• Celebrating Edward Gorey (and Halloween!)

  Special Collections & Archives celebrated Edward Gorey on Wednesday, October 30th with a party and small exhibit. Guests got the opportunity to see some of Gorey’s haunting illustrations and children’s books, and even hang out with his skeleton! There were delicious snacks, good company, great costumes, and a spooky good time! You can view all […]

• Homecoming 2024 ZSR Wrapup

  Not The Library You Remember Tours (and Dewey’s cake!) On Friday September 13th we again welcomed WFU alumni into ZSR and gave them brief tours of our spaces. It is such a joy to hear stories from students who attended across the decades. Comments like “you can EAT in here? In Special Collections & Archives, […]

• 100 Years of Edward Gorey, 1925-2025

  Join us in celebrating the upcoming centenary of author, artist, and designer Edward St. John Gorey. Born in Chicago in 1925, Gorey had a multifaceted career that spanned 50 years. He gained a cult following with his unique aesthetic, which was simultaneously whimsical and morbid, sinister and surreal. ZSR Special Collections and Archives’ Halloween event […]

• Save the Dates! ZSR Library Fall 2024 Events Round Up

  We have planned an event-filled fall– make sure to save the dates for these awesome library events! For more upcoming library events, check out our calendar or follow us on our social media channels! August Take Care Tuesday (Tues. Aug. 27th, 4:00-6:00 pm) September Take Care Tuesday (Tues. Sept. 3rd, 4:00-6:00 pm) Humans vs Zombies […]

• Deacon Brews at Wise Man Brewing

  Deacon Brews Thursday, November 7, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Wise Man Brewing Come join supporters of the ZSR Library for some refreshments and Wake Forest history at Wise Man Brewing. There will also be a Special Collections & Archives popup exhibit focusing Wake Forest history. Feel free to stay and enjoy Music Bingo which starts at 7:30…

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