George Peabody Library

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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 consists of over 300,000 volumes largely from the 18th and 19th centuries. Notable strengths in the collection 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 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 of are available on site and in many research libraries. An overview of the Peabody Library strengths is contained in the Collections and Holdings page. Exhibitions of Sheridan Libraries Special Collections are displayed in the Peabody Library exhibit hall and the Eisenhower Library.

LIBRARY HOURS:

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.