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Maryland Department

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The Maryland Room is located on the second floor of the Annex in the Enoch Pratt Central Library, at 400 Cathedral Street.  Enter the building and go straight back to the end of the hall.  Turn right and go to the end. When you reach the entrance to the African American Department, take the elevator or stairs to the second floor.

Introduction

Dating back to its opening in 1934, the Maryland Department of the Enoch Pratt Free Library has been responsible for a collection of materials relating to the history, economics, social conditions, literature and the arts and all aspects of the development and status of Maryland and its citizens. More information about the collection can be found here. 

Check out our Delicious Logo Delicious links to discover more websites about Maryland!  What's Delicious?

Genealogy & Family History

Our 2010 Special Genealogy Event on March 27

Unexpected Legacy: Genealogical Evidence for African Americans and Women from the Civil War 

Liberty and Union

 

Maryland Genealogy  

 

Research Guides

Subject Guides

Links to useful websites arranged by subject.

How-To Guides 

In-depth research assistance for specific Maryland topics.

Concept Guides 

These guides provide the history of an important Maryland topic.

 

2010 Census Guide

In the Spotlight

March is Women's History Month   

The Maryland Women's Heritage Center is the first state-based center of its kind in the nation, preserving the past and shaping the future by recognizing the contributions of Maryland women and girls of diverse backgrounds.

"But Grandma Never Carried a Gun." Military records can be used to trace female ancestors, too! A special presentation featuring genealogist Marie Melchiori at the Central Library coming March 27th.

Winter skies looking threatening?

Find Information fast about school closings, traffic conditions, and important numbers you can call from Baltimore City's Snow Page.

And for live traffic video, real-time traffic maps, and information for Maryland commuters, try CHART from the Maryland Department of Transportation.

Employer Incentives for Hiring People with Disabilities is a new report issued by Baltimore's Mayor's Office of Community and Human Development's Commission on Disabilities. This document outlines and provides access to information on tax credits/incentives for employers who hire disabled workers.

Maryland and the Economic Stimulus
Get a better understanding of the stimulus package as it affects Maryland, and track the progress of the State’s Recovery & Reinvestment plan.

 
 

Maryland News

Latest Maryland News from The Examiner

Special Resources

Terrapin Yearbook Cover2
Yearbooks
Maryland Counties Map
Histories of Municipalities and Counties 
Senator Mikulski
Notable Marylanders 
Maryland Telephone Directories
Telephone Directories
(PDF)
Image of Mr. Boh from Maryland Dept. Ephemera Collection
Ephemera Collection
Best Game Cover
New Books
 

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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Maryland Department
Central Library
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

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