Library and Archives Discovery Day: Youth Collective Takeover

Would you like to learn a new skill and get behind the scenes of the National Art Library? Take a moment to have a close look at the beautiful craftsmanship of books and library collections. Join Youth Collective's book-binding workshop to express yourself through creating and decorating

See:  

There will be a display of some remarkable items from the Library’s collection on the topics of: the illustrated book, book bindings, chap books to zines, and artists books. There will also be Museum Archives on show. Star objects will be chosen by the Youth Collective on each table!  

Where: Reading Room 

Time: throughout the day. 

 

Take part: 

Create 

Make your own book to take-away with you. The Youth Collective team will take you through the production of a Japanese pin binding in a 45 minute workshop.  All skill levels welcome! 

Location: Centre Room 

Time: 12:30, 14:00, 15:30  

Decorate 

Materials will be available for you to either fill the pages of your pin bound book, or to just respond to the Library’s collection. 

Location: Centre Room 

Time: throughout the day
 
Tour
Are you curious about the ‘behind the scenes’ of the Library? Join our exclusive 30 minute tour to see the hidden spaces.
Location: Centre Room
Time: 13:00, 14:30, 16:00

Talk
Hear more about the fascinating history of the National Art Library and its collections in a 30 minute talk from our Chief Librarian.
Location: Centre Room
Time: 13:30, 15:00  
 
There is limited capacity for each activity. Please sign up at the entrance to the Library on the day.