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EXHIBIT TALK: Out of Scope: Unexpected Artifacts in Special Collections

Special Collections Explore unexpected artifacts that have made their way into Special Collections! Out of Scope highlights unique and intriguing items found in Special Collections. Join us for an exhibit talk with Special Collections Director Lisa Oberg as she discusses the inspiration behind the Out of Scope exhibit and shares stories behind some of the objects on display, as well as some additional items not included in the exhibit.  All are welcome! Please, no food or drink in Special Collections. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Campus room: Special Collections Reading Room. Accessibility Contact: Lisa Oberg. Event Types: Exhibits. Thursday, December 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Christmas Day

Holidays No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, December 25, 2025. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

New Year's Day

Holidays No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, January 1, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

EXHIBIT: Sentinels of the Sea: Pacific Northwest Lighthouses

Special Collections Washington State's lighthouses, from the historic Cape Disappointment (first lit in 1856) to the iconic Point No Point and Mukilteo, are vital historical markers guiding ships through rugged coasts, foggy channels like the Puget Sound entrance, and treacherous river mouths. Several lighthouses have been automated and are still active today. Stories of these beacons of light can be found throughout Special Collections. Stop by and check out Sentinels of the Sea, featuring selections from Special Collections offering a glimpse into the Pacific Northwest's rich maritime history. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Campus room: Allen Library North Mezzazine. Accessibility Contact: Lisa Oberg. Event Types: Exhibits. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Monday, March 2, 2026.

First Wednesday Concert

Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW School of Music and UW Libraries. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

EXHIBIT TALK: Out of Scope: Textiles in Special Collections

Special Collections Explore unexpected artifacts that have made their way into Special Collections! Out of Scope highlights unique and intriguing items found in Special Collections. Join us for an exhibit talk with Libraries Conservation Textile Specialist Kate Clive-Powell as she discusses the conservation concerns behind some of the textile objects on display and shares some additional textile items not included in the exhibit.  All are welcome! Please, no food or drink in Special Collections. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Campus room: Special Collections Reading Room. Accessibility Contact: Lisa Oberg. Event Types: Exhibits. Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Holidays No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Monday, January 19, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

First Wednesday Concert

Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW School of Music and UW Libraries. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Presidents' Day

Holidays No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Monday, February 16, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

EXHIBIT TALK: Out of Scope: PNW Artifacts in Special Collections

Special Collections Explore unexpected artifacts that have made their way into Special Collections! Out of Scope highlights unique and intriguing items found in Special Collections. Join us for an exhibit talk with Curator of the Pacific Northwest Collection, Anne Jenner, as she discusses some of the objects on display and shares additional items not included in the exhibit.  All are welcome! Please, no food or drink in Special Collections. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Campus room: Special Collections Reading Room. Accessibility Contact: Lisa Oberg. Event Types: Exhibits. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

First Wednesday Concert

Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW School of Music and UW Libraries. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.