Lecture
Public Lecture | Praying with Books - Special Collections in the Spotlights
- Date
- Friday 12 June 2026
- Time
- Address
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University Library
Witte Singel 27
2311 BG Leiden - Room
- Kartini Auditorium
During the public lecture ‘Praying with Books’, Middle Dutch Books of Hours and Persian poetry manuscripts will be used to demonstrate how diverse and interactive readers were in their engagement with these books within their personal and communal prayer practices.
This lecture is held in English. Participation is free, registration is required.
RegisterThe speakers are Irene Van Eldere (PhD candidate at Leiden University) and Yasmin Saghafi Ameri (PhD candidate at Leiden University). Afterwards, there will be a pop-up exhibition featuring a selection of the discussed manuscripts and book.
Friends Lectures
A new series of lectures organized by and for the Friends of Leiden University Libraries and other interested parties shines a spotlight on items from Leiden University's Special Collections. At each Friends lecture, two speakers from different disciplines discuss a shared theme, drawing on material from various sub-collections. Each lecture lasts approximately 20 minutes, with time for questions. The language of instruction is Dutch and/or English and will vary per session.
Friends of Leiden University Libraries
The UBL has active Friends who support the library. The Friends of the UBL Foundation contributes to the acquisition of special books, and other objects and collections. The Foundation also regularly organizes tours, lectures, and other activities for its members. Would you like to become part of this group of heritage and book enthusiasts? Become our Friend!