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The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer

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Join us for a special National Preservation Week book club as we read the fascinating true story of The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer. Haidara, a mild-mannered archivist from the legendary city of Timbuktu, became one of the world’s greatest smugglers by saving the texts from sure destruction. With bravery and patience, Haidara organized a dangerous operation to sneak all 350,000 volumes out of the city to safety.

Book club will begin with a short presentation on preservation, followed by a discussion of the book.

Date:
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:
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Session Presenter

Danielle Creech