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Location Closure The Herring Run Branch is closed through Thursday, October 15 due to building maintenance.

Location Closure The Orleans Street Branch is closed through Saturday, October 17 due to building maintenance.

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Renovations & Improvements

The Forest Park, Washington Village, and Reisterstown Road branches are closed for facility improvements. 

News

The Fall 2026 edition of Compass is available now! Pick up a copy while supplies last at your local Library location.

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Maryland STEM Festival
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Maryland STEM Festival

October 17 – November 17

The Enoch Pratt Free Library is proud to participate in The Maryland STEM Festival, a month-long celebration of programming that fosters the joy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and promotes STEM-based careers.

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Ages 12—18 Learn how to write poetry, game with friends, and find books.
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Mercy's Child
Mercy's Child

Mercy's Child

Richard Paul. Evans
The Occidental Book of The Dead
The Occidental Book of The Dead

The Occidental Book of The Dead

T Geronimo Johnson
Friends and Family
Friends and Family

Friends and Family

Natalie Baszile
Peck & Peck
Peck & Peck

Peck & Peck

Bonnie Garmus
Adam and Eve.
Adam and Eve.

Adam and Eve.

Jeffrey. Archer
The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford
The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford

The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford

Nafissa Thompson-Spires
The Two Saddest Kitchens
The Two Saddest Kitchens

The Two Saddest Kitchens

Roz Chast
The Collision
The Collision

The Collision

Eric C So
Tyrant Lizard Queen
Tyrant Lizard Queen

Tyrant Lizard Queen

Riley. Black
The Best Kind of American
The Best Kind of American

The Best Kind of American

Kim Ghattas
Notes On A Blacklash
Notes On A Blacklash

Notes On A Blacklash

April Ryan
The Savage Mind
The Savage Mind

The Savage Mind

David Treuer
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden

Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia

Carlos Mencia

Une Jeunesse Allemande =
Une Jeunesse Allemande =

Une Jeunesse Allemande =

The Colleano Heart
The Colleano Heart

The Colleano Heart

Girls Don't Cry
Girls Don't Cry

Girls Don't Cry

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Spooky Season Events

October & beyond

Haunted history, creepy crafts, scary movies, fiendish games, and more!

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Free HIV & Hep-C Testing TOMORROW 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Rambling Readers TOMORROW 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Rambling Readers Central Library Program Details
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Shake Out Your Sillies With Ms. Eliza TOMORROW 10:30 AM
Shake Out Your Sillies With Ms. Eliza Waverly Program Details
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Baby & Toddler Storytime TOMORROW 11:00 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Hampden Program Details
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Preschool Storytime TOMORROW 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime Brooklyn Program Details
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Civic Engagement
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Civic Engagement

Your voice matters! Learn about contacting your representatives and researching policy with this guide to civic engagement.

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Computer & Internet Devices
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Computer & Internet Devices

With a Pratt Library card, you can borrow a Chromebook and mobile hotspot with WiFi to get online from the comfort of your home or on the go.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Enoch Pratt Free Library stands with our community and is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Current Newspapers

Access news from the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Banner, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more with your library card.

Social Impact Programs
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Social Impact Programs

Get free assistance and advice from lawyers, social workers, nurses, addiction recovery specialists, and more.

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