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Fine Arts and Music Department

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The Fine Arts and Music Department is located in the Central Library at 400 Cathedral Street. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor and turn left at the main hallway.  The department is directly across from the Poe Room.

Introduction

Looking for a song? Learning to paint? Pricing an antique? The Fine Arts and Music Department offers materials on art history and technique, music and musicians, photography, fashion, crafts, architecture, and museums.
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Art and Photography Collection    

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Includes circulating and reference books on all aspects of art and  photography. 

Special resources include Framed Prints and the Picture Collection 

 

 

 

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Music Collection

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Books on music, musicians, sheet music and musical scores.

 

The Song Index includes the contents of over 2,120 songbooks. Use Tune Dex to find the first verse, melody line, and copyright information for popular songs through the 1950s. 

 

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Crafts and Fashion Collection

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Includes knitting, beading, sewing, woodwork and other craft books.  As well as fashion books, including books about designers, and how to make clothing.

 

 

 

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Antiques and Collectibles Collection

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Is there a mysterious treasure in your attic? 

How Much Are My Antiques and Collectibles Worth? 

          

                     

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Hours

Mon:10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tue:10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wed:10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thu:10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri:10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat:10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun:1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday hours apply October - May
Holiday closings schedule

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Fine Arts and Music
Central Library
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

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