Jan 31, 2017
Living by the Word: African American Women Writers
Launched by a generous collection donated by Lafayette Alumnus Joe Nechasek '62, the library's Spring 2017 exhibit features African American women writers…
Past Exhibits
Aug 29, 2016
Florence Under Water: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Great Flood
This exhibition in the Lass Gallery presents photographs by the Italian photojournalist Ivo Bazzechi that document the flood which devastated the city…
Aug 22, 2016
Werner Pfeiffer – Are Books Obsolete? An Exhibition of Book Objects & Artist’s Books
The book works of Werner Pfeiffer offer a dramatic dialogue about changing perceptions of that most traditional form of human communication—the book…
Apr 17, 2016
The Tiffany Legacy at Lafayette
Lafayette archival materials document the two Tiffany windows in Skillman Library, as well as the Lafayette family connection to Louis Comfort Tiffany…
Feb 5, 2016
The Perilous & Thrilling Adventures of the Good Ship Molly-Polly Chunker
Photographs and excerpts from the log of the Molly-Polly Chunker offer a glimpse of the pre-wedding boating party of Louis Tiffany and Louise Knox...
Feb 2, 2016
Shakespeare 400
Skillman Library marks the quatercentenary year with an exhibit of selections of artists’ books and fine press limited editions from Special Collections…
Oct 15, 2015
Alice 150: Skillman Celebrates the Sesquicentennial of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll's much loved story turns 150 in 2015 and Skillman commemorates this milestone with Alice-inspired artists' books from Special Collections…
Sep 12, 2015
Havana Rhythms: Photographs by David Katzenstein
As photographer in residence for the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra in Havana in 2014, David Katzenstein's photographs capture Havana’s colors and energy…
Aug 31, 2015
My New American Life: Contemporary Immigration Literature
Book collector and Lafayette alumnus, Joseph Nechasek, has curated an exciting and timely exhibition for Skillman Library of American immigration stories…
Feb 1, 2015
Crossing the Delaware: New Jersey Women of the Book at Lafayette College
Works of four New Jersey women artists—MaryAnn Miller, Liz Mitchell, Maria Pisano and Maryann Riker—are featured in a special invitational exhibit…