The Mother Philemon Doyle Library
The Mother Philemon Doyle Library is foundational to Notre Dame Prep's academic programs and has always served as a center for learning, discovery, and exposure. Beyond its traditional role, the Library has evolved into multi-use resources with digital databases, personal study centers, and new technologies that support students of all learning styles.
Our library staff partner directly with teachers to customize support materials and resources for classwork and research projects. With more than 35,000 circulating items, college-level reference materials, 24/7 access to more than 25 databases, and a comprehensive collection of eBooks, students in all grade levels can access relevant, up-to-date information for all their academic projects.
Our library staff partner directly with teachers to customize support materials and resources for classwork and research projects. With more than 35,000 circulating items, college-level reference materials, 24/7 access to more than 25 databases, and a comprehensive collection of eBooks, students in all grade levels can access relevant, up-to-date information for all their academic projects.
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Library Hours
The Library is open to all students from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. -
Technology
The Library offers several amenities for students, faculty, and staff including self-service black & white and color printers and the ability to scan documents directly to their school email or OneDrive account. There are also interactive televisions in the Library Classroom and one Study Room, as well as a dropdown screen and projector for large gatherings in the main library space. -
Study Rooms
Refurbished in 2012 through generous donations from the Class of 2012 and the NDP Parents’ Association, the Library offers three study rooms for independent or group work. -
MacIntosh Reading Room and Women's Collection
The Dr. Houston and Diane Dippold MacIntosh Reading Room houses the Margot and Diane Dippold Women’s Collection—a gift from NDP alumna Dr. Diane Dippold MacIntosh '58 containing books by, for, and about women.
As a passionate advocate for education and equality, Dr. MacIntosh studied Black literature at a time when few women were in academia, and when the field itself was rarely explored at such a high level. She has also been a dedicated activist for workplace equality and fair pay. Dr. MacIntosh’s commitment to education and literature is reflected in her generous support of NDP.
Dynamic Resources
- Dedicated staff responsive to student needs and available all day for answering questions, helping with research, ordering books that students request, and more.
- Responsive collection development includes books, periodicals, DVDs, and databases.
- Access to 26 databases including videos and digital magazines.
- Extensive Reference section includes books available for two-night checkout and many titles available as eBooks.
- Large fiction section, which includes young adult and Middle Level titles, encourages reading for pleasure.
- Broad collection of audio-visual materials.
- Digital video and photography equipment including cameras, tripods, lighting, and computer projectors are available to borrow.
- No limit on the number of materials that can be checked out, even during summer break.
Library Week
A treasured tradition in the spring, Ellen Norton Cullen Library Week—named in honor of a beloved former NDP librarian—celebrates the important role of our library and librarians. The week includes an annual book donation drive, which supports several Baltimore-area schools. The grade level with the most books donated throughout the week also receives the annual Library Week banner.
The week also features a visit from a guest author to speak with our students, faculty, and staff. Recent guest authors who have participated in NDP's Library Week include Lakita Wilson, Wendy Maas, Maggie Stiefvater, and Corrie Wang, among others.
Keeping Mother Philemon Doyle's Legacy Alive
Mother Philemon Doyle (1874–1961) spent her entire life serving God and others. Raised by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, she entered the convent on Charles Street in 1896. She served as both a teacher and principal before returning to the College of Notre Dame in 1919 as president and mother superior. Notre Dame Prep's library is named in her memory.
Notre Dame Preparatory School
A Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls in grades 6–12, sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame
