Library Programs

Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher:

Wednesday, July 17, 1 to 2 pm

Join a guided discussion with Crystal Bridges librarian Jason W. Dean,  Ali Demorotski, Curatorial Assistant, and Heather Hays, Reference Librarian at Bentonville Public Library, on the number one New York Times best-seller Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis by Timothy Egan. After the discussion, there will be two of the text volumes of Curtis’s photographs on display in the library so participants will have an opportunity to see the result of his lifelong work.
Free with online reservations, limited capacity.

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The Great Reveal

American Encounters

Monday, June 3, 1:30 to 2:30 pm; and Wednesday, June 5, 6 to 7 pm

View a selection of rare color plates aligning with the Museum’s current exhibition, American Encounters: Genre Painting Everyday Life. Library Director Catherine Petersen will discuss William Birch’s book The City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania North America as it Appeared in the Year 1800. The first truly American color plate book, The City of Philadelphia reveals a unique visual record of the newly formed United States’ capital at a time when it was the most cosmopolitan city in the Western Hemisphere.  Each print illustrates a scene of Philadelphians attending to everyday business, labor, or leisure, and is of great historical importance.  Other titles of American leisure genres will also be available to view.
Free with online reservations, limited capacity.

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