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Library and Archives Discovery Day with Youth Collective
Take a moment to have a close look at Summer themed collections. Join the V&A’s Youth Collective’s book-making workshop to create small gifts for yourselves or others. Take a tour of the hidden places of the library to discover more treasures!
See:
There will be a display of some remarkable items from the Library’s collection on the topics of: Summer, Food, Photobooks and V&A Illustration Awards. There will also be V&A Archives on show.
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 bookmaking in a 45 minute workshop. All skill levels welcome!
Location: Centre Room
Time: 12:30, 14:00, 16:00
Decorate
Materials will be available for you to either fill the pages of your 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, 15:30
There is limited capacity for each activity. Please sign up at the entrance to the library
Actions you can take to stay safe in hot weather
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent making it increasingly important for all of us to take a few extra steps to protect our health and wellbeing.
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, 15:30
There is limited capacity for each activity. Please sign up at the entrance to the library
Actions you can take to stay safe in hot weather
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent making it increasingly important for all of us to take a few extra steps to protect our health and wellbeing.
- There is no air-conditioning in the National Art Library.
- Drink plenty of fluids and avoid caffeinated drinks. Water is allowed in the National Art Library
- Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them
- Try to avoid direct sunlight, especially between 11:00 and 15:00 when UV levels are highest
- If you are going out during this time, cover up with suitable clothing, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, seek shade and apply sunscreen liberally and re-apply frequently
