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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
➡️ UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE SHERIDAN LIBRARIES & MUSEUMS:⁠ ⁠ 🐋 The Marvelous Magic Lantern⁠ Before film, the magic lantern was used for projecting images on screens/walls. Emma Straus will discuss its history and technology and present her short story "Whalebones."⁠ bit.ly/marvelouslantern⁠
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The Irene and Richard Frary Library @frarylibrarydc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Exciting times ahead for Eisenhower Library on the Homewood (Baltimore) campus. The grand reopening is scheduled for January! 🎉 hub.jhu.edu/2026/09/02/e... @jhulibraries.bsky.social
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With recent renovations, library's lowest level is a dungeon no more
The renovation of Eisenhower Library has brought sunlight where you least expect it—to the once-dim, subterranean depths of D-level
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Giving back AND staying cozy? Yes, please! Make a gift of $35+ to the Sheridan Libraries and claim a limited-edition Hopkins pullover as a thank-you. Your support fuels our community and programs as they Hop into Fall and settle into the new academic year.⁠ Give now at givecampus.com/s/ksvsel.
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
It’s time to Hop into Fall with Johns Hopkins! 🍂 Your gift helps students learn, faculty teach, and researchers make discoveries that will save lives around the world. Make a gift of $35 or more and we’ll send you a limited edition Hopkins quarter-zip pullover. Give now at givecampus.com/s/ksvsel.
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A day in the life of a JHU library book 📚 Requested books travel from off-site storage in Laurel, MD, to the Library Annex at Homewood.
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Get to know the people behind the Johns Hopkins Libraries! In our new staff spotlight series, Digital Scholarship and Data Services Manager Ashley Sands shares insights into her work, what inspires her, and the future of digital scholarship. Read now at bit.ly/4pXJmBD!
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The Irene and Richard Frary Library @frarylibrarydc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"Nearly 250 years ago, a Baltimore woman put her name on the Declaration of Independence, joining the likes of John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams..." Full story here: www.wypr.org/wypr-news/20... @jhulibraries.bsky.social
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How Baltimore printer Mary Katharine Goddard put her name on America’s founding document - in 1777
Her story is part of WYPR News’ series Holding The Old Line: 250 years of Maryland history.
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
APRIL 29TH AT 4:30 PM: Join us for the 2026 Harrison Lecture, exploring how history and political science developed as academic disciplines and their deep ties to the state. Learn more and register now at bit.ly/makingandunmaking.
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
APRIL 24TH AT 10 AM - 2 PM: Leave your mark on Eisenhower Library! Stop by Keyser Quad to sign a 28‑foot steel beam that will be installed in the renovated library and pick up a commemorative sticker and other giveaways! Learn more at bit.ly/jhubeamsigning.
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Last week, students Finnigan Keane and Meenal Srivastava took part in the Richard Macksey Research Symposium, presenting their studies of our special collections materials to a national audience. We are so proud of their hard work! 🎉
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
TOMORROW AT 6 PM: Inside Evergreen Museum & Library’s Bakst Theatre—the only extant theater in the world designed by Bakst—Curator of Collections Michelle Fitzgerald will discuss the art & life of Russian set & costume designer Léon Bakst. evergreen-museum-library.vbotickets.com/event/the_ba...
