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Renovations & Improvements

The Forest Park, Washington Village, and Reisterstown Road branches are closed for facility improvements.

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Summer Break Baltimore
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Summer Break Baltimore

Begins June 15

Join us for another great summer of reading, events, and activities! Summer Break Baltimore 2026 runs from June 15 through August 15. This year, play BINGO and win prizes while discovering the great programs and resources your library has to offer.

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

At the Pratt Find career assistance, fitness classes, and research resources.
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The Children
The Children

The Children

Melissa Albert
Road Trip
Road Trip

Road Trip

Mary Kay Andrews
Villa Coco
Villa Coco

Villa Coco

Andrew Sean Greer
Whistler
Whistler

Whistler

Ann. Patchett
Returns and Exchanges
Returns and Exchanges

Returns and Exchanges

Kayla Rae Whitaker
A Botanist's Guide To Tradition and Treachery
A Botanist's Guide To Tradition and Treachery

A Botanist's Guide To Tradition and Treachery

Kate. Khavari
The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright
The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright

The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright

Casey Sherman
Something We Said
Something We Said

Something We Said

Elizabeth Stordeur. Pryor
What's Going Right
What's Going Right

What's Going Right

Paul Conti
Black Freedom
Black Freedom

Black Freedom

Blair LM Kelley
Walk
Walk

Walk

Courtney Conley
Transcendent
Transcendent

Transcendent

Laverne. Cox
Scream 7
Scream 7

Scream 7

Mercy
Mercy

Mercy

Magellan
Magellan

Magellan

Salvable
Salvable

Salvable

It Was Just an Accident
It Was Just an Accident

It Was Just an Accident

You. Season 5.
You. Season 5.

You. Season 5.

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Compass

Summer 2026

Read a letter from the CEO, browse upcoming events, and stay up-to-date with the latest edition of Compass. Pick up a copy at any library location or read online now.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Afterschool Hangout TODAY 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Afterschool Hangout Northwood Program Details
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Phaedra Stewart: "Beyond the Clouds" TODAY 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Phaedra Stewart: "Beyond the Clouds" Johnston Square Program Details
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BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club TODAY 5:00 PM
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club Southeast Anchor Program Details
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Google Workspace TODAY 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Google Workspace Southeast Anchor Program Details
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Closing Celebration with Hackerman Residents Annie Howe & Taylor Johnson TODAY 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Closing Celebration with Hackerman Residents Annie… Central Library Program Details
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Civic Engagement
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Civic Engagement

Your voice matters! Learn about contacting your representatives and researching policy with this guide to civic engagement.

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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 or on the go.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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

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Current Newspapers

Access news from the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Banner, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more with your library card.

Digital Navigators
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Digital Navigators

Digital Navigators serve as technology ambassadors, providing basic digital literacy classes in select branches, assisting community members throughout…

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