Meeting Rooms Closed for Renovations

The library's meeting rooms will be closed for upgrades to the audio-visual system from December 18-January 31, 2026. The rooms will not be available for bookings during this time.

Writing & Text Origins

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on January 7, 2026 @ 9:00am.

Program Description

Event Details

Join us with Sarah Taylor from Crystal Lake’s Colonel Palmer House to learn the fascinating history of the origins of Paper & Ink Making. Learn the models and meanings behind ancient and modern texts, origins of fonts, and popular time-period written works. Plus, get hands-on practice with ink-making and a quill-written monogram. 

 

 

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