On September 7, 2023 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Belle da Costa Greene and the Folgers.
LEARN more about the real Belle da Costa Greene
- Belle da Costa Greene, the Morgan’s First Librarian and Director
- The Belle Greene–Bernard Berenson Letters Project
- New Light on Belle da Costa Greene
- Belle da Costa Greene: Additional Resources
COMPARE with the founders of the Folger Shakespeare Library
- Folger Shakespeare Library: Our Founders
- Andrea Mays on The Millionaire and the Bard
- Mr. Folger’s most expensive painting
EXPLORE both collections
We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program
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How to Be a Power Player: Tudor Edition
How to Be a Power Player: Tudor Edition
Social climbing was a competitive sport in Tudor England, requiring a complex range of skills, strategies, and techniques. This exhibition explores what it takes to become an early modern mover and shaker.
Through July 2025
Folger Book Club: 'Twelfth Knight'
by Alexene Farol Follmuth
by Alexene Farol Follmuth
Folger Book Club: 'Twelfth Knight'
Our April 2025 book club is a charming coming-of-age story by Alexene Farol Follmuth involving online gaming, based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Thu, Apr 3, 2025, 6:30pm
Family Workshop: Spring Has Sprung
Family Workshop: Spring Has Sprung
Experience Shakespeare's words and their connection to nature and, weather permitting, take Shakespeare's words outdoors to the Folger's gardens! Choose from two free workshops for ages 5-7 and ages 8-11.
Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 11:30am & 1pm
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