Make an appointment to check out library materials, print remotely, and borrow computer and internet devices with contactless pickup.
Canton
Pratt locations are open at 50% capacity with COVID-19 safety procedures in place. Learn more.
Open now; Closing at 5:00 PM
phone:
(410) 396‑8548
email:
CNT@prattlibrary.org
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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.
| 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 |
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Holidays & Early Closings
All Pratt Library locations will be closed on the following days:
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 18, 2021 |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 15, 2021 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 2, 2021 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2021 |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 18, 2021 |
| Independence Day | Monday, July 5, 2021 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 6, 2021 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Monday, October 11, 2021 |
| Veterans Day | Thursday, November 11, 2021 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25, 2021 |
| Christmas Eve | Friday, December 24, 2021 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25, 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.
Upcoming Events
Monday – Oct 18
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Tuesday – Oct 19
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Wednesday – Oct 20
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Features & Services
- Sidewalk Service
- 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
Sidewalk Service Available
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