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In Freedom's Name

Visit the exhibit that commemorates African American Marylanders in the military throughout history. Central Library, February 3–29.

Get Free Tax Help

CASH Campaign of Maryland offers free tax services to qualified customers at the Central Library.

Census 2020 is Coming

Learn more about the Census and how the Pratt Library is helping to make sure you're counted!

White House Photographer Exhibit

See Obama White House photographer Amanda Lucidon's exhibit on the 2nd floor of the Central Library, February 11–28.

Poetry Contest

Winning poem to be published in Little Patuxent Review and displayed in a Central Library window. Deadline: March 1.

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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For Kids

Music Madness

Join us for a preschool-friendly music-making event! Let your little one explore their musical talents…

Edmondson
Tomorrow, 11:00 a.m.
Free Films

For Colored Girls

Many voices. One poem. The movie is based on Ntozake Shange's play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered…

Southeast Anchor
Tomorrow, 2:00 p.m.
Job and Career Events

Oriole Park Job Fair

Meet with recruiters from Delaware North and learn how to start working at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Central Library
Tomorrow, 2:00 p.m.
For Teens

Arts & Crafts: Painting

Bring your own creative juices to this fun arts and crafts workshop. Use warm colored acrylic paint to…

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

ArtSmart

Crafts for kids.

Light Street
Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m.
For Families

Cancelled: Math Medley

Math Medley is cancelled on February 18 and 25. We apologize for the inconvenience. Practice your…

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

LEGO Ninjago

In this big-screen Ninjago adventure, the battle for Ninjago City calls to action young Lloyd, aka the…

Reisterstown Road
Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m.
For Kids

Stop Motion Video

Create stop-motion animation videos using IPads. Limit of 8.

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

Pizza Tasting Contest

Teens and tweens will once again get a chance to vote for the best pizza company around town. 

Pennsylvania Avenue
Tomorrow, 4:00 p.m.
For Teens

Community Garden Planning

Join us as we make plans for our courtyard garden! We will discuss what to consider when designing…

Patterson Park
Tomorrow, 4:00 p.m.
For Teens

Gaming Night

Come join us on the third Tuesday of every month for a night full of gaming fun.

Southeast Anchor
Tomorrow, 4:00 p.m.
Writers LIVE!

Writers LIVE! Jerry Mitchell, Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Era

Presented in partnership with OSI-Baltimore. Jerry Mitchell will be in conversation with Morgan State…

Central Library
Tomorrow, 7:00 p.m.
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