Reserve a room at the Govans Branch for your next meeting or community event.
Govans
Closed now; Opening Wednesday @ 10:00 AM
phone:
(410) 396‑6098
email:
GVN@prattlibrary.org
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Parking & Public Transit
Parking
Bike parking and street parking, both metered and free, available.
Bus
52, Red
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:
| Christmas Eve | Saturday, December 24, 2022 |
| Christmas Day (Observed) | Monday, December 26, 2022 |
| New Year's Eve | Saturday, December 31, 2022 |
| New Year's Day (Observed) | Monday, January 2, 2023 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 16, 2023 |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 20, 2023 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 7, 2023 |
| National Library Workers Day | Tuesday, April 11, 2023 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 2023 |
| Juneteenth | Monday, June 19, 2023 |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 4, 2023 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Monday, October 9, 2023 |
| Veteran's Day (Observed) | Friday, November 10, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Wednesday, November 22, 2023 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23, 2023 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 2023 |
Located in the heart of Govans just off York Road near Govans Elementary School the Govans Branch serves the communities of North Central Baltimore including Govans, Belvedere, Homeland, and Radnor-Winston.
The Govans branch was opened at 5714 Bellona Avenue in September 1921. The building was expanded in 1942 and renovated in 1993. The Govans branch is still open today. Read more Pratt location history.
Upcoming Events
TOMORROW
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Imagination Celebration: I Spy Rainforest Govans Program Details Program Details
Imagination Celebration: I Spy Rainforest Govans Program Details Program Details
Thursday – Mar 23
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Imagination Celebration: I Spy Rainforest Govans Program Details Program Details
Imagination Celebration: I Spy Rainforest Govans Program Details Program Details
Features & Services
- Sidewalk Service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Computers for public use
- Photocopier and printing services
- Children and Teen sections
- Annual Spring Lecture and Fall Celebration
- Job and Career assistance
- Events and programs for all ages
- ADA accessible
Community & Meeting Rooms
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