Shrine Library

Open:
Sunday:	10:30a.m.-12:30p.m.


Other hours by appt.

The Shrine Library opened in 1983 as an updated expansion of the previous parish library. A bookstore was soon added to fund the acquisition of new titles, especially in the areas of Ukrainian culture, history and religious life.

Since its start, the Shrine Library has put thousands of books into the hands of parishioners and visitors through loans and sales. When visiting the Shrine, please come in and see our fine selection of the latest publications in Ukrainian and English.

Annual Pysanka Workshop
The annual Pysanka Workshop for beginners and advanced students is regularly scheduled only once a year on the Sunday preceding Palm Sunday. If you have enjoyed the workshop, share the joy of making pysanka with your friends and family. Authentic pysanka, pysanka-decorating kits and other supplies may be purchased during the workshop and year-round at the Shrine Gift Shop.

Hours of Operation: Sunday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. (Other hours by appointment) Book donations for 2008: by arrangement only during June, July and August.

The Shrine Library was first organized in 1973 through the initiative of the Marian Sodality (Mariyska Druzyna). After the completion of the first phase of the Shrine Center, the collection was transferred to the new building, and the Library was re-opened in 1983. A bookstore was soon added to fund the acquisition of new titles, especially in the areas of Ukrainian culture, history and religious life. In 1995 the Library underwent a partial renovation to replace some of the metal shelving with adjustable wooden bookcases. The final phase of the renovation was completed in 2007, providing a welcoming and congenial place in which to browse, borrow, buy, discuss and order books.

Every year, the Library offers a large variety of new and used books for sale at the Shrine’s Christmas Bazaar. The annual Pysanka Workshop for beginners and advanced students takes place on the Sunday preceding Palm Sunday (see next page for information about the 2008 Pysanka Symposium).

In addition, the Library sponsors or helps support various educational and cultural events, including talks, lectures and exhibits.

Since its inception, the UCNS Library has put thousands of books into the hands of parishioners and visitors through loans and sales. When visiting the Shrine, please come in and see our fine selection of the latest publications in Ukrainian and English.

2008 Pysanka Symposium - March 8-9, 2008

This year the annual Pysanka Workshop will celebrate its 25th anniversary by hosting a symposium featuring pysanka specialists from the United States and Canada.

Saturday, March 8: 12:00 - 5:00 pm Symposium with featured speakers:

Helen Badulak, Master Pysanka Artist and author, Reading, PA Andrij Hornjatkevyc, Ethnographer & Pysanka Collector, Edmonton, Alberta Orysia Paszczak Tracz, Researcher & Columnist, Winnipeg, Manitoba Lubow Wolynetz, Museum Curator, New York, NY Andrew Sorokowski, Moderator, Washington, DC

2:30 - 3:00 pm Refreshments

Sunday, March 9: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Pysanka Master Class with Helen Badulak and Nina Badulak-McDaniel (pre-registration required)

1:00 - 2:00 pm Registration for 25th Annual Pysanka Workshop

2:00 - 5:00 pm 25th Annual Pysanka Workshop with Jurij Dobczansky

12:00 - 4:00 pm Annual Easter Bazaar -- traditional Ukrainian foods & baked goods; many vendors, including those with Ukrainian arts, crafts, music

To Register: Symposium ($25.00/student discount $20.00)

Symposium Registration at PYSANKA WORKSHOP March 8-9, 2008 (link opens Word document)

Pysanka Master Class ($40.00/student discount $30.00, limited enrollment)

Master Class Registration at PYSANKA WORKSHOP March 8-9, 2008 (link opens Word document)

Annual Pysanka Workshop ($15.00/$10 - children 12 and under)

Workshop Registration at PYSANKA WORKSHOP March 8-9, 2008 (link opens Word document)

, or call 202-526-3737, or register on the day of the workshop

Additional sources of information about Pysanka:

For further information: send e-mail to Jurij Dobczansky.

Organizations

Last modified 01/08/08