This event is in the past.It took place on March 19, 2026 at Hatcher Graduate Library.


Peek behind the curtain at how fragile treasures survive centuries. Conservators demonstrate binding repairs, paper washing, and technical imaging that keeps rare books alive for future readers.
Hands-on demonstrations
Library archives
Behind-the-scenes access
Monthly open house
Tips
🎁collect stamps at 4 open houses for a prize
🔬ask about multi-band imaging on rare materials
Conservation Close-up
Burns Park


Peek behind the curtain at how fragile treasures survive centuries. Conservators demonstrate binding repairs, paper washing, and technical imaging that keeps rare books alive for future readers.
Hands-on demonstrations
Library archives
Behind-the-scenes access
Monthly open house
Tips
🎁collect stamps at 4 open houses for a prize
🔬ask about multi-band imaging on rare materials
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