Bridwell Library

The Lilly Endowment awards Bridwell Library a $2.5 million grant

Publication date February 1, 2025
Categories: Bridwell Library, Giving
Categories: giving

Exciting changes ahead for one SMU library With the new year comes exciting news for one of the SMU Libraries. The Lilly Endowment, a philanthropic foundation dedicated to community development, education and religion, has awarded Bridwell Library a $2.5 million grant through the foundation’s Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative, which has provided awards to only…Continue Reading The Lilly Endowment awards Bridwell Library a $2.5 million grant

A World Awaits at Bridwell Library

Publication date January 13, 2025
Categories: Bridwell Library, Special Collections

This announcement, along with other news at Bridwell Library, can be found in the Fall 2024 editions of The Bridwell Quarterly and The Bridwell Quill. One need not travel across time or space to learn the stories of those who came before – they need only to visit Bridwell Library, and specifically, Bridwell Library’s Special…Continue Reading A World Awaits at Bridwell Library

Seasons of Change at Bridwell Library

Publication date October 16, 2024
Categories: Bridwell Library

In his introduction to the latest edition of the Bridwell Quarterly, library director Anthony Elia writes, “Every season offers us something to consider, reflect upon, and deal with. This spring and summer were no exception.” This is certainly true in the case of Bridwell Library, as is detailed in the newest editions of the Quarterly,…Continue Reading Seasons of Change at Bridwell Library

Bridwell in Sweden

Publication date September 10, 2024
Categories: Bridwell Library, Giving, Special Collections
Categories: giving

Anthony Elia, director of Bridwell Library, was invited to give two lectures at the World Methodist Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, this past August. The conference—held every five years in a different location—was attended by more than 1,200 delegates from across the globe, and each assembly is guided by a different theme. This year, the theme…Continue Reading Bridwell in Sweden

What’s New at Bridwell Library? Winter 2024

Publication date May 17, 2024
Categories: Bridwell Library, News

Bridwell Library has been busy acquiring new manuscripts and hosting a number of exciting events over the winter months. You can read all about them in our latest publications, which are now available to view online. We hope you will enjoy the Winter 2024 issues of The Bridwell Quarterly and The Bridwell Quill, a Note from the Director. …Continue Reading What’s New at Bridwell Library? Winter 2024

Bridwell Edible Book Festival & Samuel Wesley Bad Poetry Contest, April 25

Publication date March 22, 2024
Categories: Bridwell Library, Events, News

Announcing Bridwell Library’s 4th Annual Edible Book Festival (BEBFest) & 1st Annual Samuel Wesley Bad Poetry Contest April 25 from 3-5pm SAVE THE DATE Bridwell proudly announces its 4th annual Bridwell Edible Book Festival (BEBFest) and its first annual Samuel Wesley Bad Poetry Contest. Bridwell Edible Book Festival (BEBFest) In our first year, we held…Continue Reading Bridwell Edible Book Festival & Samuel Wesley Bad Poetry Contest, April 25

The SMU Symposium on Poetic Form at Bridwell Library, March 18 & 19

Publication date February 27, 2024
Categories: Bridwell Library, Events, News

Access the Symposium Program online. Monday, March 18 & Tuesday, March 19 at Bridwell Library Registration for the event can be completed online. SMU’s English Department and Bridwell Library invite you and your guests to the SMU Symposium on Poetic Form, Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Scholars and poets will gather on…Continue Reading The SMU Symposium on Poetic Form at Bridwell Library, March 18 & 19

Artificial: The Art of Graphic Resurrection, by Amy Kurzweil

Publication date February 14, 2024
Categories: Bridwell Library, Events, News

SMU Jewish Studies, Department of Religious Studies, and Bridwell Library present Nate and Ann Levine Endowed Lecture in Jewish Studies Artificial: The Art of Graphic Resurrection by Amy Kurzweil Tuesday, February 20, 7:30 pm McCord Auditorium, 306 Dallas Hall (3225 University Blvd., Dallas, TX) Amy Kurzweil will discuss her new book, Artificial: A Love Story,…Continue Reading Artificial: The Art of Graphic Resurrection, by Amy Kurzweil

What’s New at Bridwell Library? Fall 2023

Publication date December 18, 2023
Categories: Bridwell Library, News

Bridwell Library’s latest publications are now available online. We hope you will enjoy the Fall 2023 issues of The Bridwell Quarterly and The Bridwell Quill, a Note from the Director. This fall we’ve hosted World Methodist events, allowing us to share some of the treasures of Bridwell Library’s new long-term exhibition, The World Methodist Museum Collections…Continue Reading What’s New at Bridwell Library? Fall 2023

The Light Crust Doughboys Return for a “Cool Yule Christmas Concert!”

Publication date November 17, 2023
Categories: Bridwell Library, Events, News

RSVP Art Greenhaw and The Light Crust Doughboys will return to Southern Methodist University at Perkins Chapel on Thursday, December 14 at 7:00PM to perform in their third annual “Cool Yule Christmas Concert.” The group performed for a full house in 2021 and 2022, playing Christmas carols and festive renditions of other well-known pieces….Continue Reading The Light Crust Doughboys Return for a “Cool Yule Christmas Concert!”