Illuminations: Flora & Fauna

Highlights from the Archives and Special Collections

Drop in and see an exhibit of rare and precious items from the Spokane Public Library archives! This month's theme is "Flora and Fauna."

Archivist & Special Collections Librarian Dana Bronson and local novelist & Writing Education Specialist Sharma Shields share a passion for libraries, research, and critical archival work. Join them each month as they share exciting and often surprising items from the Central Library's Archives and Special Collections. Highlighted items might include rare books and manuscripts, local records and photographs, and/or maps and correspondence.

This is a drop-in-and-enjoy event; our staff will be on hand to answer questions as you peruse the materials (yes, in most cases, you are allowed to touch!).

This month's theme is "Flora & Fauna" and will showcase a first edition folio of Birds of America and other work from John James Audubon, a rare edition of Culpeper's Complete Herbal, and much more.

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We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance, ASL requests, or other ADA inquiries), email sday@spokanelibrary.org.

For all event information inquiries, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.

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