Happy National Library Week! Did you know that the books in the Morgan’s East Room are collection items that are still used by researchers? Much of J. Pierpont Morgan’s original rare book collection is shelved here, holding 11,000 volumes. In the first photo, librarian Katie Graves pages books to be viewed by researchers in our Reading Room, and next, she's joined by Reading Room Assistant Charlotte Calmer to page books from the highest shelves. ___ 1. Librarian Katie Graves paging books in the East Room of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library. Photography by Christina Ludgood 2. Librarian Katie Graves and Reading Room Assistant Charlotte Calmer paging books in the East Room of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library. Photography by Christina Ludgood (fb)

Have you ever wanted to meet the caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland? Here's your chance! The Morgan holds dozens of board games in its collections, including this early 20th-century Alice in Wonderland game that recently made its way to our Reading Room for research. This tabletop activity is just one of the many (surprisingly) non-book holdings in our Printed Books and Bindings Department. The board game is an early example of Alice in Wonderland’s commercial success and extensive influence on popular culture. Resembling Snakes and Ladders, the rules and mechanics of the game are a bit of a mystery. A teetotum, or spinning top, accompanies the board; however, it is unclear if this exact spinner was made for this game or another. The board illustrates the peculiar characters Alice encounters in Wonderland and culminates in an enchanting “finish” space, where she is depicted amongst a flurry of animals and inanimate objects. Although small, the illustrations are vivid in color and personality. Learn more about how to request an appointment in the Reading Room here! https://www.themorgan.org/research/reading-room __ Slide 1: Fascinating game of Alice in Wonderland [England : Emdee, ca. 1935]. The Morgan Library & Museum, Gift of Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., 1987, PML 352295 Slide 2: Close-up of Fascinating game of Alice in Wonderland Slide 3: Teetotum, out of its wooden box The Morgan Library & Museum, Gift of Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., 1987, PML 352295.1 (fb)