Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

It's ! 🏗️ 📊 ✨

Enjoy this preview of the upcoming Center for Digital Scholarship!

Designed to empower faculty and students to enhance research through digital tools, this space will offer access to technology, collaborative workspaces, and expertise in digital research methodologies.

From advanced data analysis and visualization to digital archiving and publishing, it equips researchers across disciplines with the skills and resources needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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.⁠
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Picture 1: Rendering of the Center for Digital Scholarship, showing ample collaborative workspaces.

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