Reserve a room at the Govans Branch for your next meeting or community event.
Govans
Open now; Closing at 8:00 PM
phone:
(410) 396‑6098
email:
GVN@prattlibrary.org
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Parking & Public Transit
Parking
Bike parking and street parking, both metered and free, available.
Bus
52, Red
For more public transportation information, visit the Maryland Transit Administration.
| Day | Opens | Closes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM | — | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM | — | 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM | — | 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM | — | 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM | — | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM | — | 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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Holidays & Early Closings
All Pratt Library locations will be closed on the following days:
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
| Day after Christmas | Friday, December 26, 2025 |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31, 2026 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
Located in the heart of Govans just off York Road near Govans Elementary School the Govans Branch serves the communities of North Central Baltimore including Govans, Belvedere, Homeland, and Radnor-Winston.
The Govans branch was opened at 5714 Bellona Avenue in September 1921. The building was expanded in 1942 and renovated in 1993. The Govans branch is still open today. Read more Pratt location history.
Upcoming Events
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Wednesday – Dec 31
10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Govans Program Details Program Details
Baby & Toddler Storytime Govans Program Details Program Details
Features & Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Computers for public use
- Photocopier and printing services
- Children and Teen sections
- Annual Spring Lecture and Fall Celebration
- Job and Career assistance
- Events and programs for all ages
- ADA accessible
Community & Meeting Rooms
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