Othmer Library After Hours
It’s National Library Week!
This year, we’re celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial with the theme “A Blast Through the Past: 250 Years of American Science.”
Explore the scientists, ideas, and technologies that have shaped our world from 1776 to today through our unique collections.
See rare and modern treasures, support the library by adopting a collection item, enjoy our annual book-themed cake, and take home a souvenir!
Admission is free; registration is required.
Featured image at top: Detail of Fig. 20: Explosion of a flask filled with a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases, from Triumphs & Wonders of Modern Chemistry, 1913.
More events
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Wine, Roses, and Chocolate: How Romance and Science Work Together to Sweeten the Dark Days of February
Master flavorist Sam Tharpe, essential oil specialist Kim Bleimann, expert chocolatier Jim St.John, and chemist of wine André Isaacs uncover the unseen molecular world of romantic staples and the science that delivers them.
Stories of Science: We ❤︎ Chemistry!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!