News: Exhibits & events

The UC Davis Library offers free events and exhibits on topics that support our collections.

Love Dogs? This Exhibit is for You.

A new exhibit of dog-themed art is now on display on the lower level of Shields Library, part of a remarkable collection recently donated to the UC Davis Library by the Sheila Grant Fleetfield Dog Museum and Library. Sheila Grant (right) and her Afghan hounds are awarded Best ...
July 31, 2018

Human Library Fosters Connections, Community, Common Ground

What is it like to be homeless? To have a child with autism, or a drug addiction? What do you assume it would be like… and what might you learn if you talked face-to-face with someone who had actually lived it? These are just a few of the topics that ...
June 2, 2018 • Jillian Kido

Human Library at UC Davis: May 24 — Ask. Listen. Connect.

Join us for the Human Library at UC Davis — an unforgettable event during which six human “Books” will share their stories of being homeless, surviving sexual trauma and depression, finding happiness and success despite discrimination or disability, and dealing with a loved one’s addiction. Through one-on-one conversations, attendees are invited to ...
May 13, 2018

Literature and Poetry Readings This Week at Shields

The library is pleased to present two literary readings this week. Both will be held at Shields in Room 205 and are free and open to the public. Tuesday, April 24, from 6 – 7 pm Nayomi Munaweera We are grateful to our partners in Middle East/South ...
April 23, 2018 • Jillian Kido

Library Open House on Picnic Day

Don’t miss our annual Picnic Day Open House on Saturday, April 21st from 11 am – 2 pm.   ► Grab free environmental, agricultural and biological book covers for Earth Day ► Coloring for all ages! Relax and enjoy a coloring sheet celebrating UC Davis student life ► Visit our ...
April 11, 2018 • Jillian Kido

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