Sara Schliep on Behind the Scenes – The Past and Future of the Folger Shakespeare Library

March Midday Program

Join us as Sara Schliep draws back the curtains to reveal the intriguing story of the Folger Shakespeare Library’s past and future. You may already know about its founders, Henry and Emily, but Sara will introduce you to more characters, talk about landmark acquisitions, unveil moments of joy and mourning, disclose the Library’s expanding institutional responsibilities and offerings, and even discuss the Folger’s present renovation project and divulge its plans for the future.

Sara probably weathers winters better than most, having studied or interned in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Reykjavik, and even on Iceland’s Haskoli Islands. She’s been at the Folger since 2019, where she started as a rare materials resident and has swiftly become an archivist and cataloger. Equally at home with physical objects and with the latest in digitization, Sara brings a fresh perspective to the Folger’s iconic collection.

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Please register if you’d like to see this program, even if you can’t attend at 12:00 pm on March 10. After the program, all registrants will receive an email offering an opportunity to request a link to a recording of the complete program.

Zoom presentation is free and open to all. Zoom begins at 12:00PM CT/1:00 PM ET. Preregistration required via website.

Live attendance and buy your own lunch. Zoom presentation is free and open to all. View Zoom program at 12:00 PM CT on 8th floor, Steel Room, Union League Club. Optional buy your own lunch immediately following in the Wigwam. (Click here for lunch menu)

Reservations required by 12:00 PM CT March 8. Seating is limited to 24.