OPEN TODAY: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

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Library Curator Drop-In Talks: Shakespeare’s First Folio

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Shakespeare’s First Folio with the text “Mr. William Shakespeare Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies. Published according to the TrueOriginall Copies” with an image of Shakespeare underneath.

Thu., Nov. 2, 2023, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.Thu., Nov. 2, 2023, 1:30–2 p.m.Sat., Nov. 4, 2023, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.Sat., Nov. 4, 2023, 1:30–2 p.m.Wed., Nov. 8, 2023, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.Wed., Nov. 8, 2023, 1:30–2 p.m.

Free with General Admission

Library Exhibition Hall

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Celebrate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s First Folio, see a special temporary installation of related materials, and learn about the items from Library curators.

This November marks 400 years since William Shakespeare’s First Folio was created. Celebrate by stopping by the Library Exhibition Hall to see specially installed related material temporarily on view Nov. 1–13. Attend short 30-minute drop-in talks led by Library curators Karla Nielsen, Steve Tabor, and Sarah Francis to learn more about this literary achievement.

Informal talks take place:

Thu., Nov. 2
11:30 a.m.–noon
1:30–2 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 4
11:30 a.m.–noon
1:30–2 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 8
11:30 a.m.–noon
1:30–2 p.m.

William Shakespeare, Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies, 1623.  | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.