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Contact the Peabody Library Staff ![George Peabody Library [Michael Dersin Photography]](/bin/t/t/gpl_library_smaller.jpg) | The George Peabody Library is a remarkable research library housed in a remarkable building. The goal of the Peabody Library's first librarian was to build a library that contained the best and latest literature in all branches of knowledge except law and medicine. Begun in 1860, the library collection contains over 300,000 volumes largely from the 18th and 19th centuries. Notable collection strengths are archaeology, British art and architecture, British and American history, biography, English and American literature, Romance languages and literature, Greek and Latin classics, history of science, geography, and exploration and travel including a large map collection. The collection also includes some bound manuscripts. The George Peabody Library is part of the Sheridan Libraries Special Collections. A portion of the collection is represented on-line in the JHU Catalog. The most complete access to the collection is contained in the library's pioneering printed catalog, Catalog of the Library of the Peabody Institute. Issued in 1883 and 1896, these detailed dictionary catalogs described books as well as articles within journals held by the library. Copies are available on site and in many research libraries. An overview of the Peabody Library strengths is contained in the Collections and Holdings page.
| Harmony to the Eyes: Charting Palladio's Architecture from Rome to Baltimore
March 14-June 17, 2008
The George Peabody Library Exhibition Gallery
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, Noon-5pm. Beautiful first editions of rare architectural treatises, hand-colored map and original prints from the 15th through the 19th centuries are displayed in this exhibition celebrating Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio’s birth in 1508. |
| Open for Readers
Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Saturdays, 9am-1pm Open for Viewing
Tuesday-Saturday, 10-10:15am
Tuesday-Friday, 3-3:15pm For more information about the library, please call 410-659-8179. The George Peabody Library is also available as an event space; for rental information, please call 410-659-8197 or visit the Peabody Library Events page.
Driving Directions A public parking garage is located on Calvert Street between Center and Monument Streets. The George Peabody Library is a member of the Mt. Vernon Cultural District. | ![George Peabody Library Stacks (View of Balconies) [Michael Dersin Photography]](/bin/t/z/GPLbalconies_smaller.jpg) |
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