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Central Library Sneak Peek

Get an inside look at the historic renovation. Food, drinks, activities, and a panel discussion. Tickets available now.

Daniel Silva Tickets on Sale Now

Hear Daniel Silva live in Central Hall on July 26, ticket cost includes a copy of The New Girl.

Support Summer Programs

Help the Pratt provide FREE services to children and teens to keep them engaged, reading, & learning all summer long.

Hampden Renovation

With the Hampden branch closed for renovation, limited library services will be available at the Hampden Family Center Tuesdays–Thursdays.

Entrepreneur Academy Workshops

Free classes to help you start or grow your own business. Next workshop starts June 20. 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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MVA Real ID License Information Session

Come by and learn about the new Real ID license requirements for all Marylanders! These requirements…

Central Library
Today, 10:00 a.m.
For Adults

Urban Trauma Training

Find ways to remain hopeful and promote social justice despite the many serious social issues facing…

Patterson Park
Today, 10:00 a.m.
Other

Open Minds Art Club Presented by the Creative Alliance

The Creative Alliance's signature Youth Education program returns to libraries! Teaching artists combine…

Southeast Anchor
Today, 1:00 p.m.
For Kids

Space Critter Crafting

Celebrate the 50th Moon Landing at Clifton by creating the cutest space critters ever.

Clifton
Today, 1:00 p.m.
For Kids

Make It and Take It Space Edition

Create space-themed crafts.

Brooklyn Branch
Today, 2:00 p.m.
For Teens

Manga Club

Discover new favorites and skills at Forest Park as we share our thoughts and crafts on all things MANGA!

Forest Park
Today, 2:00 p.m.
For Kids

Shine a Little, Shine a Lot, Moon Shines Cold, Sun Shines Hot

Moon and sun stories, songs, and poems, then a Moonwalk and a Searing Sun dance.

Hampden Family Center
Today, 2:00 p.m.
For Teens

Teen Karate- SC

Learn karate at the library! 

Patterson Park
Today, 2:00 p.m.
Other

ZOOmobile Presents: Amazing Adaptations Challenge

Discover some of the amazing adaptations animals have for life in the wild, and use challenging activities…

Hamilton
Today, 2:00 p.m.
Other

FutureMakers Presents: Motor Bots

Invent a motorized machine that uses wiggles and vibration to move! Explore how small electric motors…

Waverly
Today, 3:00 p.m.
For Teens

Galaxy Jewelry - SC

Make beautiful galaxy jewelry with this art project.

Waverly
Today, 3:00 p.m.
Films

Movie: Captain Marvel

Join us for a movie! Captain Marvel is about a female pilot gains superpowers after a freak accident…

Herring Run
Today, 3:00 p.m.
For Kids

Shoot for the Moon!

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the US lunar landing, come and listen to stories about the moon…

Northwood
Today, 3:00 p.m.
For Teens

STEAM Tuesdays: DIY Super Bouncy Ball

Join Northwood Teens every Tuesday in July and August for a hands on science activity! This week,…

Northwood
Today, 3:00 p.m.
For Teens

Makerspace: Building Worlds

Introduction to STEM and architectural design utilizing K'nex.

Walbrook
Today, 3:30 p.m.
Summer Challenge

Summer Lanterns - SC

Design and create your own decorative summer lantern.

Washington Village
Today, 3:30 p.m.
For Teens

Wii Gaming

Teens and Tweens can come out and play their favorite video game with their friends

Pennsylvania Avenue
Today, 4:00 p.m.
Writers LIVE!

Writers Live: David Taft Terry, The Struggle and the Urban South: Confronting Jim Crow in Baltimore before the Movement

Baltimore, one of the South’s largest cities, was a crucible of segregationist laws and practices. Through…

Central Library
Today, 6:30 p.m.
Other

#Popscope Public Astronomy Night

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

Central Library
Today, 9:00 p.m.
For Kids

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows.  For…

Washington Village
Tomorrow, 10:15 a.m.
For Kids

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows.  For…

Cherry Hill
Tomorrow, 10:30 a.m.
For Kids

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Class on 8/21 and 8/28 have been cancelled. Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms…

Hampden Family Center
Tomorrow, 10:30 a.m.
For Kids

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows.  For…

Walbrook
Tomorrow, 10:30 a.m.
For Adults

Introduction to Computers/Windows

Introduction to Computers and Windows  A general overview of basic PC components: computer functionalities…

Waverly
Tomorrow, 10:30 a.m.
For Kids

Music with Mr. Blues

Join Mr. Blues for an interactive, live music show he performs with fascinating instruments from all…

Waverly
Tomorrow, 10:30 a.m.
For Kids

Preschool Storytime

Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning.  For…

Edmondson
Tomorrow, 10:30 a.m.
For Kids

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows.  For…

Edmondson
Tomorrow, 11:00 a.m.
For Kids

Family Storytime

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together.

Washington Village
Tomorrow, 11:15 a.m.
For Kids

Contes en famille, français et anglais / French and English Family Storytime

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants âgés de 2 à 5 ans, accompagnés d'un adulte. Les frères…

Central Library
Tomorrow, 11:30 a.m.
For Kids

Preschool Storytime

Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early…

Walbrook
Tomorrow, 11:30 a.m.
For Kids

Preschool Storytime

Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early…

Cherry Hill
Tomorrow, 11:30 a.m.
For Adults

Lawyer in the Library

Lawyers from Maryland Legal Aid provide one-on-one legal services.  Types of issues include: bankruptcy…

Brooklyn Branch
Tomorrow, 1:00 p.m.
Discussions

Mixed Media Book Club

Join us for a discussion of Unexampled Courage: the Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening…

Forest Park
Tomorrow, 1:00 p.m.
Other

Open Minds Art Club Presented by the Creative Alliance

The Creative Alliance's signature Youth Education program returns to libraries! Teaching artists combine…

Patterson Park
Tomorrow, 1:00 p.m.
Other

"The Big Bang" by A Squared Hip-Hop Duo

"A Squared" comprised of Ashlee McKinnon and Avril Hernandez, is a hip hop duo that uses old school technique…

Canton
Tomorrow, 2:00 p.m.
For Teens

Anime Afternoon

Love anime? Come to your favorite library and watch some fun shows with your friends and get anime-inspired…

Southeast Anchor
Tomorrow, 2:00 p.m.
Other

The Bubble Lady

Join the Bubble Lady for a fun, interactive experience. Learn about science as you see a "smoky" bubble…

Washington Village
Tomorrow, 2:00 p.m.
For Adults

Conversations about Citizenship

Interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? Chat with our librarian, a newly-naturalized U.S. citizen, every…

Southeast Anchor
Tomorrow, 3:00 p.m.
For Teens

SC Presents: Airbrush Tattoos

Live dangerously with art that's funny, fun and easy to remove. Get a temporary airbrush tattoo! 

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

Summer Lanterns

Make decorative summer lanterns.

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

Best Book Discussion Ever!

Come share a book or two with us.  Bring a friend.

Brooklyn Branch
Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m.
Other

FutureMakers Presents: Motor Bots

Invent a motorized machine that uses wiggles and vibration to move! Explore how small electric motors…

Northwood
Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m.
Other

Open Works Mobile

Join Open Works staff as they bring maker and technology tools directly to you at the library. Groups…

Walbrook
Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m.
For Teens

Beach Towels - SC

Youth will have a great space to make, shape and design projects.

Clifton
Tomorrow, 4:00 p.m.
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