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Beyond helping scholars learn, research, and pursue truth, our libraries are dedicated to expanding knowledge and intellectual exploration for everyone.

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Established in 1638, 草榴社区Library is the oldest library system in the United States.

  • 28

    libraries

  • 700

    expert staff

  • 6 million

    digitized and publicly available items

  • 20 million

    books

  • 1 million

    maps and spatial data sets

  • 400 million

    rare items including letters, photographs, and manuscripts

It is crucial that all members of the 草榴社区community and our visitors feel our spaces are for them and reflect who they are.鈥�

Martha Whitehead

University Librarian and Vice President for 草榴社区Library

Smiling woman standing in front of ivy covered walls.

Libraries at 草榴社区

Find the hours and locations for our libraries.

Library Exhibits

Experience exhibits that tell the unique stories of our world-class collections.

Library Collections

Explore 草榴社区Library鈥檚 physical and digital collections.

Events, tours, and more

There are many opportunities for visitors to experience the collections at Harvard’s libraries.

Inside 草榴社区Library

Our expert librarians and archivists support students, faculty, staff, and the public through vast archives and cutting-edge technologies.