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Announcement The Northwood Branch will be re-opening on December 9, 2024.

Location Closure The Patterson Park Branch is closed through Saturday, December 7 due to a facilities maintenance issue.

Location Closure The Forest Park, Washington Village, Herring Run, Brooklyn, & Northwood branches are closed for renovations. Learn more here.

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Winter at the Pratt

Cozy up with the Pratt! Browse books and streaming media from home, attend an event, or get resources to jumpstart your career this winter season. With a Pratt Library card, you can enjoy it all for free.

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Young Children
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Young Children

Ages 0—5 Spark imagination with books, programs, and games.
Kids
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Kids

Ages 6—11 Make crafts, get homework help, and browse books.
Teens
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Teens

Ages 12—18 Learn how to write poetry, game with friends, and find books.
Adults
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Adults

Find career assistance, fitness classes, and research resources.
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The Champagne Letters
The Champagne Letters

The Champagne Letters

Kate Macintosh
What the Wife Knew
What the Wife Knew

What the Wife Knew

Darby Kane
The Rivals
The Rivals

The Rivals

Jane Pek
Gabriel's Moon
Gabriel's Moon

Gabriel's Moon

William Boyd
Sweet Vidalia
Sweet Vidalia

Sweet Vidalia

Lisa Sandlin
I Might Be In Trouble
I Might Be In Trouble

I Might Be In Trouble

Daniel Aleman
Sisters In Science
Sisters In Science

Sisters In Science

Olivia Campbell
I Will Scream To the World
I Will Scream To the World

I Will Scream To the World

Jaha Marie Dukureh
Invisible Strings
Invisible Strings

Invisible Strings

Kristie Frederick Daugherty
Heretic
Heretic

Heretic

Catherine Nixey
Trap Kitchen
Trap Kitchen

Trap Kitchen

Malachi Jenkins
Cher
Cher

Cher

Cher
Never Let Go
Never Let Go

Never Let Go

Omni Loop
Omni Loop

Omni Loop

Good Times Complete Series
Good Times Complete Series

Good Times Complete Series

Stargate Collection - All Three Series
Stargate Collection - All Three Series

Stargate Collection - All Three Series

Parish.
Parish.

Parish.

Kindred
Kindred

Kindred

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Digital Drop - In Clinic TODAY 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Baby & Toddler Storytime TODAY 10:30 AM
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Family Storytime TODAY 10:30 AM
Family Storytime Hamilton Program Details
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Baby & Toddler Storytime TODAY 11:00 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Central Library Program Details
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Cuentos y Cantos; Spanish/English Preschool Storytime TODAY 11:00 AM
Cuentos y Cantos; Spanish/English Preschool Storytime Southeast Anchor Program Details
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Ben Cardin BW
free TO BMORE PODCAST Newest Episode — November 2024

Senator Ben Cardin

With nearly six decades in public service, Senator Ben Cardin shares his insights, most meaningful accomplishments, and the impact he hopes to leave on Maryland. Listen in for an inspiring conversation with one of Maryland's most respected leaders.

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Chromebooks Distribution
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Chromebooks Distribution

The Pratt Library is distributing 50,000 HP Chromebooks to eligible Baltimore City households, with support from our partners. The last day for appointments is December 20, 2024.

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Computer & Internet Devices
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Computer & Internet Devices

With a Pratt Library card, you can borrow a Chromebook and mobile hotspot with WiFi to get online from the comfort of your home.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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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.

Discover Your Family History
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Discover Your Family History

Search HeritageQuest Online's collections and discover genealogical and historical sources dating back to the 1700's.

Wellness at the Library
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Wellness at the Library

Nursing students, supervised by RNs, are in several Pratt Library locations to provide free drop-in health assessments.

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