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Holiday Closing All Pratt Library locations will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

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Govans

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5714 Bellona Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212

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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.

The Govans Branch is closed as of May 31, 2025 for a HVAC replacement. Visit the Pratt Renovations Page to learn more about ongoing facility improvements.
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Holiday Closing Schedule
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Holidays & Early Closings

All Pratt Library locations will be closed on the following days:

New Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2024 : closing at 5:00 PM
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
Govans exterior entrance - red signs, doors, steps, and flowers
Govans room view with computers
Govans staff at desk, bookshelves, windows, plants
Govans bookshelves, plants, Caregivers Corner brochures
Govans meeting room

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

3D Printing After Dark Monday – Nov 10 6:00 PM
3D Printing After Dark Govans Program Details
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Peabody at the Library Saturday – Nov 15 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Peabody at the Library Govans Program Details
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Let’s Explore: LEGO Block Printing Monday – Nov 17 3:00 PM
Let’s Explore: LEGO Block Printing Govans Program Details
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Teen Crafts Tuesday – Nov 18 3:00 PM
Teen Crafts Govans Program Details
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Features & Services

  1. Free Wi-Fi
  2. Computers for public use
  3. Photocopier and printing services
  4. Children and Teen sections
  5. Annual Spring Lecture and Fall Celebration
  6. Job and Career assistance
  7. Events and programs for all ages
  8. ADA accessible
Community & Meeting Rooms

Reserve a room at the Govans Branch for your next meeting or community event.

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“I've been a patron of Enoch Pratt Library since I was a small child visiting the Govans Branch. I have always sung its praises!”

Stephanie P. –Govans Branch

“The library personnel are extremely nice and helpful. Govans is my favorite library.”

Joanne H. — Govans Branch

“I love the library. The Govans Branch is particularly cozy and has always been there since my childhood.”

Laurel S. –Govans

“The Govans branch has an excellent collection of books for adults, young adults and children along with an amazing collection of CDs and audio books.”

Lisa B, Central

“I LOVE our beautiful little Govans branch and their wonderful staff.”

Joyce C. –Govans Branch