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Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels

Virtual presentation with the Smithsonian Institute
2024-12-04 14:00:00 2024-12-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels Next up in The Friends Speaker Series, another fantastic virtual event with The Smithsonian! Shine bright with us this holiday season and register now! Reading Public Library -

Wednesday, December 04
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-04 14:00:00 2024-12-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels Next up in The Friends Speaker Series, another fantastic virtual event with The Smithsonian! Shine bright with us this holiday season and register now! Reading Public Library -

Next up in The Friends Speaker Series, another fantastic virtual event with The Smithsonian! Shine bright with us this holiday season and register now!

Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post, Wednesday, December 4 at 2:00 pm EST.

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels.

The Smithsonian’s Unearthed explores the scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world's greatest gems. In this original book, the surprising stories behind this world-renowned gem collection are brought to life by Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection for over 30 years. In this webinar, fact is separated from fiction and Dr. Post will reveal fresh information and regale the viewers with anecdotes and tales of some of the world's greatest and most famous gemstones. Inside the illustrious pages of Unearthed, Dr. Post tells the stories of the Smithsonian's most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond and presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and recent additions made to the collection.

Shine bright with us this holiday season and register now!

This program is brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of the Reading Public Library. Thank you, Friends!

Check out more upcoming virtual author talks and enjoy recordings from past events by exploring our Friends Speaker Series page.

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Friends Speaker Series | Author Event |

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Town of Reading - Flu Shot Clinic
Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 6:15pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Library Landscape Committee
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Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Music and Movement with Miss Julie (Ages 1-4)
Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Studio 64 Book Club
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Reading Public Library - Studio
Plant Lab (Grades 3-5)
Fri, Nov 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio
Jumping Beans: Family Storytime Drop-in
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Unveiling of Community Art Project with Thomas Green
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
Mandarin Storytime
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
English Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio
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Mon, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Friends of the Reading Public Library Meeting
Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Evening Mah Jongg Meetup!
Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
Word of Mouth Book Discussion
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Tuesday Treasures - (Ages 1-5)
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Youth Mental Health First Aid - For Parents or Anyone Working/Living With Teens
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
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Tue, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
New venue Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Mandarin Storytime
Sat, Nov 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
English Conversation Group
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio
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Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Youth Mental Health First Aid for Parents or Anyone Working/Living With Teens
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Babytime (Ages 0-15 months)
Tue, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
New venue Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Crochet & Knit Drop-In Meetup
Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
Wednesday Wishes - (Ages 1-5)
Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels - Virtual presentation with the Smithsonian Institute
Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library
Drone Adventure Workshop for Teens!
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
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Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels - Virtual presentation with the Smithsonian Institute
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, December 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library
Creative Holiday Centerpieces
Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
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Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
Plant Lab - Grades 3-5
Fri, Dec 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration opens Friday, November 22 2024 at 1:30pm
Jumping Beans: Family Storytime Drop-in
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Mandarin Storytime
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
English Conversation Group
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio
Cooking Up A Storytime - Ages 3-5
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration opens Monday, December 2 2024 at 10:00am
Music Makers (Ages 0-5) - with North Suburban Family Resource Network
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
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Hello, Baby Now What? - with North Suburban Family Resource Network
Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
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Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Town of Reading - Killam Community Meeting
Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Tuesday Treasures - (Ages 1-5)
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
Images and Stories from the Frontlines of Climate Change - Through the Lens with Photographer Julia Cumes
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Babytime (Ages 0-15 months)
Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
New venue Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
fyp book club - (Grades 4-7)
Wed, Dec 11, All day
Children's Room
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am
Wednesday Wishes - (Ages 1-5)
Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Afternoon Mah Jongg Meetup!
Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
FSS: A Conversation with Laura Dave - Author of The Night We Lost Him
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library
K-Pop Crafting!
Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
The Real Story Book Group
Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
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Cryptid Club - (Grades 3-5)
Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Singalong with Peter Sheridan
Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Jumping Beans: Family Storytime Drop-in
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Mandarin Storytime
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Tweens Cook with Kids' Test Kitchen
Sat, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Music Makers (Ages 0-5) - with North Suburban Family Resource Network
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
Hello, Baby Now What? - with North Suburban Family Resource Network
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Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
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Fact or Fiction Book Group
Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Partners and Allies for Inclusive Reading (PAIR)
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Library Landscape Committee
Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Storytime Registration Opens
Fri, Dec 20, All day
Children's Room
Baby Snow Ball - (Ages 0-5)
Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Jumping Beans: Family Storytime Drop-in
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
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Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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