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Featured Collections

The Penn Libraries' global collections encompass hundreds of languages and scripts across a broad range of subject areas, preserving the rich cultural and scholarly record from Africa, East Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and South Asia. Read about some of our unique recent acquisitions.

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Exploring Chinese Internet Literature

To more accurately reflect the diversity of literature in China, the Penn Libraries has made a special effort to add recent internet novels that have been published in print form to our collection.

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March 28, 2024

Grab and Go Plushies: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

Come pick up a blind bag DIY Plushie---a lion or a lamb, to nod to the saying about March, in like a lion, out like a lamb. Which one will you get? Last month, plushies were gone fast, so get to Education Commons early to grab your kit! 

  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Education Commons TinkerLab
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  • Workshop
March 28, 2024

Pamphlet Binding Workshop with SAFELab

Come and learn how to make a hand-stitched pamphlet at SAFELab!

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • SAFELab, 3901 Walnut St, 5th floor
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff