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  • October 23, 2018
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Five glass mysteries to thrill you this fall

Murder has never been more marver-lous, suspense never as shattering, as in these thrilling reads. Whether you like your mysteries classic, cozy, or kid-friendly, there’s a glass-related story for you in the Rakow Library’s collection. Here are five books to … Read more →

  • Posted in: Rakow Library
  • May 30, 2018
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Where in the world are the Library interns from?

Ilaria Camerini is excited to spend her summer here in Corning, New York. To this resident of Rome, Italy, working abroad “means having the possibility to share ideas and experiences with colleagues from different countries.” She will join 12 other … Read more →

  • Posted in: Rakow Library
  • September 15, 2017
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Curiosity highly gratified: Six weird and wonderful things to see at an itinerant glassworker’s show

Come one, come all, to see amazing feats of glassworking! For more than 300 years, talented, traveling glassworkers entertained and educated crowds on the art, science, and skill of glassmaking, and the dizzying array of wonders that could be made … Read more →

  • Posted in: Exhibitions, From the Collections, Rakow Library
  • July 7, 2017
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Three unusual uses for glass

Glass is used to make all sorts of things, some more expected than others. Eyeglasses, drinking vessels, windows, light bulbs … currency, musical instruments, dresses, automobiles. There are all sorts of oddities to be found in the Museum and Library‘s … Read more →

  • Posted in: Rakow Library
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