Spotlight: Objects from Special Collections

Curators and library staff actively work to acquire special collections materials for the Free Library; sometimes items are purchased, some are donated, and occasionally they are transferred from other libraries or collections. Special Collections’ goal is to have a variety of materials that support the research needs of our patrons.  We invite you to explore the current selections in this rotating exhibition.

Print and Picture Hallway

Ongoing Rotation

Images & Objects  

Click below to see images and learn more about the objects featured in the Spotlight: Objects from Special Collections Exhibition

Into the Night Exhibition Photos

Click above to see photos of the exhibition, Into the Night.

Click above to learn more about the objects featured in the exhibition Spotlight: On Special Collections.

Extras

Click below to see promotional materials from the Spotlight: On Special Collections Exhibition

The original poster for the exhibition

Click above to watch a video featuring our copy of Doll's Primer by W. L. [William Lewis] Washburn (1931), housed in the Children's Literature Research Collection.

Click above to watch a video featuring our copy of The Haunted House by Barbara J. Raheb (1992), housed in the Children's Literature Research Collection.

Click above to watch a video featuring our copy of A Dark Dark Tale by Barbara J. Raheb (1995), housed in the Children's Literature Research Collection.

Blog Posts  

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