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Find job and career assistance, fitness classes, writing groups and much more at Enoch Pratt Free Library. Enjoy an expansive collection including books, research databases, and streaming media.

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The Librarians
The Librarians

The Librarians

Sherry Thomas
Boom Town
Boom Town

Boom Town

Nic. Stone
The Black Wolf
The Black Wolf

The Black Wolf

Louise Penny
Sharp Force
Sharp Force

Sharp Force

Patricia Daniels Cornwell
Cry Havoc
Cry Havoc

Cry Havoc

Jack Carr
The Widow
The Widow

The Widow

John Grisham
1929
1929

1929

Andrew Ross. Sorkin
Girl Warrior
Girl Warrior

Girl Warrior

Joy Harjo
The Anthony Bourdain Reader.
The Anthony Bourdain Reader.

The Anthony Bourdain Reader.

Anthony. Bourdain
The Gales of November
The Gales of November

The Gales of November

John U Bacon
Morbidly Curious
Morbidly Curious

Morbidly Curious

Coltan Scrivner
Ghosts of Hiroshima
Ghosts of Hiroshima

Ghosts of Hiroshima

Charles R. Pellegrino
28 Years Later
28 Years Later

28 Years Later

The Day of The Jackal Season 1
The Day of The Jackal  Season 1

The Day of The Jackal Season 1

Souleymane's Story
Souleymane's Story

Souleymane's Story

Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin

Marlee Matlin

Rule Breakers
Rule Breakers

Rule Breakers

The Life of Chuck
The Life of Chuck

The Life of Chuck

Do It Yourself
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Adults DIY events in October 2025, showing drawing to music, painting, canning, and yarn arts

Do It Yourself


Learn a new skill this September with free workshops on subjects like painting, drawing to live music, and canning foods.

Media & More
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Adults media and more events in October, showing book discussions, painting, beer and reading meetups, and photography

Media & More


Join us for events across the library's range of multimedia including photography workshops, book discussions, a Macabre Maryland series, and more.

Writers LIVE!
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Writers Live! Osita Nwanevu, Tochi Onyebuchi, and their books

Writers LIVE!


Go beyond the book and hear your favorite authors in conversation with Writers LIVE!

Upcoming Programs & Events

Google Workspace Basics TODAY 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Google Workspace Series TODAY 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Google Workspace Series Orleans St Program Details
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Introduction to Microsoft Office 2019 & Computer Basics TODAY 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to Microsoft Office 2019 & Computer Basics Northwood Program Details
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Keyboarding/Microsoft Office 2019 Applications TODAY 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Keyboarding/Microsoft Office 2019 Applications Patterson Park Program Details
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Rambling Readers Thursday – Oct 16 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Rambling Readers Central Library Program Details
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Downloads & Streaming Media

Find eBooks, magazines, audiobooks, movies, and more for your PC, smartphone, tablet, or other compatible devices. Accessible in all Pratt Library locations or from home with your library card.

OverDrive
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OverDrive


Download popular eBooks, audiobooks, and more for all ages, including digital magazines formerly included in RBdidgital.

Kanopy
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Kanopy


A large, curated catalog of educational, entertaining, and enriching films.

PressReader
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PressReader


Download the PressReader app or read online to find current issues of over 7,000 newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times and The Economist.

Comics Plus
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Comics Plus


Use your Pratt Library card to borrow thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga through your web browser or the Comics Plus app.

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Get a Pratt Library Card

Maryland residents can apply for a Pratt Library Card that allows access to all of Enoch Pratt Free Library’s resources including eBooks, streaming media, and databases. It’s easier than ever to get a Pratt Library card! Anyone who lives or owns property in Maryland is eligible for a free library card.

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The master plan
free TO BMORE PODCAST Newest Episode — October 2025

From the Archives: The Master Plan

In this archived episode of the Free to Bmore Podcast from 2019, we talk to social entrepreneur Chris Wilson as bravely shares his inspirational life story. Serving life in prison at age 17, he developed a Master Plan that led him to a life of purpose. Check out his book The Master Plan at the Pratt Library.

Featured Databases

Car & Truck Maintenance & Repair
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Car & Truck Maintenance & Repair with Chilton Library

Car & Truck Maintenance & Repair


Get reliable, money-saving help with auto repairs, diagnostic information, and ASE test prep materials through Chilton Library.

Learn a Language
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Learn a Language


Mango Languages offers more than 70 language courses including Latin-American Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, French, and ASL.

Online Courses with Udemy
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Online Courses with Udemy


Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and other interests with on-demand video courses from Udemy.

Job Coaching
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Job Coaching


JobNow, powered by BrainFuse, is designed to support every step of the job search process.

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Featured Services

Marina Interlibrary Loan
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Marina Interlibrary Loan


Search public library catalogs across Maryland for books, articles, and other materials.

Jobs & Careers
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Jobs & Careers


The Job and Career Information Center includes materials on job hunting, resume writing, interviewing techniques, career planning and occupations as well as coaching, programs, and appointments with Job and Career Coaches.

Social Impact Programs
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Social Impact Programs


Community members can get free assistance and advice from lawyers, social workers, nurses, addiction recovery specialists, and more in Pratt locations.

Wellness at the Pratt
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Wellness at the Pratt


Meet with a nursing student for a health assessment, pick up COVID-19 testing kits, and more with Wellness at the Pratt services.

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