News and Updates

Book Bowl 2018 Is Coming

The Pratt Library takes on Oakland Public Library, November 25-27.

Native American Heritage Month

November is National Native American Heritage Month.

Pratt Restoration Series Episode 10: Preserving History

How the renovation will help expand Special Collections.

Booklovers' Breakfast

Save the date for the annual Booklovers' Breakfast, featuring James Forman, Jr.

Social Worker in the Library

Check out how Social Worker in the Library is expanding in 2018-19.

Pratt Chat Blog

Check out the new and improved Pratt Chat blog: The official blog of the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

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For Adults

Lawyer in the Library

Lawyers from Maryland Legal Aid provide one-on-one legal services.

Brooklyn Branch
Tomorrow, 1:00 p.m.
For Teens

Game Night!

Calling All Gamers. Come and complete against other gamers at Edmondson's first monthly game night. Show…

Edmondson
Tomorrow, 3:00 p.m.
For Adults

Make Reusable Market Bags

Make your own reusable market bag using an old T-shirt. Bring in an old T-shirt, in good condition, which…

Forest Park
Tomorrow, 3:00 p.m.
For Kids

The Beat of Your Own Drum

Come to the library to make a drum, pariticpate in a drumming circle, and enjoy moving to the beat of…

Southeast Anchor
Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m.
For Teens

Media Rhythm Institute

iRhyme is a STEM and literacy program that introduces students to music production (songwriting, recording…

Hamilton
Friday, 3:00 p.m.
Free Films

Rollin' Reels - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

The feature will run continuously throughout the day and, when available, is shown with subtitles/closed…

Roland Park
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Free Films

Saturday at the Cinema: What's Cooking?

Four families of different ethnicities prepare for Thanksgiving.

Canton
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
For Adults

Knot Just Knitting

Join this knitting and crochet group at the Northwood Branch.

Northwood
Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
For Adults

Crochet and Knit in the Library

Join us for some creative fun. For experts and beginners alike.

Pennsylvania Avenue
Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Free Films

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Young Han Solo teams up with Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian for his first smuggling mission. Director:…

Herring Run
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
For Teens

Teen Book Club: Dear Martin (One Book Baltimore)

Read and discuss Dear Martin by Nic Stone, the One Book Baltimore selection for 2018.

Canton
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Free Films

The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Catch up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the journey to Infinity War as the Avengers Assemble to…

Southeast Anchor
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
For Kids

Paint and Juice

Paint Night for kids 12 and under. Space is limited so call to register. 

Pennsylvania Avenue
Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
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Mobile Job Center

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