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Friday, April 24, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, April 27, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, May 1, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, May 4, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Splendid Spredges
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Main Library Room 346 — 1408 W. Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801
Celebrate the semester’s end with RBML! We are diving into the trendy book decoration
world — bring your own books and paint the edges with our supplies, then view various
historical fore-edge paintings from the collection in our Reading Room.
Informational
Friday, May 8, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, May 11, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, May 15, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, May 18, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, May 22, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, May 25, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, May 29, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, June 1, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, June 5, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, June 8, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, June 12, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, June 15, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, June 19, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, June 22, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, June 26, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, June 29, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, July 3, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, July 6, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, July 10, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, July 13, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, July 17, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, July 20, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, July 24, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, July 27, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, July 31, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, August 3, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Friday, August 7, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
Monday, August 10, 2026
Sweetbitter: The Literary Legacies and Afterlives of Sappho
Recurring
All Day
Main Library Room 346
The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses,
still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient
figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even
as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through
mid-August 2026.
Exhibition
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