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Location Closure All Pratt Library locations will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Location Closure The Johnston Square Branch is closed Wednesday, July 1 due to HVAC repairs.

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News

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

Renovations & Improvements

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

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Summer Break Baltimore
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Summer Break Baltimore

Begins June 15

Another great summer of reading, events, and activities is underway! Play Summer Break Baltimore BINGO and win prizes while discovering the great programs and resources your library has to offer.

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Young Children
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Young Children

Ages 0—5 Spark imagination with books, programs, and games.
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Ages 6—11 Make crafts, get homework help, and browse books.
Teens
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Teens

Ages 12—18 Learn how to write poetry, game with friends, and find books.
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At the Pratt Find career assistance, fitness classes, and research resources.
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The Devoted
The Devoted

The Devoted

Catherine Cho
Famous Men
Famous Men

Famous Men

Julie Buntin
Lady X
Lady X

Lady X

Molly Fader
When Mikan Road Was Ours
When Mikan Road Was Ours

When Mikan Road Was Ours

D K Furutani
Cool Machine
Cool Machine

Cool Machine

Colson Whitehead
Everything To the Sea
Everything To the Sea

Everything To the Sea

Alicia Upano
The Boy Who Lived
The Boy Who Lived

The Boy Who Lived

David Holmes
The Cure at Walden Pond
The Cure at Walden Pond

The Cure at Walden Pond

Thomas Moore
Dad, Love, Me
Dad, Love, Me

Dad, Love, Me

Matthew Quick
Man-Made
Man-Made

Man-Made

Karen Korellis Reuther
Unsayable
Unsayable

Unsayable

Michael Cunningham
American Alt
American Alt

American Alt

Chris Lockhart
Scream 7
Scream 7

Scream 7

Mercy
Mercy

Mercy

Magellan
Magellan

Magellan

Salvable
Salvable

Salvable

It Was Just an Accident
It Was Just an Accident

It Was Just an Accident

You. Season 5.
You. Season 5.

You. Season 5.

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Featured Event

Maryland 250

July & beyond

Celebrate 250 years of Maryland with local history talks, crafts, games, and more for all ages at locations across the city.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Popsicle Stick Rockets! TODAY 12:00 PM
Popsicle Stick Rockets! Herring Run Program Details
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Videogames at the Library TODAY 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Videogames at the Library Patterson Park Program Details
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DIY Bow Ties & Semiquincentennial Party TODAY 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
DIY Bow Ties & Semiquincentennial Party Central Library Program Details
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Camp Saga: Teen Summer @ the Pratt TODAY 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Camp Saga: Teen Summer @ the Pratt Central Library Program Details
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Game On Wednesdays: Fast & Fun TODAY 1:00 PM
Game On Wednesdays: Fast & Fun Southeast Anchor 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.

Current Newspapers
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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.

Pratt Free Market
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Pratt Free Market

Pratt Free Market is a judgment-free, accessible, modern, and FREE grocery store located at the Southeast Anchor Library, open two days per week.

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