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Scholarship. Outreach. Devotion.

The Marian Library is recognized both nationally and internationally as a center for scholarship on the Blessed Virgin Mary. It serves the research needs of the faculty and students of the University of Dayton and visitors worldwide. It also documents the diverse expressions of popular devotion to Mary.
Founded in 1943

80 years

of growth since its founding by the Society of Mary.

7 centuries

of material with 100 languages represented.

Helpful LInks

Current Exhibit

Visit the Marian Library Gallery to see impactful imagery and artifacts — including newly acquired artworks — as we showcase our Ukrainian Marian Collection. Open through Nov. 10, 2023.

From the Blog
Mulder, wearing a dark shirt, sits at a large table looking down as he reads from a book. He is surrounded by wooden bookcases lined with book.
Libraries 09.18.23
Going Deeper

Fellowship honoree delves into philosophical theology, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Louis de Montfort and the nature of Marian icons.

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Label removed from a bottle of “Liebfraumilch white Rhine wine produced in Germany. Shipped and bottled by Franz Reh & Sohn, Weinkellerei, Leiwen-Germany-Abfüller.” The label is a light golden paper, rounded at the top. A gold, outlined in black, standing Madonna nursing the Infant Jesus in the middle of illustrated grapevines is at the top above “Liebfraumilch” which is set in an old style script. The “L” is red and the rest of the letters are gold. “Liebraumilch” is surrounded by gold scrolls.
Faith/Mission 09.07.23
Nursing Madonnas: Treasured Images of Tender Care

Images of the Blessed Mother nursing the infant Christ first appear in the Americas in the early 1500s. Learn more and see a selection items from the Marian Library's collections.  

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Activities and Downloads
Game cards with two matching flowers, one back
Fun and Games with Mary

Check out these family-friendly ways to connect with Marian Library collections. They were created by Marian Library faculty and staff for everyone to enjoy.

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