The Arts and Crafts movement directed anxiety about the increasing mechanization of art and life during the 19th century into an enduring style focused on fine materials and craftsmanship. Join Rebecca Parmer, director of the library, and Allie Alvis, special collections curator, as they explore this period, highlighting a variety of representative works from William Morris to the Roycrofters community and beyond. Free. Reservations required; limited to 20 participants.

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Join us for Off the Shelf Series: Books-a-Buzz on May 2.