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Location Closure The Waverly Branch is closed Saturday, January 22 due to lack of heat.

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COVID-19 Safety at the Pratt

From health screenings to social distancing measures, the Pratt is working hard to keep you safe during in-person visits to the library. Learn more about the safety protocols in place at all Pratt locations.

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Ages 12—18 Learn how to write poetry, game with friends, and find books.
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The School For Good Mothers

The School For Good Mothers

Jessamine Chan
The Starless Crown

The Starless Crown

James Rollins
Brown Girls

Brown Girls

Daphne Palasi Andreades
To Paradise

To Paradise

Hanya Yanagihara
Joan Is Okay

Joan Is Okay

Weike Wang
Wahala

Wahala

Nikki May
The Good Life Method

The Good Life Method

Meghan Sullivan
The Musical Child

The Musical Child

Joan Koenig
Worn

Worn

Sofi Thanhauser
New Soul Food Cooking

New Soul Food Cooking

Scotty Scott
Dead Fish Don't Swim Upstream

Dead Fish Don't Swim Upstream

Jay J Silverberg
Finding Clotilda

Finding Clotilda

Ben Raines
Pose Season 3

Pose Season 3

Manifest Season 3

Manifest Season 3

Queen of The South Season 5

Queen of The South Season 5

Kevin Can F Himself Season 1

Kevin Can F Himself Season 1

Don't Breathe 2

Don't Breathe 2

The Truffle Hunters

The Truffle Hunters

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Booklovers 2021 - Imbolo Mbue books and speakers
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Support the Pratt

Join us online on Saturday, February 5, 2022 for bestselling author Imbolo Mbue in conversation with M'Balu Bangura. Registration is encouraged.

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Upcoming Virtual Programs & Events

Monday – Jan 24 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Monday – Jan 24 5:30 PM
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Wednesday – Jan 26 7:00 PM
Writers LIVE! Ron Tanner, Far West Virtual Event Program Details
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Thursday – Jan 27 11:00 AM
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Tuesday – Feb 1 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
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Dr. Malik Muhammad
free TO BMORE PODCAST Newest Episode — November 2021

Dr. Malik Muhammad

His difficult childhood gave him a passion for helping children. Now, Dr. Malik Muhammad is working to change lives in Baltimore City.

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Get a Pratt Library eCard

Maryland residents can apply online for an eCard to get access to all of the Pratt Library’s digital resources including eBooks, streaming media, and databases.

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Use this guide to find trusted and reliable news sources related to the Coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine.

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Watch & Learn Library

Browse a library of educational videos for young learners in grades PreK-3 and find 230+ nonfiction videos with real-world footage.

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Computer & Internet Devices

With a Pratt Library card, you can borrow devices like Chromebooks, tablets, and mobile hotspots to get online from the comfort of your home.

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

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“The Pratt is a gem. Outstanding collections, up to date acquisitions, helpful staff, and magnificent building. I take my out of town visitors here to show off the city.”

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“I love the Library. Every time I've been to any branch the librarians have been helpful, friendly, and excited to recommend things to me or direct me where I want to go.”

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