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Central Library
All Pratt buildings are currently closed because of COVID-19, however contactless Sidewalk Services are available during the hours below.
Closed now; Opening Monday @ 10:00 AM
phone:
(410) 396‑5430
email:
info@prattlibrary.org
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Public Transportation
Bus
51, 94, Blue, Green, Pink, Silver
Charm City Circulator
Purple - Stops 305 (N. Charles and Pleasant St.) or 306 (N. Charles and Hamilton St.)
See the Circulator's website for other routes, schedules and information.
Light Rail
Centre Street, Lexington Market
Metro Subway
Charles Center, Lexington Market
For more public transportation information, visit the Maryland Transit Administration.
The Central Library has been decontaminated, and is currently open for Sidewalk Service.
| Day | Opens | Closes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 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 |
| 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 | Friday, December 24, 2021 |
The Central Library is located in the heart of Mount Vernon. With more than half a million visitors each year, the state-of-the-art renovations to the Central Library complement Pratt's significant print collection with the latest technologies, welcoming a vibrant future while preserving a cherished historic landmark.
The Central Library was designated the Maryland State Library Research Center (SLRC) by the General Assembly in 1971. This designation and accompanying State support allow all Maryland citizens to have access to a public library whose resources are unparalleled in the State.
Departments & Collections
Features & Services
- Sidewalk Service
- State Library Resource Center
- ADA/handicap accessible
- Metered street 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
- Social Worker in the Library
- Lawyer in the Library
- Self check-out
Sidewalk Service Available
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