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Apples Never Fall

Apples Never Fall

Liane Moriarty
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois

Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
Beautiful World, Where Are You

Beautiful World, Where Are You

Sally Rooney
Harlem Shuffle

Harlem Shuffle

Colson Whitehead
A Woman of Intelligence

A Woman of Intelligence

Karin Tanabe
Together We Will Go

Together We Will Go

J. Michael Straczynski
Labelle Cuisine

Labelle Cuisine

Patti LaBelle
The Afghanistan Papers

The Afghanistan Papers

Craig Whitlock
The Antisocial Network

The Antisocial Network

Ben Mezrich
How To Talk When Kids Won't Listen

How To Talk When Kids Won't Listen

Joanna Faber
Real Estate

Real Estate

Deborah Levy
Redeeming Justice

Redeeming Justice

Jarrett Adams
Lovecraft Country. the Complete First Season

Lovecraft Country. the Complete First Season

The Virtuoso

The Virtuoso

Star Trek, Lower Decks. Season One

Star Trek, Lower Decks. Season One

The Father

The Father

Finding Your Roots. Season 6

Finding Your Roots. Season 6

The Paper Tigers

The Paper Tigers

Largo PéTalo De Mar

Largo PéTalo De Mar

Isabel Allende
MáS Allá

MáS Allá

Julia Alvarez
A Lot Like Adios

A Lot Like Adios

Alexis Daria
No Soy Lizzy Bennett

No Soy Lizzy Bennett

José de la Rosa
Decoding "Despacito"

Decoding "Despacito"

Leila Cobo
Yo Cocino Latino

Yo Cocino Latino

Verónica Cervera
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Explore the diversity and creativity of Baltimore’s culinary scene with Pratt Test Kitchen. Hear from well-known chefs and speakers, enjoy programs and food demonstrations from local businesses, and participate from home with culinary Take & Make kits.

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Upcoming Virtual Programs & Events

Tuesday – Sep 28 7:00 PM
Never Judge a Queen by the Cover Virtual Event Program Details
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Bmore Podcast - Raguel Broy
free TO BMORE PODCAST Newest Episode — September 2021

Raguel Broy, Baltimore City Health Dept.

There’s a new push to transform Baltimore into a Healing City. And it starts with the city’s approach to trauma. In this episode of the Free to Bmore podcast, Raguel Broy, Director of Trauma and Training Services talks about the impact she hopes this has on Baltimore.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

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

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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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Pratt Digital Library

Use your Pratt Library card to find eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, movies, and more for your PC, smartphone, tablet or other compatible devices.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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

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