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Beyond the Book: Ethiopian Books

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 9:00 AM—10:00 AM
Minneapolis, MN
Free

About this event

Join us for Beyond the Book featuring Ethiopic codices from the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library (HMML). Visiting artist Islam Aly will also share his contemporary Ethiopian bindings for a rich and engaging experience.

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