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With more than 7.3 million items in a variety of physical, digital, and electronic formats, the Sheridan Libraries provide the major library research resources for Johns Hopkins University.

06/05/2026

From behind-the-scenes construction tours to museum exhibitions, scavenger hunts, and creative alumni gatherings, Alumni Weekend 2026 showcased the vibrant community at the Sheridan Libraries & University Museums.

Take a look and learn more about this celebration of discovery, connection, and Hopkins History by visiting bit.ly/3PWtuC1.

06/02/2026

THURSDAY AT 6 PM: In antebellum America, enslaved girls were among the most vulnerable members of society due to anti-Black racism, sexism, and ageism. But Black girls and their community laid claim to childhood innocence despite enslavers’ persistent efforts to adultify them.

Through a close reading of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861) and Louisa Picquet, the Octoroon: A Tale of Southern Slave Life (1861), MaDeja Leverett, a doctoral candidate in history at Johns Hopkins University, will highlight the girlhood experiences of Harriet Jacobs and Louisa Picquet as significant examples that speak to the intricacies of enslaved girls’ lives.

Register now at bit.ly/becomingwomen.

06/01/2026

It's ! 🏗️ 🏛️ ✨

Get a glimpse of the progress we've made on the Eisenhower Library renovation, enjoy behind the scenes shots and details from the construction process, and learn about some of the amazing features you can expect in our new space.

Follow along every as we share construction updates leading to Eisenhower’s reopening in January 2027 and check out the renovation details at bit.ly/mserenovation.

05/29/2026

JUNE 12TH AT 12 PM: In 19th-century Japan, woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e, or "pictures of the floating world," delighted the Japanese public with images of famous actors, dreamy landscapes, and idealized depictions of laboring classes. The prints' portability and availability made them some of the earliest pieces of art to enter into the Western souvenir trade, and their impact became global.

Mining Evergreen Museum & Library's robust but rarely seen collection of Japanese prints, Johns Hopkins Museums Curator of Collections Michelle Fitzgerald will highlight the artistry and reception of ukiyo-e as well as their impact on both Western and Japanese artists into the 20th century.

Register now at bit.ly/4wUCdoQ.

05/28/2026

Just in time for National Historic Preservation Month, Homewood Museum’s 225-year-old south-facing windows have been diligently repaired- the latest in an ongoing series of preservation and restoration projects at Homewood and its sister museum, Evergreen Museum & Library. Both museums maintain working relationships with a roster of top artisans and companies specializing in historic preservation.

The windows’ restoration caps off a spate of recent exterior and interior projects, including replacing and repairing the house’s south side shutters; re-building the portico, steps, and railing on the north side of the house; re-finishing the north side door; repainting its historic interior spaces; and an extensive restoration of the Homewood property’s original privy.

Learn more at bit.ly/4wUrueb!

05/25/2026

It's ! 🏗️ 🚧 ✨

Enjoy this sneak peek into the construction of the renovated Eisenhower Library. While the outside of the building hasn’t changed much, the interior has gone through a massive overhaul and there is a lot to be excited about this remodeled space: expanded support for student study, increased space for the growing use of rare books and archives, broadened facilities for both digital and print-based scholarship, improved exhibition capabilities and new opportunities for engagement.

Watch students, staff and faculty sign their names and leave their mark on the construction at https://youtu.be/ap-LmvQqaD4

Follow along every as we share construction updates leading to Eisenhower’s reopening in early 2027 and check out the renovation details at bit.ly/mserenovation.

05/21/2026

Congratulations and best wishes to the graduating class of ! We feel extremely privileged to have shared our libraries with you during your tenure at Johns Hopkins University.

05/20/2026

MAY 28TH AT 6:15 PM: Don your best flapper and zoot suit attire for an evening of Prohibition-era intrigue brought to you by the Murder Mystery Company in Baltimore! Evergreen’s historic Carriage House will transform into the Dunn Speakeasy to host the wedding of two rival mafia families. But in this “married to the mob” event, someone is bound to lose power, which means someone else will lose their life! 😱

Solve this case with your fellow detectives during this interactive, Clue-style comedic event. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served prior to the performance. 🔎✨️

Register now at https://evergreen-museum-library.vbotickets.com/event/murder_mystery_at_evergreen/181079.

05/18/2026

It's and we've got an exciting update about a new cultural landmark coming to the Eisenhower Library! 🏗️ 🎨 ✨⁠

Lindsay Adams’ monumental diptych Kind of Blue (1959), inspired by Miles Davis’ iconic jazz album, has been acquired by Johns Hopkins University for permanent installation in the newly renovated Eisenhower Library.

The 14-foot-wide abstract work spanning two canvases explores Black history, migration, memory, and belonging through layered shades of blue and jazz-inspired improvisation. First exhibited as part of Ceremony, a solo show of new work by Adams at the university’s Frary Gallery in Washington, D.C., the piece will become part of the library’s reimagined public art program when the space reopens in 2027.

Learn more about this exciting acquisition at hub.jhu.edu/2026/05/07/lindsay-adams-kind-of-blue-eisenhower-library.

Follow along every as we share construction updates leading to Eisenhower’s reopening in early 2027 and check out the renovation details at bit.ly/mserenovation.

05/13/2026

Fox45 News has profiled our very own George Peabody Library in their "Amazing America" series!

Along with over 300,000 books, the Peabody Library also contains "Dreams of Scholarship: 150 Years of Discovery", an exploration of Johns Hopkins University’s past, present, and future through the lens of its libraries

Watch now at foxbaltimore.com/amazing-america/amazing-america-inside-baltimores-cathedral-of-books!

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