Baltimore and Maryland Voting Guide

General Election Voting Guide

Baltimore and Maryland voters, be prepared. Learn about early voting, on-site registration, polling places, and election day tips.
Vote D for Pratt

Vote "For" Question D to Support the Library

On November 8, vote for Bond Issue D to help fund improvements to Pratt Library buildings and facilities in coming years.
Central Library is Open Sundays

Central Library is Now Open Sundays

Visit the Central Library on Sunday afternoons from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, October through May.
Pratt Picks - recommended books

Pratt Picks

Book recommendations from Pratt Library staff, as seen and heard on WBAL and WYPR—reserve your copy today.
Central Library

Central Library Renovation

Preserving the past and positioning the Central Library/State Library Resource Center to serve Marylanders in the future.

Halloween Bingo

Celebrate Halloween with bingo & treats. Play bingo for free & win prizes (while supplies last).

Spooky Bingo

Play bingo with a spooky twist.

Halloween Makeup Studio

Create ghoulish gorey looks for Halloween.

S'mores and Scary Stories

Tell your favorite scary story and enjoy a sticky treat around the “campfire”.

Film: Hotel Transylvania 2

Everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania. Dracula's rigid monster-only hotel…

E-Mail Beyond the Basics

New date: Monday, October 31 Using Google, create an email account; learn to compose, send and retrieve…

Light Street Writers' Exchange

A read and critique group for writers with interest in all forms of writing: poetry, novel, short story…

Hands on Holidays

The Jewish Community Center of Baltimore celebrates the traditions of various aspects and holidays of…

Lawyer in the Library: One-on-One Consultations

Lawyers from Maryland Legal Aid provide one-on-one legal services.

Savvy Caregiver Educational Workshop: Legal Information: Wills, Advance Directives, Power of Attorney

The Savvy Caregiver is a series of ten educational workshops designed to provide caregivers with information…

Smoking Cessation: The Dangers of Tobacco Use and Ways to Quit

Janell Martin, Community Health Educator, Baltimore City Health Department, talks about the dangers of tobacco…

The Clifton Branch Library: Andrew Carnegie's Gift to Baltimore

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Clifton Branch. Presented by Julie Saylor, Maryland Department…

Knitting and Crochet Club

Come join us for some creative fun. For experts and beginners alike.

LEGO Challenge

Come build with LEGOs to complete a different quest each month!

Creation Station: Open Play

Explore your creative side on Tuesdays in the Creation Station and do whatever STEM-ulates you. 

Guerrilla Art

Using different mediums, teens make a creative "street art" statement.

Picture Book Parade

November is Picture Book Month.  Listen to and look at picture books, then draw your own picture to illustrate a…

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Come learn about the festive Day of the Dead. Remember loved ones. Sample treats.  

Film: Bridge of Spies

This historical drama, set during the Cold War, tells the story of a Brooklyn lawyer who is tasked with…

Introduction to Google Drives

Documents and Calendar - Create basic documents in Google. Drawings - Create, and edit images, charts…

Pratt Podcasts - Terry McMillan featured

Pratt Podcasts

Authors and speakers recorded live at the Pratt—listen now or download for later. Featured: Terry McMillan.
Baltimore LINK

Baltimore Area's New Transit System

Learn about changes coming to local transit, including route changes, new maps, and ways to get involved.
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