Events and Engagement

EXHIBIT | THE MEDIUM IS THE MESSAGE

Mar 18, 2024 – Sep 19, 2024

Allen Library South – Special Collections Reading Room from 10am – 4:45pm Monday through Friday
ONE DAY EVENTS in Special Collections Classroom – Allen N Basement:
Tues, July 16, 3:30pm-5pm Hybrid lecture with artist Tamar Stone Zoom Link and Info
Wed, August 14, 5pm-6:30pm Discussing Incognegro by Matt Johnson Info

Explore the relationship between the graphic novel and the potency with which they tell stories of identity, memory, and culture through this UW Libraries Special Collections Spring/Summer exhibit. We hope to see you there! Details here

EXHIBIT | CULTURE OF JEJU HAENYEO (Women Divers)

Monday, July 8, 2024-August 16, 2024
Allen Library North – Lobby
Explore the incredible story of the Haenyeo, the legendary women divers of Jeju Island, South Korea. For centuries, these women have harvested seafood and seaweed, free diving to depths of up to 20 meters without breathing equipment. This exhibit celebrates their unique cultural heritage through photographs, artifacts, and personal stories, showcasing their resilience, environmental knowledge, and strong communal bonds. Discover the Haenyeo’s enduring legacy and their harmonious relationship with the ocean. Exhibit details.

NEW | SENSORY-FRIENDLY SPACE

Starting Thursday, July 25th, open Thursdays from 1:30pm-4:00pm
UW Tacoma Library, Room TLB 115
UW Tacoma Library is excited to announce a new sensory-friendly space pilot program this summer. The room seeks to address the different facets of overstimulation and create a genuine space of joy, respite, and belonging. As the sensory-friendly space progresses and we gain feedback, we hope to continue building upon the resources the room has available.

Although the room has been created with our neurodivergent community in mind, everyone is welcome to use the space to chill out, relax, and escape the sensory overload that can be school and life!
Learn more about the Sensory-Friendly UWT Library Room.

EXHIBIT | BREAKING BREAD

Sep 26, 2023 – Nov 29, 2024

Special Collections Lobby Allen Library South Basement during open hours

Learn about connections to a multitude of different foodways and food cultures throughout the academic year as Special Collections shares a different set of items from its collection at the end of each quarter. More Information