Make an appointment to check out library materials, print remotely, and borrow computer and internet devices with contactless pickup.
Govans
Closed now; Opening Tuesday @ 10:00 AM
phone:
(410) 396‑6098
email:
GVN@prattlibrary.org
Public Transportation
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 |
Holidays & Early Closings
All Pratt Library locations will be closed on the following days:
Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 17, 2022 |
Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 21, 2022 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 15, 2022 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 30, 2022 |
Juneteenth | Monday, June 20, 2022 |
Independence Day | Monday, July 4, 2022 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 5, 2022 |
Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Monday, October 10, 2022 |
Election Day | Tuesday, November 8, 2022 |
Veterans Day | Friday, November 11, 2022 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 24, 2022 |
Christmas Day | Sunday, December 25, 2022 |
Christmas Day (Observed) | Monday, December 26, 2022 |

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
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
- Metered and free street parking
- ADA accessible
- Bike parking