On April 22, 2016, the celebration will be begin in Bierce Library room 154 at 1:30pm with the display of Shakespeare holdings from The University of Akron’s Herman Muehlstein Rare Book Collection. This collection consists of more than 200 rare books and first editions, and includes volumes of international significance; the library will display the Second, Third, and Fourth Folio printings of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies (dated 1632, 1664, 1685).

The celebration will continue with remarks by Victor Fleischer, Head of Archival Services at the University of Akron, and  Dr. Chatham Ewing, Cleveland Public Library Digital Library Strategist. The festivities will conclude with a performance by the Rubber City Shakespeare Company. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided.

Shakespeare in the Spring: Early Printings, Modern Performance

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Bierce Library 154

1:30-5pm