Learn about Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandrian Library), located in Baltimore's Sister City, Alexandria, Egypt. Presented by Heba El-Rafey.

Heba El-Rafey is the Director of Public Relations and International Communications at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), following a career with the organization that has spanned nearly 18 years, and in various leadership capacities. She is co-currently responsible for overseeing the BA Youth Activities Program which focuses on capacity building and engaging of young Egyptian; as well as being the main link with the International Friends of the BA Network. She has extensive hands-on experience in creating and engaging in cultural activities, event management and creating platforms for dialogue.

Join us for a visit to the Walters Art Museum to tour the Egyptian Art gallery after the lecture, 7:45pm-8:30pm.