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All Ages Summer Fun

Summer Break Baltimore

Summer Break Baltimore is here! This fun, free program for all ages encourages literacy and learning in our community all summer long. Participants can receive a free Summer Break t-shirt upon registration as well as a free book to add to their home library in June, July, and August, available while supplies and sizes last.

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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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Zero Days
Zero Days

Zero Days

Ruth Ware
Lady Tan's Circle of Women
Lady Tan's Circle of Women

Lady Tan's Circle of Women

Lisa See
Fractal Noise
Fractal Noise

Fractal Noise

Christopher Paolini
Nineteen Claws and A Black Bird
Nineteen Claws and A Black Bird

Nineteen Claws and A Black Bird

Agustina Bazterrica
Love, Theoretically
Love, Theoretically

Love, Theoretically

Ali Hazelwood
The Only One Left
The Only One Left

The Only One Left

Riley Sager
Better Living Through Birding
Better Living Through Birding

Better Living Through Birding

Christian Cooper
Sisterhood Heals
Sisterhood Heals

Sisterhood Heals

Joy Harden Bradford
The Questions That Matter Most
The Questions That Matter Most

The Questions That Matter Most

Jane Smiley
Supermajority
Supermajority

Supermajority

Michael Waldman
Fire Weather
Fire Weather

Fire Weather

John Vaillant
Never Give Up
Never Give Up

Never Give Up

Tom Brokaw
Evil Dead Rise
Evil Dead Rise

Evil Dead Rise

Guy Ritchie's the Covenant
Guy Ritchie's the Covenant

Guy Ritchie's the Covenant

The Pope's Exorcist
The Pope's Exorcist

The Pope's Exorcist

John Wick . Chapter 4
John Wick . Chapter 4

John Wick . Chapter 4

Operation Fortune
Operation Fortune

Operation Fortune

Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston

Featured Programs

Upcoming Programs & Events

3D Printing TOMORROW
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Anime Club Wednesday – Jun 28 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Writers LIVE! Christian Cooper Wednesday – Jun 28 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Jamercise with Ginger Thursday – Jun 29 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Jamercise with Ginger Cherry Hill Program Details
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Crafting with Crochet Saturday – Jul 1
Crafting with Crochet Forest Park Program Details
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BSO Conductor Jonathan Heyward
free TO BMORE PODCAST Newest Episode — June 2023

Jonathon Heyward, BSO

We wrap up this season of the Free to Bmore podcast with an inspiring conversation with one of Baltimore's newest arts leaders, Jonathon Heyward. From playing cello during his childhood to becoming the first Black Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Heyward discusses the future of the BSO and the power of music.

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Earn Your High School Diploma Online
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Earn Your High School Diploma Online

Baltimore city residents can apply to earn their high school diploma entirely online with two exciting new scholarship-based programs.

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Computer & Internet Devices
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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.

Baltimore Banner
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Baltimore Banner

Use your Pratt Library card to get renewable 30-day access to The Baltimore Banner, and stay up-to-date with local news, entertainment, and more.

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.

Job Seeker's Toolkit
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Job Seeker's Toolkit

Looking for a job in Baltimore? This toolkit is designed to support job-seekers and those who assist job-seekers.

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