Hornbake Library
Home to UMD’s Special Collections and University Archives, with quiet and group study floors.
You can study in Hornbake’s Maryland Room without an appointment. To look at Special Collections materials, book an appointment at least 3 business days ahead. Quiet study is on floors 1 and 2, group study on floors 1 and 3.
Today, Monday Oct 19: 7am - 10pm
Hours
| Mon Oct 19 | 7am - 10pm |
|---|---|
| Tue Oct 20 | 7am - 10pm |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7am - 10pm |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7am - 10pm |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7am - 10pm |
| Sat Oct 24 | Closed |
| Sun Oct 25 | Closed |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7am - 10pm |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7am - 10pm |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7am - 10pm |
| Thu Oct 29 | 7am - 10pm |
| Fri Oct 30 | 7am - 10pm |
| Sat Oct 31 | Closed |
From UMD Libraries’ hours calendar, refreshed every 6 hours.
What people come here for
Quiet Study
Silent floors, seats and outlets
Study Groups
Find people studying the same class
Group Rooms
Booking tips and who has a room
Special Collections and the Maryland Room
- The Maryland Room on floor 1 is the reading room for Special Collections and University Archives. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake
- The collections cover UMD and Maryland history, literature and rare books, labor and unions, mass media and the performing arts. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake
- Students can study in the Maryland Room without an appointment; everyone signs in and puts bags in a locker first. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake/maryland-room
- The Katherine Anne Porter Room recreates the author’s own library, with her furniture, books and belongings, and is open by appointment. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake/porter
Where to study
- Quiet individual study is on floors 1 and 2; group study is on floors 1 and 3. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake
- The 3rd-floor lobby has 15 tables, each seating up to 6 people working quietly together. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake/3rd-floor-lobby
- Printers in the 1st-floor lobby of Hornbake Library North work even when the Maryland Room is closed. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake
Also in the building
- The Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities (MITH). Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries
- A letterpress studio in room 0211 on the ground floor, open by appointment. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake/hornbake-library-letterpress-studio
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Hornbake Library: questions people ask
Do I need an appointment to study in Hornbake Library’s Maryland Room?
No. Studying and seeing exhibits need no appointment. Viewing Special Collections materials needs one, booked at least 3 business days ahead. Source: umd.libanswers.com/faq/373064
What is in Hornbake Library?
Special Collections and University Archives, the Katherine Anne Porter Room, MITH and student study space. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries
Where can I study in Hornbake Library?
Quiet individual study is on floors 1 and 2, and group study is on floors 1 and 3. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake
Can I visit the Katherine Anne Porter Room in Hornbake Library?
Yes. Room 1216 is open by appointment and free; contact Special Collections to schedule. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake/porter
Where are Hornbake Library’s hours posted?
Today’s hours are on the Hornbake page, and the full calendar is at umd.libcal.com/hours. Special Collections keeps its own hours. Source: lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake
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Facts checked October 19, 2026 against these official UMD pages.
- lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake
- umd.libanswers.com/faq/373064
- lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake/maryland-room
- lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake/porter
- lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake/3rd-floor-lobby
- lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries
- lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/hornbake/hornbake-library-letterpress-studio
- umd.libcal.com/hours
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