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Canton

Open now; Closing at 8:00 PM

1030 S. Ellwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224

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phone: (410) 396‑8548
email: CNT@prattlibrary.org

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Parking & Public Transit

Parking

Free street parking and bike parking available.

Bus

Take CityLink Navy (Route 1) from the corner of Pratt and Calvert Street to Eastern and East Avenue. Head west on Eastern Avenue toward S. Robinson St. Turn left on S. Ellwood Avenue.

For more public transportation information, visit the Maryland Transit Administration.

Day Opens   Closes
Monday 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM — 5:30 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM — 5:30 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED
Holiday Closing Schedule
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Holidays & Early Closings

All Pratt Library locations will be closed on the following days:

New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 : closing at 5:00 PM
New Year's Day Thursday, January 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 19, 2026
Presidents’ Day Monday, February 16, 2026
Good Friday Friday, April 3, 2026
Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2026
Juneteenth Friday, June 19, 2026
Independence Day Saturday, July 4, 2026
Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 12, 2026
Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, November 25, 2026 : closing at 5:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24, 2026 : closing at 5:00 PM
Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026
New Year's Eve Thursday, December 31, 2026 : closing at 5:00 PM
New Year's Day Friday, January 1, 2027
Canton Branch
Canton interior view of a library room with bookshelves, windows, and a staff member working at a desk
Canton interior view of library rooms with arched doorways and bookshelves
Canton interior view of a library room with books on display and natural light from arched windows
Canton interior view of a children's section with books, tables and chairs, and artwork on the walls
Canton meeting room - corner of the room showing chairs, a table, door and windows

The Canton Branch serves the Canton, Highlandtown, and Brewers Hill neighborhoods.

The Canton branch was opened at Ellwood Avenue and O’Donnell Street on February 15, 1886. Nearly a century after its opening, the building was restored in 1984, and reopened after a four-year renovation including an ADA accessible entrance, updated floor plan, new technology, and more in 2016. Read more Pratt location history.

Upcoming Events

Pokémon Card Swap Saturday – Jan 10 1:30 PM
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Canton Brick Squad Saturday – Jan 10 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Playdate in the Library Monday – Jan 12 10:00 AM
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Family Storytime Monday – Jan 12 4:00 PM
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Winter Crafternoon Tuesday – Jan 13 3:30 PM
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Features & Services

  1. ADA accessible
  2. Free Wi-Fi
  3. Computers for public use
  4. Photocopier and printing services
  5. Children and Teen sections
  6. Job and Career assistance
  7. Events and programs for all ages
  8. Self check-out
Community & Meeting Rooms

Reserve a room at the Canton Branch for your next meeting or community event.

Learn More

“The Enoch Pratt Free Library is an outstanding resource for our community and the staff at the Canton Branch is helpful, kind, and welcoming.”

Daniel P. – Canton Branch

“The staff are lovely. Ordering a book to be held and picked up is incredibly easy.”

Matthew M. –Canton

“So helpful and have so many more resources than books.”

Brook H, Canton

“Friendly staff, great selection of books, quick delivery times.”

Aviva B. – Canton Branch

“The library is a great resource for Baltimore! Staff at the Canton branch are always kind and helpful!”

Isaac W. –Canton