Reserve a room at the Pennsylvania Avenue Branch for your next meeting or community event.
Pennsylvania Avenue
Closed now due to the ongoing emergency response; Opening Monday @ 10:00 AM
phone:
(410) 396‑0399
email:
PNN@prattlibrary.org
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Parking & Public Transit
Parking
Free street parking available, metered street parking available on West North Avenue.
Bus
83, Gold, Lime
Metro Subway
Penn-North
For more public transportation information, visit the Maryland Transit Administration.
The Pennsylvania Avenue Branch is operating on a reduced schedule with limited services 10 am–4 pm until further notice, due to a facilities maintenance issue.
| Day | Opens | Closes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM | — | 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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Holidays & Early Closings
All Pratt Library locations will be closed on the following days:
| New Year's 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 |
Located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and North Avenue, the Pennsylvania Avenue branch serves the Sandtown-Winchester, Penn-North, Druid Heights, Mondawmin, Upton, Reservoir Hill, Bolton Hill, Madison Park, and Parkview/Woodbrook areas. The branch opened its doors in 1953, and underwent renovations in 2023 to include modernized rooms and equipment for children and teens, adults and families.
The Pennsylvania Ave branch was first known as the Easterwood branch and opened at 2217 West North Avenue on June 26, 1914. A new building was opened January 1953, and was praised for its modern design and use of expansive plate glass windows. In 2023, Pennsylvania Avenue received facility improvements including refreshed interior design, improved workstations, an interactive Children's play table, and more. Read more Pratt location history.
Upcoming Events
Basic Life Skills
Tuesday – Jul 15
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Basic Life Skills Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Basic Life Skills Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Postponed: POSTPONED: Jazz for Kids, plus Musical Instrument "Petting Zoo"
Thursday – Jul 17
11:00 AM
Postponed: POSTPONED: Jazz for Kids, plus Musical Instrument… Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Postponed: POSTPONED: Jazz for Kids, plus Musical Instrument… Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Features & Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor Wi-Fi
- Computers for public use
- Photocopier and printing services
- Children and Teen sections
- Job and Career assistance
- Events and programs for all ages
- Social Worker in the Library
- Lawyer in the Library
- Not ADA Accessible
Community & Meeting Rooms
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