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Enoch Pratt Free Library Announces New President & CEO

September 30, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT:Amy Burke Friedman, PROFILESafriedman@profilespr.com / (410) 382-5496 BALTIMORE, MD—Following a nationwide search, the Board of Directors of the Enoch Pratt Free Library announced today the appointment of Chad Helton as the new President & Chief Executive Officer. With more than 15 years of experience in both public and academic libraries, Helton…

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Pratt Library Cuts Ribbon on Pratt Free Market

September 25, 2024

BALTIMORE— The Enoch Pratt Free Library cut the ribbon on the new Pratt Free Market today. The free grocery store is located inside the Southeast Anchor Library in the Highlandtown neighborhood. The Pratt Free Market will be stocked with produce, dry goods, paper goods, and more available for free to those in the community who need it. It will officially open to…

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Pratt Library Named Finalist for IMLS National Medal

April 1, 2024

BALTIMORE--- The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the Enoch Pratt Free Library is among 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal of Museum and Library Service. The Pratt is the only institution in Maryland to be selected for this award. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant…

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Imagination Celebration Returns to Pratt Library

March 26, 2024

BALTIMORE – Imagination Celebration is coming back to the Enoch Pratt Free Library. The month-long series of magical events at all Pratt locations celebrates children’s creativity and helps promote a love of learning in our smallest customers. This year’s celebration is centered around the book Mary Had A Little Plan by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton…

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Pratt Library Begins Search for New CEO

February 6, 2024

BALTIMORE – The Boards of the Enoch Pratt Free Library have named the Chairs of the Committee to select a new Library Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Beulah Sabundayo and Jamar R. Brown, Esq. will lead the national search for a new leader of the historic institution. As announced in December, after a successful 7-year tenure, Heidi Daniel will leave the Pratt Library…

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