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Resource Guide: 'The Personal Librarian' by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

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

COMPARE with the founders of the Folger Shakespeare Library

EXPLORE both collections

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Junior League of Washington

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On View: Elise Ansel
Abstract gold, grey, and red painting on a black background

On View: Elise Ansel

In this small solo exhibition, artist Elise Ansel uses a feminist framework to reinterpret Henry Fuseli’s Macbeth Consulting the Vision of the Armed Head (1793), held in the Folger collection.
Fri, Oct 3 – Sun, Nov 9, 2025
Rose Exhibition Hall
Exploring the Power of Rhetoric in Julius Caesar
Folger Education Professional Development

Exploring the Power of Rhetoric in Julius Caesar

Teachers, join us for a free, one-hour, virtual professional development session on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 8pm ET
Virtual - Zoom
Family Workshop: Spooky Shakespeare
Kids Acting Out a Scene

Family Workshop: Spooky Shakespeare

Get spooky with Shakespeare as you explore the hurly-burly elements in his plays with fun activities. Costumes welcome, but not required!
Sat, Oct 25, 2025 at 11:30am & 1pm
Learning Lab