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Free Events
The Folger offers a wide range of free events for audiences of all ages, including our monthly book club discussions and our annual celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday.
Family Workshop: A Living Shakespearean Sonnet
Family Workshop: A Living Shakespearean Sonnet
Learn about rhyme, imagery, and the sonnet structure through engaging activities in the Folger’s Learning Lab!
Sat, Sep 13, 2025 at 11:30am & 1pm
Folger Salon with Gbenga Adesina, John Colley, and Tamara Walker
Folger Salon with Gbenga Adesina, John Colley, and Tamara Walker
Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time! Each month, Folger Institute scholar and artist fellows will share their most exciting finds and thought-provoking challenges, followed by casual open conversation.
Thu, Sep 18, 2025 at 4:30pm
Out of the Vault: Into the Heart of the Folger
Out of the Vault
Encounter remarkable books and manuscripts that connect with the multifaceted work of the Folger in this ongoing exhibition.
Ongoing
Shakespeare Exhibition
Our Shakespeare Exhibition
See the Folger First Folios, learn more about Shakespeare and his plays, and explore the complexities of his cultural legacy.
Ongoing