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Announcement The Brooklyn Branch has reopened after facility improvements beginning Monday, December 1. The Govans Branch will reopen on Tuesday, December 2.

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Your Journey
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Important Information

Peer Navigators and Social Worker in the Library schedules and/or locations at the Central Library may have changed during the House of Melo installation. Please see the service pages for up-to-date schedules.


Renovations & Improvements

The Forest Park, Hamilton, and Washington Village branches are closed for facility improvements. The Brooklyn Branch reopened on Monday, December 1. The Govans Branch is expected to reopen on Tuesday, December 2.

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Our Community

The Pratt Library is a vital community hub that offers free programs, youth services, digital access, and outreach. This holiday season, your support makes a real difference and sustains learning, connection, and opportunity for everyone in Baltimore.

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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

At the Pratt Find career assistance, fitness classes, and research resources.
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Tender Cruelty
Tender Cruelty

Tender Cruelty

Katee Robert
House of Day, House of Night
House of Day, House of Night

House of Day, House of Night

Olga Tokarczuk
The Time Hop Coffee Shop (Original)
The Time Hop Coffee Shop (Original)

The Time Hop Coffee Shop (Original)

Phaedra Patrick
The Jaguar's Roar
The Jaguar's Roar

The Jaguar's Roar

Micheliny Verunschk
The Hidden City
The Hidden City

The Hidden City

Charles Finch
Song of Ancient Lovers
Song of Ancient Lovers

Song of Ancient Lovers

Laura Restrepo
A Long Game
A Long Game

A Long Game

Elizabeth McCracken
Evergreen
Evergreen

Evergreen

Trent Preszler
A Danger To the Minds of Young Girls
A Danger To the Minds of Young Girls

A Danger To the Minds of Young Girls

Adam Morgan
Every Day I Read
Every Day I Read

Every Day I Read

Hwang Bo-Reum
Frostlines
Frostlines

Frostlines

Neil Shea
Return of The King
Return of The King

Return of The King

Thomas Aiello
Anemone
Anemone

Anemone

Eleanor the Great
Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great

Small Things Like These
Small Things Like These

Small Things Like These

Good Fortune
Good Fortune

Good Fortune

The Last Showgirl
The Last Showgirl

The Last Showgirl

Everything S Going To Be Great
Everything S Going To Be Great

Everything S Going To Be Great

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Microsoft Excel 2019 (Intermediate) TODAY 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Microsoft Excel 2019 (Intermediate) Orleans St Program Details
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Smartphone Photography TODAY 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Smartphone Photography Patterson Park Program Details
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Family Storytime TODAY 6:00 PM
Family Storytime Northwood Program Details
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Light Street Writers Exchange - Virtual TODAY 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Light Street Writers Exchange - Virtual Virtual Event Program Details
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Teen Game Night Tuesday – Dec 9 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Teen Game Night Herring Run Program Details
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Rev. Alvin Hathaway
free TO BMORE PODCAST Newest Episode — November 2025

From the Archives: Reverend Alvin Hathaway On Social Justice

In this archived episode of the Free to Bmore Podcast from 2020, we welcome Rev. Hathaway from the Union Baptist Church to explore the history of social justice in Baltimore, and where we can go from here.

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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 their digital literacy learning journey.

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Pratt Digital Library
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Pratt Digital Library

Use your Pratt Library card to borrow eBooks, eMagazines, Audiobooks, movies, and more, right on your computer, phone, or other compatible device.

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.

Social Worker in the Library
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Social Worker in the Library

Social Worker in the Library provides free, one-on-one advising and referrals from a social worker, no appointment necessary.

“I love the Enoch Pratt Free Library. I've enjoyed the Pratt for over 50 years.”

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“The website is fabulous and everyone in the library is super helpful.”

Suzanne R.

“A magnificent, indispensable resource for Baltimore.”

Lisa S.

“You can't go anywhere else and enjoy the assistance, quietness, and relaxing feeling that's at the Enoch Pratt free Library.”

Earaina B.

“As an introvert, I find the Pratt library to be a place where I can not only recharge my batteries outside of stressful environments, but I can also satisfy my intellectual curiosity about pretty much any subject under the sun.”

Ian D.