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The Edible Book Festival is waiting for your entry! 🎂⁠ ⁠ While it's always a good time to join in the fun, the deadline for entry is tomorrow, March 25th! Create a sweet (or savory) treat and be in the running for amazing prizes courtesy of our Special Collections department.⁠ bit.ly/jhuediblebooks
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
SUNDAY MARCH 29TH AT 3:00 PM: Join the Libraries & Museums as we celebrate the opening of Dreams of Scholarship: 150 Years of Discovery! ✨📚✨⁠ This exhibit at the George Peabody Library explores JHU’s past, present, and future through the lens of its libraries. Register now at bit.ly/4sMQeSN
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We’re still riding the #ONEHopkins high—and it’s thanks to YOU! Your generosity is helping shape the next 150 years of Hopkins people, research, and initiatives. If you didn’t get a chance to give, you’ve got one more opportunity! Support our mission at givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
A huge THANK YOU for celebrating and supporting the Sheridan Libraries on #ONEHopkins!  🎉 📚 🎉 Missed the excitement? You’re in luck! There’s still time to give and claim your limited-edition Hopkins sesquicentennial backpack with a gift of $35. givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Final call to be a part of JHU's 150 year long legacy! We’re in the home stretch of #ONEHopkins, and the Sheridan Libraries are relying on your support to foster community, innovation, and discovery together. givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
#ONEHopkins celebrates our incredible community & 150 years of JH's impact. Every donation advances the Eisenhower Library modernization project, a renovation to reimagine Eisenhower as a modern & accessible library while preserving its historic character & legacy. 💙📚💙 givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Help us make an impact before time runs out this #ONEHopkins. Every gift to the Sheridan Libraries supports our mission to help foster knowledge, innovation, learning, and growth. ✨🧑‍🏫✨ givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
It’s #ONEHopkins, JHU's annual day of giving! Your gift today supports the Sheridan Libraries now & into the future through our Eisenhower Library modernization project, a lasting tribute to those who will shape the future of research, learning, and collaboration. ✨📚 ✨ givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
For 150 years, Johns Hopkins & the Libraries have helped the world move forward. Now help us pack for the future! Your gift will help reimagine the Eisenhower Library as a modern, welcoming, & future-focused research hub designed for the next generation of discovery. 💙📚💙 givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
It’s #ONEHopkins and we’re counting on your support to make all the difference for the Sheridan Libraries and our continuing mission to fuel research, creativity, and learning with our students. Gift $35+ & get a rare JHU backpack to celebrate 150 years of excellence. ✨🐦 ✨ givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Hop to it! #ONEHopkins is in full swing, and we’re on our way to 8,000 donors in 24 hours. Your gift of $35 or more doesn’t just make an impact on the Sheridan Libraries, it supports bold investments in the future of academic life at Hopkins. givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Today’s the day! #ONEHopkins is here, and we’re counting on your help! Celebrate 150 years of JHU & the Libraries by making a gift of $35 and snagging your limited-edition JHU backpack—because the best way to honor the past is to carry it forward! ✨🎒✨ givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
#ONEHopkins is Thursday, March 12 and we’ve set a HUGE goal of 8,000 donors in 24 hours to make a BIG difference for the Sheridan Libraries so we can make an even BIGGER difference to students, faculty, and the public. Give now and snag a limited-edition JHU backpack. 🐦 🎒✨ givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🎉 Happy Anniversary to our Friends of the Libraries! 🎉⁠ ⁠ Today marks 95 years since the Friends of the Johns Hopkins University Libraries were founded, a group created to rally support for the university’s growing library system. 📚⁠ Learn more & join: library.jhu.edu/giving/friends-of-the-libraries
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
MARCH 12 AT 12 PM: Curious about the renovation of the Eisenhower Library? 🤔⁠ ⁠ Join us for our upcoming Lunch With the Libraries, where Dean Elisabeth Long of Sheridan Libraries & University Museums will lead a virtual tour paired with a Q&A session.⁠ ✨️🏛️✨️⁠ ⁠ Registration is required: bit.ly/4bjpseI
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Hopkins Retrospective @hopkinsretro.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Nandini Rastogi, A&S '29, explains how a disastrous fire created new opportunities for JHU's early libraries in her blog post "The fire that transformed Johns Hopkins’ libraries, part one". @jhulibraries.bsky.social www.library.jhu.edu/news/2026/02...
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The fire that transformed Johns Hopkins' libraries, part one
Special Collections First-Year Fellow Nandini Rastogi, who's majoring in public health and minoring in business and environmental studies, explores the impact of a disastrous fire on the university's ...
