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Announcement The Pennsylvania Avenue Branch is operating on a reduced schedule with limited services 10 am–4 pm until further notice, due to a facilities maintenance issue.

Location Closure The Brooklyn, Forest Park, Govans, Hamilton, Herring Run, Northwood, Reisterstown Road, and Washington Village branches are closed for facility improvements. Learn more here.

Past Artists in Residence

2024: Hoesy Corona

Hoesy Corona Headshot
Artist in Residence Hoesy Corona with sign and dancers in climate ponchos

2024 Jury Panel:

Amy Cavanaugh
Michelle Stidham
Nicholas Mitchel
Unique Robinson
Vivian Fisher
Joe Lewis


2023: SHAN Wallace

SHAN Wallace, Artist in Residence at Pratt Library posing by her photo exhibit
SHAN Wallace, Artist in Residence at Pratt Library with camera and collage table event

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Artist in residence Hoesy Corona with a child

Pratt in Residence


The Hackerman Artist in Residence & Writer in Residence programs are annual opportunities welcoming one visual artist and one writer for a year-long residency at the Pratt.

“What a treat to have famous authors visit.”

Gilda D, Waverly

“Pratt is the lifeline to books, movies, and connections for our family. The accessibility makes it an unparalleled resource.”

Natalia G.

“Excellent library, great resources beyond the standard public library selection, particularly academic resources in the arts.”

Christopher P, Central