Welcome to the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library. We are open for visitors without an appointment. Our public computer stations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff will impose a 15-minute limit if patrons are waiting. The internet and our databases are accessible via WiFi. If you bring a laptop, time restrictions will not apply. If you bring a flash drive, you may scan items using our photocopiers at no cost. Otherwise, standard copier and printer fees will apply. (April 4, 2022) |
Hours of Operation
Notice: Beginning January 2, 2025, the Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library is changing its hours of operation. To better align with community usage trends, the Library will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This updated schedule will replace the 2024 hours of Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Thurgood Marshall State Law Library, serves the needs of Maryland's government and citizens by building and preserving collections of legal information resources, promoting access to these collections, and creating educational opportunities that enhance the understanding of legal information. The State Law Library is located on the first floor of the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, at 361 Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis. For more information, contact the Library at [email protected], or call 410-260-1430.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- The Library's Special Collections Room is open to the public by appointment.
Holiday Closures
Visitors should check the Judiciary Information Line for delays and closings due to inclement weather or emergencies. All visitors are required to go through a metal detector.
CALENDAR YEAR 2024 | |
Monday, January 1, 2024 | New Year's Day |
Saturday, January 13, 2024 | Saturday before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday |
Monday, January 15, 2024 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday |
Saturday, February 17, 2024 | Saturday before Presidents' Day |
Monday, February 19, 2024 | Presidents' Day |
Saturday, May 25, 2024 | Saturday before Memorial Day |
Monday, May 27, 2024 | Memorial Day |
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
Thursday, July 4, 2024 | Independence Day |
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | Saturday before Labor Day |
Monday, September 2, 2024 | Labor Day |
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | Saturday before Indigenous Peoples' Day |
Monday, October 14, 2024 | Indigenous Peoples' Day |
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | Election Day (Observed) |
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Saturday before Veterans Day |
Monday, November 11, 2024 | Veterans Day |
Thursday, November 28, 2024 | Thanksgiving Day |
Friday November 29, 2024 | American Indian Heritage Day |
Saturday, November 30, 2024 | Saturday after Thanksgiving Day and American Indian Heritage Day |
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day |
CALENDAR YEAR 2025 | |
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | New Year's Day |
Monday, January 20, 2025 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday |
Monday, February 17, 2025 | Presidents' Day |
Monday, May 26, 2025 | Memorial Day |
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
Friday, July 4, 2025 | Independence Day |
Monday, September 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
Monday, October 13, 2025 | Indigenous Peoples' Day |
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | Veterans Day |
Thursday, November 27, 2025 | Thanksgiving Day |
Friday, November 28, 2025 | American Indian Heritage Day |
Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Christmas Day |