special collections.
June 23

3:00pm - 4:30pm
John M. Olin Library, Level 1

Counter/Narratives of Independence: Celebrating Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with Washington University Libraries at this family-friendly event.

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August 6

10:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Olin Library, Special Collections Classroom

Bookbinding Workshop: Saddle Stitch Binding (Morning Session)

Come learn the saddle stitch sewing technique of bookbinding, perfect for making handmade journals at home.

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August 6

2:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Olin Library, Special Collections Classroom

Bookbinding Workshop: Saddle Stitch Binding (Afternoon Session)

Come learn the saddle stitch sewing technique of bookbinding, perfect for making handmade journals at home.

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Illustrated History: Selections from the MFA-IVC Students’ Work in Special Collections

Illustrated History presents selected digital exhibitions from the MFA Illustration & Visual Culture (MFA-IVC) Exhibition & Engagement course.
Powder, Crinoline, Beasts, Gremlins: Fairytale Subjects in Illustration

The Powder, Crinoline, Beasts, Gremlins exhibition highlights fairytale illustrations and illustrators' unique approaches to the stories.
May 17

12:00pm - 1:30pm
John M. Olin Library, Room 142

Teaching about St. Louis, in St. Louis

This informal discussion is open to any Washington University faculty who is incorporating an aspect of St. Louis-focused work into...

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Bound for Beauty

Bound for Beauty explores the most beautiful books in the WashU Libraries' collections and the decorative techniques used.
Making History: The Rise of Gay Rights in Kansas City

This traveling pop-up exhibition explores the activism of gays and lesbians in the decades before 1969, including Kansas City’s surprisingly...

Student studying at a table in the Newman Exploration Center.

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