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A graphic image showing a man playing putt-putt golf and there is a globe at the hole.

Put your putt-putt skills to the test with Libraries’ annual Alden Open

Play some mini golf with family during the Dads Weekend 2024 Alden Open on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside Alden Library.

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Photographer Ian Adams visits University Libraries for Authors @ Alden

Join the Libraries for author and photographer Ian Adams and Tim Anderson, associate professor of geography, at Authors @ Alden on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the 1951 Lounge.

Textiles from the exhibit “Wrapped in Culture: Beyond the Aesthetics of African and Southeast Asian Textiles"

Immerse yourself in culture with an African and Southeast Asian textile exhibit, presentation

Check out the fabrics of Africa and Southeast Asia and celebrate the official opening of the exhibit with a presentation by Andrea Frohne in Alden Library’s first floor on Thursday, Oct. 3.<br>

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Sage Research Methods Brown Bag Training Session

October 9, 2024

Bring your lunch and join University Libraries for a brown bag session on the Sage Research Methods platform on Wednesday, Oct. 16 noon to 1:30 p.m.

Portrait photo of Dr. Francine Childs set over a background historical image of Dr. Childs in the classroom.

Celebrate the life of former OHIO Professor Francine Childs with an exhibit launch party

October 3, 2024

An exhibit launch will occur on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Alden Library room 319 for Dr. Francine Childs, the first tenured Black professor at Ohio University.

Political collage consisting of drawings of a mans face, a GOP elephant, and a button for President Wilson

Explore presidential elections through the years with the “Center of Attention: Elections” exhibit

September 25, 2024

Take a look at the “Center of Attention: Elections” exhibit that highlights presidential campaign materials on the fifth floor of Alden Library anytime throughout the 2024 fall semester

Events

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Wednesday, October 30 AI@OU Series- Real World Application (offering 2) 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Alden Library
Saturday, November 2 Alden Open 2024 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Alden Library
Wednesday, November 6 Sustainability Series: THE VELVET QUEEN with Kristeena Blaser 7:00 PM Athena Cinema
Thursday, November 14 Hills and Hollers: FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES with Josh Brooks 7:00 PM Athena Cinema
Wednesday, November 20 Sustainability Series: THE ENGINE INSIDE 7:00 PM Athena Cinema
Thursday, January 30 Hills and Hollers: POTTERO + RECLAIMING: ORAL HISTORIES OF SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE WELLNESS TRADITIONS IN APPALACHIAN OHIO 7:00 PM Athena Cinema

Exhibits

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Thursday, October 24 Exhibit: Alphabets @ Alden All Day Alden Library
Thursday, October 24 Francine Childs: Life and Contributions at Ohio University & Beyond, 1974-2023 (Virtual) All Day
Thursday, October 24 The Center of Attention: Elections All Day Alden Library
Thursday, October 24 Wrapped in Culture: Beyond the Aesthetics of African and Southeast Asian Textiles All Day Alden Library