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Canton

Open now; Closing at 5:00 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 Day Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 20, 2025
Presidents’ Day Monday, February 17, 2025
Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2025
Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2025
Juneteenth Thursday, June 19, 2025
Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 13, 2025
Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, November 26, 2025 : closing at 5:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2025
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2025 : closing at 5:00 PM
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 : closing at 5:00 PM
New Year's Day Thursday, January 1, 2026
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. It was recently reopened following an extensive renovation. Read more Pratt location history.

Upcoming Events

Playdate in the Library Monday – Dec 16 11:00 AM
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Music & Movement Storytime Monday – Dec 16 4:00 PM
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Winter Crafternoon Tuesday – Dec 17 3:30 PM
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Baby & Toddler Storytime Wednesday – Dec 18 10:00 AM
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Baby & Toddler Storytime Wednesday – Dec 18 11:00 AM
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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

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

Brook H, Canton

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

Isaac W. –Canton

“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

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

Aviva B. – Canton Branch

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

Matthew M. –Canton