(July 26 – August 18, 2018) Joyce Tenneson—Botanical Beauty presents work drawn from two portfolios by the artist, both of which feature atmospheric, poetic photographs of flowers in high contrast… Keep reading
Events
Joyce Tenneson – Botanical Beauty
Provost’s Open Dores on Location at Central Library
The final Open Dores on Location for 2017-2018 will be in the Community Room Monday May 14 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Join Provost Susan Wente for an informal discussion. Faculty… Keep reading
Fall Friends Event: Antiquarian Book and Manuscript Roadshow
Have you always wanted to know more about that volume of poetry that belonged to cousin Blanche? Wondered how to preserve Uncle Joe’s letters from the front? Or maybe you… Keep reading
“Cultural Heritage in the Age of Big Data” Symposium to Be Held at Vanderbilt
The Vanderbilt University Libraries is hosting a public symposium on Friday, June 1, 2018, titled Cultural Heritage in the Age of Big Data. The symposium will bring together archivists, librarians, digital humanists, and… Keep reading
Libraries’ Winter/Spring 2018 Quarterly Report
For highlights about the Libraries’ activities and events for Winter/Spring 2018, enjoy our Quarterly Report. QR-VUL-2018-Winter-Spring.pdf
Bard’s Birthday Bash April 23
Vanderbilt Libraries and the Nashville Shakespeare Festival are throwing a birthday party for William Shakespeare. Join us on the Library Lawn for an afternoon full of fun and festivities on… Keep reading
Edible Book Festival Winners
Thank you to everyone who made our first annual Edible Book Festival a success! Especially our judges, and everyone who voted for the People’s Choice. Here are the winning entries:… Keep reading
The Sound of Silent Voices: April 10, 2018
6:00 pm Reception, Central Library Lobby 7:00 pm Performance, Central Library Community Room This spring, the city of Nashville welcomes the Violins of Hope, a collection of instruments played by Jewish musicians… Keep reading
Vanderbilt Libraries Present: An Evening of Card Game History and Whist Playing
On Tuesday, March 27, the Friends of Vanderbilt’s Libraries will be hosting an evening exploration into the game of whist. Led by collector and card game historian David Levy, the… Keep reading
Tristan Keen Receives Heart and Soul Award
James “Tristan” Keen, mailroom manager for the nine libraries in the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries system, is the final recipient of a Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award for… Keep reading