“A World in the Palm of Your Hand: The Art of Miniature Books”

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“A World in the Palm of Your Hand: The Art of Miniature Books”

Imagine a handful of books with beautiful bindings and engaging, often unique, content.  Miniature books, typically no larger than three inches, are seldom encountered outside of the collections of certain libraries and individuals.  Now you have an opportunity to experience these treasures in an exhibit created by the Miniature Book Society, an international organization devoted to the appreciation of miniature books. All events are free and open to the public.  For more information, email libfriends@wesleyan.edu.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Wesleyan Library.

 

Miniature Books Society Exhibit

 

Miniature Book Society Exhibit

April 12–June 23, 2016 during library hours

Olin Memorial Library Lobby, 252 Church Street, Middletown, CT  06459

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2016 Friends of the Wesleyan Library Annual Meeting Event

“A Collection in a Shoebox”– A talk by Jim Brogan

Thursday, April 14, 2016 7:00 pm

Develin Room, 2nd floor Olin Memorial Library

Jim Brogan is Vice President of MBS and publisher of The Microbibliophile, a bimonthly journal about miniature books and the book arts.

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Wesleyan Miniature Book Open House

Thursday, April 14, 2016 12:00-1:00 pm, 6:30-7:00 pm, 8:00-8:30 pm

Davison Rare Book Room, Special Collections & Archives, 1st floor Olin Library

View a selection of Wesleyan’s miniature books.