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 […]
Dirty Books & Longing Looks at The Hut!
Does the annual occurrence of Valentine’s Day give you a bad case of the humdrums? Don’t be a sad Keanu! Commandeer Cupid’s chariot and swing by The Hut from 4:30-6 on February […]
Flickr-vision, Rare Books & Manuscripts Style!
Sure, Flickr is a great place to share wacky vacation photos with your friends or to announce that you have the most adorable dog in the world, but did you […]
Visit the Peabody Library at the Baltimore Book Festival!
Have you been looking for an excuse to visit the lovely and historic Peabody Library? Well, then why not swing by during this weekend’s Baltimore Book Festival? Friendly Rare Books […]
To Pudding-Making or the Pen: The Literary Output of Fanny Trollope
Fanny Milton Trollope (ca. 1780-1863), the mother of the esteemed writer Anthony Trollope, was herself a popular and successful writer in the 19th century. Her work was so popular on […]