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Hampden

Closed now; Opening Saturday @ 10:00 AM

3641 Falls Rd
Baltimore, MD 21211

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phone: (410) 396‑6043
email: HMP@prattlibrary.org

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Parking & Public Transit

Parking

Free street parking available along Falls Road and 37th Street.

Bike parking available at the building.

Bus

94

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
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
Hampden branch library exterior, showing sidewalks, steps, and 2 side entrance options for meetings and accessibility
Hampden interior with low bookshelves, windows, lights, and an adult reading at the back
Hampden inside view with seating furniture and bookshelves
Hampden kids section by the back door, and children's Exploration Zone
Hampden inside detail - mural art showjng decorative nature scenes above a window archway
Hampden meeting room - chairs set up facing the digital projection screen

The Hampden Branch services the Hampden, Medfield, and Remington neighborhoods.

The Hampden branch was opened on July 2, 1900 at 3641 Falls Road. The iron columns on the front porch were made by Poole and Hunt, a local foundry whose owner funded the construction of the building. Read more Pratt location history.

Upcoming Events

Baby & Toddler Storytime TOMORROW 11:00 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Hampden Program Details
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Book Character Bookmarks TOMORROW 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Book Character Bookmarks Hampden Program Details
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Make Your Own Artist Trading Cards Tuesday – Jul 22 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Make Your Own Artist Trading Cards Hampden Program Details
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Baby & Toddler Storytime Wednesday – Jul 23 11:00 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Hampden Program Details
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Family Storytime Wednesday – Jul 23 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Family Storytime Hampden Program Details
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Features & Services

  1. Free Wi-Fi
  2. Computers for public use
  3. Photocopier and printing services
  4. ADA Accessible
  5. Children and Teen sections
  6. Job and Career assistance
Community & Meeting Rooms

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

Learn More

“Everyone is very nice and helpful. It's a great community resource.”

Corinne D. –Hampden Branch

“I've been going to the Library since my 20s, and I love the new look of the Hampden Branch! I will recommend it to anyone.”

Joel J.

“The Hampden Branch has been an important resource and safe space for me ever since I was a child. I have only ever had positive experiences, it's made me a patron for life.”

Suzanne W. —Hampden

“Friendly staff, great selection of books, welcoming environment, safety measures being taken, and access for all!”

Vanessa K. –Hampden Branch