Canton
All Pratt buildings are currently closed because of COVID-19, however contactless Sidewalk Services are available at select locations.
phone:
(410) 396‑8548
email:
CNT@prattlibrary.org
Public Transportation
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.
Sidewalk Service is not available at this location. Find a participating location.
Holiday Closing ScheduleHolidays & Early Closings
All Pratt Library locations will be closed on the following days:
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2020 |
| Independence Day (Observed) | Friday, July 3, 2020 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2020 |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2020 |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2020 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2020 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2020 |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2021 |
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 1894. It was recently reopened following an extensive renovation. Read more Pratt location history.
Features & Services
- ADA accessible
- Free street parking
- Bike parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Computers for public use
- Photocopier and printing services
- Children and Teen sections
- Job and Career assistance
- Events and programs for all ages
- Self check-out