Spilling the beans and brewing excitement: Coffee and tea around the world
| When | Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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| Where | International Studies Reading Room Hatcher Library North, First Floor, Room 110 View building informationView floor plan |
| Event type | Reception/Open House |
| Series | Third Thursdays at the Library |
We invite you to explore materials highlighting traditions, objects, and spaces related to cultivation and consumption of coffee and tea across Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America and Europe. We'll also feature a selection of materials documenting their social and environmental impact in regions represented in our collections.
Coffee and tea have conquered and connected the world. They have become deeply embedded in social customs and rituals, stimulated intellectual discussions, and inspired artistic work as well as fueled both travel and global trade.
Join us for Third Thursdays at the Library, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections.
While you’re here, pick up a passport and collect a stamp from each of the Third Thursday Open Houses — the Clark Library, International Studies, and the Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize!
Turkish coffee cup from the cover of Tüm zamanların hatırına sarayda bir fincan kahve.
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Library contact
Barbara Alvarez · barbalva@umich.edu
Library events are free and open to the public, and we are committed to making them accessible to attendees. If you anticipate needing accommodations to participate, please notify the listed contact with as much notice as possible.