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Enoch Pratt Free Library Announces the Appointment of Jamar R. Brown as Chair of Board of Trustees & Board of Directors
July 1, 2026
BALTIMORE, MD — The Enoch Pratt Free Library (EPFL) announces the appointment of Jamar R. Brown as Chair of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. “For me, libraries have always served as an extension of the classroom and the place where I cultivated learning and exploration,” says Brown. “The Pratt enjoys a rich legacy…
House of Melo Exhibit: First Look
October 24, 2025
New ‘House of Melo’ exhibit details and renderings give a first look at interactive experience opening to the public on Oct. 25.Release coincides with ‘Piece of Melo’ Big Bet Blueprint contest hosted by Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland giving participants a chance to win autographed commemorative pieces and artifacts from Anthony’s legacy.
Carmelo Anthony Exhibit at the Enoch Pratt Free Library
September 4, 2025
Timed with Anthony’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction, ‘House of Melo’ exhibit offers a portal into the NBA icon’s evolution—from his early days in Baltimore to rewriting the rules in boardrooms. Citywide auxiliary experiences will champion entrepreneurship with tools and connections people need to own their dreams.
Pratt Anywhere Lab Available at Open Works
February 3, 2025
BALTIMORE— The Enoch Pratt Free Library in partnership with Open Works has opened a new technology lab inside the East Baltimore maker space. This is the first location for the new Pratt Anywhere program funded with American Rescue Plan funding through the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs. “Pratt Anywhere gives the library an opportunity to expand our resources…
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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