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
The countdown is on! March 12 is #ONEHopkins- your gift TODAY brings us closer to our goal of 8,000 donors!⁠ ⁠ Support the Sheridan Libraries as we celebrate Johns Hopkins’ 150th anniversary. Make a gift of $35 or more and you’ll get a limited-edition Hopkins backpack. 🐦️🎒✨️⁠ ⁠ givecampus.com/s/0ysyn2
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Learn statistics & quantitative methods this summer with in person or online training! 📊 Over $400k in scholarships are available for the ICPSR Summer Program. Applications due March 1, 2026. Learn more and apply now at myumi.ch/ICPSRscholarships
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
From national security to new resources, the unmapped oceans of the Earth hold unanswered questions with global consequences. But how can we explore these undiscovered realms? 🔎🌎 Enter autonomous marine robots, the answer to revealing what is out of reach! 🌊🤖 Register now at bit.ly/jhumarinefuture
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Johns Hopkins University @jhu.edu · 17/02/2026
Johns Hopkins Commemoration Days are here! The tradition honors our 1876 inauguration, when Daniel Coit Gilman delivered his inaugural remarks. From Feb. 12–27, 2026 we celebrate 150 years with events and programs that reflect on our shared history and look toward the future. bit.ly/4cAvEjv.
A promotional poster for Commemoration Days 2026, taking place from February 12-27. It invites people to celebrate the anniversary of Johns Hopkins University's inauguration and its 150-year history. The poster features the university's logo and reads "JH 150 Years" against a blue background with academic-themed illustrations.A blue background with various graphics and text that has a schedule of events poster titled "Commemoration Days 2026." A note at the bottom states "*Registration required."A blue background with various graphics and text that has a schedule of events poster titled "Commemoration Days 2026." A note at the bottom states "*Registration required."
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Johns Hopkins University @jhu.edu · 22/02/2026
Happy Birthday, Hopkins! 150 years ago today, Johns Hopkins opened with a bold vision for learning and discovery. Come along as we look back at moments that shaped that legacy and continue to carry it forward. Explore more from 150 years of Johns Hopkins: 150.jhu.edu 1/3
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Johns Hopkins University @jhu.edu · 22/02/2026
Happy Birthday, Hopkins! 2/3💙
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Johns Hopkins University @jhu.edu · 22/02/2026
Happy Birthday, Hopkins! 3/3 💙
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Hopkins Retrospective @hopkinsretro.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
It’s that time of year again! 🧁 Hopkins Retrospective and Johns Hopkins University Libraries celebrates Commemoration Day every year to mark the inauguration of our first university president on February 22, 1876. For the 150th anniversary, it’s all hands on deck to reflect on Hopkins history.
Two students wearing winter jackets holding plates with cupcakes, a warm drink, and smiling and standing near large windows. Schedule of events listing lectures, celebrations, and activities at Hopkins from Feb 18 to Feb 24, 2026. Some events require registration. Schedule of events listing lectures, workshops, trivia, and exhibitions from Feb 25-27 for Commemoration Days 2026 at Johns Hopkins Homewood campus venues. Some events require registration.
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
👀⁠‼️⁠ ⁠ Pick up some sweet sesquicentennial swag TODAY to add style to your wardrobe, laptop, water bottle, and any other surface you want to show blue jay pride with!⁠ ⁠ @hopkinsretro.bsky.social Commemoration Day celebration⁠ 3-6 PM at the Bloomberg Student Center
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
TOMORROW AT 12 PM: Join us for a discussion on implementing historical models for diachronic change discovery as part of our Digital Humanities Workshops, led by Elisabeth Fittschen, grad student in the Center for Digital Humanities at KSAS. ⁠ Registration is required: jhu.libcal.com/event/15169626
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Happy Lunar New Year! 🔥🐎🔥⁠ ⁠ We're leaping into the Year of the Fire Horse, harnessing the vigor, swiftness, and dynamism it represents to follow our mission in supporting our students, faculty, staff and patrons. ⁠ Cheers to a year brimming with excitement, opportunity, and achievement!
