# Event Details

- **Event Name**: On the Chopping Block: Items Cut from Exhibition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the co-curator of Or Not to Be for a behind the scenes peek at what did not make it into the exhibition!About this EventJoin the co-curator of  for a behind the scenes peek at what did not make it into the Or Not to Be exhibition! Dig deeper into the rare materials and hidden treasures that were left behind — and discover why some items were cut, whether due to space, condition, or content.A subject search of "death" in the Free Library's online catalog produces over 7,000 results with over one hundred results in the Rare Book Department alone. This program offers a unique opportunity to see and discuss these fascinating materials and learn the stories that didn’t make the final display. This is the event for you if you are interested in exhibition planning, collection care and conservation, or the hidden world of special collections!Presented in conjunction with Or Not to Be: Representations of Death in Special Collections, on view through Saturday, February 28, 2026 on in the Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library in the Dietrich Gallery. There will be time before and after the event to explore the exhibition. More information is available at freelibrary.org/death.Please note that food, drinks, and pens are not welcome in the Rare Book Department. If you wish to take notes, please bring a pencil or digital device.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/on-the-chopping-block-items-cut-from-exhibition/100001977742282406
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Free Library of Philadelphia, Rare Book Department
- **lat**: 39.9593922
- **long**: -75.17107670000001
- **full address**: Free Library of Philadelphia, Rare Book Department, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is On the Chopping Block: Items Cut from Exhibition being held?
  - **A:** On the Chopping Block: Items Cut from Exhibition takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Free Library of Philadelphia, Rare Book Department, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing On the Chopping Block: Items Cut from Exhibition?
  - **A:** On the Chopping Block: Items Cut from Exhibition is organized by Free Library of Philadelphia, Print & Picture Collection.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** On the Chopping Block: Items Cut from Exhibition is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If On the Chopping Block: Items Cut from Exhibition sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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