Reserve a room at the Light Street Branch for your next meeting or community event.
Light Street
Closed now; Opening Monday @ 10:00 AM
phone:
(410) 396‑1096
email:
LGH@prattlibrary.org
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Parking & Public Transit
Parking
Street parking, ADA-accessible parking spot, and bike parking available. There is a public parking garage nearby.
Bus
67, Silver
Charm City Circulator
Purple
Metro SubwayLink
Charles Center
Light RailLink
Hamburg Street
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:
| 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 |
Located in the heart of Federal Hill just blocks from the Cross Street Market, the Light Street Branch serves South Baltimore communities including Federal Hill, Locust Point, Otterbein, and Sharp-Leadenhall.
The Light Street branch was opened February 27, 1886. The original building was closed in 1971, and a replacement building was opened that same year at Light and Ostend streets. Read more Pratt location history.
Upcoming Events
Preschool Storytime
Monday – Dec 16
10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime Light Street Program Details Program Details
Preschool Storytime Light Street Program Details Program Details
Science Heroes: Break the Ice!
Monday – Dec 16
10:30 AM
Science Heroes: Break the Ice! Light Street Program Details Program Details
Science Heroes: Break the Ice! Light Street Program Details Program Details
Playdate at the Library
Tuesday – Dec 17
10:30 AM
Playdate at the Library Light Street Program Details Program Details
Playdate at the Library Light Street Program Details Program Details
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Wednesday – Dec 18
10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Light Street Program Details Program Details
Baby & Toddler Storytime Light Street Program Details Program Details
Features & Services
- ADA accessible entrance
- 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
Community & Meeting Rooms
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