Beinecke Library Tour for Students

Name: Beinecke Library Tour for Students
Start: 2026-09-09T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-09T16:45:00-04:00
Location: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Library Tour for Students In-Person

Join a librarian for a tour of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library! Students participating in the Discover Yale Library passport will receive a passport stamp on this tour.

Attendees will learn about:

the mission, history, collection, and iconic architecture
the history of the original 1742 Library of Yale College
the story behind the building’s translucent marble walls and soaring glass book tower
highlights from the collection including the Gutenberg Bible, Audubon’s “Birds of America,” and other fascinating works on display

Registration: Required; bring your Yale ID.

Related LibGuide: Discover Yale Library by Kelly Blanchat

Date:: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time:: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Categories:: Tour

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David Donnan

Kelly Blanchat