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Visitors are welcome to see the exhibitions on Wednesdays, 2 pm to 6 pm, and Fridays, 1 pm to 5 pm. General access to the Rockfeller, Sciences, and John Hay libraries is limited to only current Brown and RISD faculty, staff and students. A current Brown University or RISD ID is required for entry into these libraries.

Notice: The broadside collections will be closed until the end of March due to the Smith Magic Room renovation.



Welcome to the John Hay Library

John Hay Library Hours


Open to current Brown students, faculty, and staff



More hours

Daily:
Last page of items: 30 minutes before closing
Lunch recess: 12-1pm

Please see the Visiting page for more information.


Members of the Brown community and external researchers may submit questions using the the form below. We will assist you as soon as we can.


Contact

Mailing Address
John Hay Library
20 Prospect Street / Box A
Providence, RI 02912
401-863-3723
401-863-2146




Rough hand drawing of cartoonish monsters with label 'Episode No. 2 - Randolph Carter defies the deamons of Baal-NaplongFrank Belknap Long, Episode No. 2 - Randolph Carter defies the daemons of Baal-Naplong, 1926. Howard P. Lovecraft collection. Brown University Library.
intricately illustrated music notation with lyrics in Latin and biblical scenesLeaves from a Neapolitan Antiphonal, 14th C., Annmary Brown Manuscript Collection.
Posed photo of 21 women dressed in various costumes for Halloween party with caption: 'Brown '97 Hallowe'en Party Sophomore YearHalloween Party 1894 Pembroke College (Brown University). Pembroke College Archives
The Willis Reading Room at the John Hay LibraryThe Willis Reading Room at the John Hay Library
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