Reserve a room at the Light Street Branch for your next meeting or community event.
Light Street
Closed now; Opening @ 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:
| 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 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
Saturday – Mar 25
3:00 PM
Live Music: Harpist Jacqueline Pollauf Light Street Program Details Program Details
Live Music: Harpist Jacqueline Pollauf Light Street Program Details Program Details
Features & Services
- Sidewalk Service
- 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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