The Department of Special Collections and Archives has oodles of really cool materials available for everyone to use, including Hopkins students looking for fun and fabulous ways to gain experience with […]
Dirty Books and Longing Looks!
Bring on the fainting couches, ladies and gents, because it’s time once more for a Special Collections Valentine’s library treat — Dirty Books and Longing Looks! Remember all the fun […]
Vogueing in Special Collections?
Ever wonder what goes on in the Department of Special Collections? Totally awesome things, that’s what! Our student employees in particular do a wide variety of jobs, from monitoring our snazzy […]
Get Ready, Set, Go to Book Fest 2011!
Calling all bibliophiles! Calling all bibliomaniacs! Heck, calling anyone looking for a good time in lovely Mount Vernon Square (hey — not that type of good time, buddy)! The supreme meeting for all things […]
Make ‘Em Laugh!
Did you hear the one about two German teenagers who opened a publishing house in Baltimore? Nope, this is not the set up to some real bad joke involving lederhosen […]
By George, the Past Was Strange!
Hopkins’ very own George Peabody Library is well-known for its stunning architecture and important literary collections, but did you know that it is also a time capsule of sorts, revealing […]
The Three O’Clock Shuffle!
Thinking about doing some research at the George Peabody Library? Awesomesauce! Just note that starting on July 1, the Peabody Library will be closing at 3 o’clock on Fridays (don’t worry […]
New Opening Hours for the Department of Special Collections!
Opening hours for the Department of Special Collections will be changing starting June 1. We will be open to researchers at 9am instead of 8:30. Rejoice all ye researchers for that […]
Looking for a Good Time with Old Books?
In this age of Kindles, Nooks, & iPads, do you find yourself inexplicably drawn to vellum-bound books? Is the smell of mimeographed paper more enticing than that of freshly baked […]
Celebrate Spring (and get free cake) with the Peabody & the Flowermart!
Are you looking for an awesome way to celebrate the last week of classes? Then why not head to Mount Vernon Place Saturday, May 7, and check out Baltimore’s very own […]