Enoch Pratt Free Library

National Library Week is always a special time at the Light Street Branch.  This year, to kick off the festivities, we enlisted the talents of Sac Au Lait, a popular New Orleans jazz band.  Sac Au Lait and the Friends of the Light Street Branch led a parade through Federal Hill that consisted of library supporters of all ages.  No one could resist the happy sounds of that jazzy music! Next up, Penny Troutner of Light Street Cycles talked about the joys and challenges of bicycling in Baltimore. Penny is one of Baltimore's foremost bicycling promoters, known throughout the community for her activism in safety issues.  And then there was the Fairy Tale Ball, an enchanting evening of princesses, live music, and a theatrical production of "The Three Bears."  The reviews of this well-attended event by our community were fabulous.  MPT even provided Princess Presto to add to the specialness of the evening. These events, along with our regularly scheduled programs brought the community to our doors in droves.  This year's NLW theme,"Communities Thrive @ Your Library" was never truer anywhere.

Light Street LIVE!

Come to My Garden - Ruth Hulett in Concert

Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Light Street Branch continues in its monthly offering of FREE musical entertainment.  Join us for an evening of song as lyrical soprano Ruth Hulett performs a fascinating program of songs by Amercian women composers. Ms. Hulett will sing beautiful renditions of songs familiar and forgotten, from 19th century parlor songs to the blues, classical arts songs to Appalachian folk music to jazz. Learn about these remarkable women in celebration of Women's History Month. From "I Love You Truly" to "Give Me One Reason to Stay Here," Ms. Hulett brings women's music to life.

Summer readers got creative at the Light Street Branch!  Leftover cardboard boxes were transformed into beautiful works of art by the hands of our imaginative neighborhood children.  The boxes will be on display in the library.

Dig out your saddle shoes, dungarees, and poodle skirts and get yourself to the Light Street Branch on Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.  Local band Retro-Rockets will rock your socks off playing hits from the 50's and 60's. You'll hear all your favorite oldies as this energetic cover band plays their renditions of the Drifters, the Beatles, Chuck Berry, and more.  Dancing is guaranteed, as is a rollicking good time! As always, this is a FREE performance.

The Friends of the Light Street Branch is holding a book sale!  Great prices and great selection await.  The hours for the sale are:

Thursday, April 30: Noon to 6 p.m.

Friday, May 1: Noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 2: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Don't miss it!

Back by popular demand!  Library Idol returns to the Light Street Branch, May 14, 6:00 p.m.  Are you Baltimore's answer to Susan Boyle?  Register to perform your family-friendly act by calling 410-396-1096.  Read a poem, sing a song, perform a dance routine, play an instrument, or perform a stand-up comedy routine.  Show us your talent! Don't miss this fun-filled evening of entertainment.