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Join us for our 3 part event series Global Ballroom: Baltimore Meets Brazil! 📽️ 🎞️ This is Ballroom (2024)⁠: 2/26 at 5:30-8 PM 🎥 🎮 Peabody Ballroom Micro-Festival⁠: 2/27 at 5:30-7 PM 💃🕺 Vogue Workshop: Baltimore Meets Brazil⁠: 2/27 at 7-9 PM Learn more & register: krieger.jhu.edu/cams/2026/01...
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Ever wonder what our First Year Fellows research? 🤔 📚️ Read about Clare Lorenz, double major in international studies & economics, translating Paolo della Pergola's 'Compendium logicae' at bit.ly/4tQCjMX! Want to see more news about our research & teaching? Visit bit.ly/jhuresearchandteaching
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Love birds? 🐦️ Love art? 🖼️ Evergreen Museum & Library has the exhibit for you! Rare Air: Engangered Birds, Bats, Butterflies, & Bees displays art of illustrator Sarah Kaizar. Her art & objects from Evergreen's collections highlight the beauty & importance of our winged friends. More: bit.ly/4rEY8gc
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Learn how the libraries are helping the Antioch Recovery Project reunite Roman mosaics scattered across the globe. 🌍 Their map uses data, metadata, & more to link treasures back to their origins & each other, preserving cultural heritage for future generations. 🗺️⁠ ⁠ Learn more at bit.ly/4qbxZER
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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Johns Hopkins U. /Sheridan #Libraries: Open Source Programs Office Receives Grant to Establish Research #Software Support Network hub.jhu.edu/2026/01/06/o... #libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social
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Johns Hopkins University @jhu.edu · 02/01/2026
For 150 years, Johns Hopkins University has redefined what is possible through research, education, and discovery. As we enter our Sesquicentennial year, it's time to celebrate the relentless pursuit of knowledge and the people behind it. 150.jhu.edu
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Attention Blue Jays- don't forget that the MSE Library Annex, Brody Learning Commons, Hutzler Reading Room, Hodson Hall, and George Peabody Library will have adjusted hours for winter break!⁠ We hope you have a restful and rejuvenating holiday season! ❄️
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Looking for a study space during Reading and Exam Days? We've got you covered! Visit the Sheridan Libraries' website at library.jhu.edu/study-spaces for a directory of expanded study spaces on the Homewood campus, which will be updated as locations, hours, and other details become available.
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
TOMORROW: The Sheridan Library's Adopt a Book program allows you to adopt selected items by underwriting their costs. Join us for a virtual presentation from our talented curators as they share about special pieces from our collections. Register now at events.jhu.edu/form/lwtlm-adoptabook2025
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Lunch with the Libraries & Museums - Adopt A Book: Highlighting Recent Acquisitions to Our Collections | Johns Hopkins Events
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Starting this Friday, the MSE Library Annex and Brody Learning Commons have adjusted hours for the Thanksgiving holiday!⁠ ⁠ From 11/21 - 11/29: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday - Saturday, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday.⁠ Both spaces will be CLOSED 11/27 and 11/28. ⁠ Have a restful and rejuvenating break! 🦃
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
TODAY AT 2 PM: Join us in celebrating GIS Day with the Hopkins GIS community! This year’s hybrid event features several exciting presentations and a Lightning Talk Session where students, faculty, and staff can showcase their GIS-related work. ⁠ Event registration & more details: bit.ly/jhugis2025
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Johns Hopkins University Libraries @jhulibraries.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Attention library patrons- requesting books from libraries beyond JHU got easier this summer! 🌟 This July JH Libraries launched improvements to BorrowDirect so that if items are unavailable through BorrowDirect, the request is automatically forwarded to other libraries. Learn more at bit.ly/45HasEU
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