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Spike Lee at the Pratt

Reserve your tickets to see Spike Lee on Dec. 3 at the Central Library. Central Hall tickets available NOON on Nov. 19. Overflow simulcast tickets available NOON Nov. 20

Brilliant Baltimore

Join us at 8 Pratt locations as we celebrate Light City with Neighborhood Lights Festivals, November 1–8.

Undesign the Redline

Central Library, Nov 1–Jan 31: This interactive exhibit explores the history of structural racism and classism.

Gridiron Giving

As you cheer on the Ravens on the field, support the Pratt Library off the field for Giving Tuesday.

Native American Heritage Month

Pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans with programming at the Pratt.

Ebooks for All

Your access to the most popular eBooks may be in jeopardy due to a new library embargo. Sign the petition for eBooks for All.

Entrepreneur Academy Workshops

Free classes to help you start or grow your own business. Register today.

Pratt Restoration Series: A New Chapter

With the 3 year project nearly complete, we look at the impact of the library to Baltimore.

Get your Pratt Card

It's easier than ever to get an all-access library card

Social Worker in the Library

Get help with social services like food insecurity, health concerns, shelters, and more.

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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Introduction to Microsoft Office & Computer Basics

In this 6-week series, 5 topics will be discussed: ABCs of the PC, Skill Builders’ Workshops, Introduction…

Southeast Anchor
Tomorrow, 10:00 a.m.
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Introduction to Microsoft Office and Computer Basics

In this six-week series, four topics will be discussed: ABCs of the PC (Personal Computer) & Skill Builders’…

Northwood
Tomorrow, 10:00 a.m.
Job and Career Events

Introduction to Microsoft Word, Part I

Course Content: Create, open, format, and save documents in this basic word processing class. Learn to…

Edmondson
Tomorrow, 10:30 a.m.
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Stories A La Cart

Did you know Enoch Pratt gave over a million dollars in 1882 to set up a library for all Baltimoreans?…

Central Library
Tomorrow, 10:30 a.m.
For Kids

Craft Make & Take

Create whatever your heart desires. Limited only by your imagination and supplies.

Clifton
Tomorrow, 3:00 p.m.
Discussions

Teen Talk: Long Way Down

A lot can happen in 60 seconds. Connect with other teen readers as we discuss the ins and outs of making…

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

Designing with Tinkercad

Celebrating the Maryland Stem Festival Participants will design keychains using Tinkercad. Tinkercad…

Herring Run
Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m.
For Kids

DIY Thankful Journals

Make and decorate your very own journal!

Brooklyn Branch
Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m.
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Game Night

Adults can enjoy a fun filled evening of playing board and card games with their friends.

Pennsylvania Avenue
Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m.
For Teens

Teen Gaming Tuesdays

Journey through fantastic realms and battle ferocious beasts through the magic of D&D, Magic: The Gathering…

Govans
Tomorrow, 4:00 p.m.
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#Popscope Public Astronomy Night

#Popscope is an urban movement that aims to reconnect diverse communities to the night sky and to each…

Central Library
Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m.
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Celebrate Veterans Day with Jacqueline Kane

A Real Whole Lot: A World War II Soldier's Love Letters to His Wife contains about 200 transcribed v-mail…

Central Library
Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m.
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Torah Learning in a Digital World

Come be a part of an engaging discussion with the best educators in Baltimore while enjoying kosher appetizers…

Central Library
Tomorrow, 7:00 p.m.
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