Make an appointment to check out library materials, print remotely, and borrow computer and internet devices with contactless pickup.
Pennsylvania Avenue
Closed now; Opening Tuesday @ 10:00 AM
phone:
(410) 396‑0399
email:
pnn@prattlibrary.org
Public Transportation
Bus
83, Gold, Lime
Metro Subway
Penn-North
For more public transportation information, visit the Maryland Transit Administration.
Day | Opens | Closes | |
---|---|---|---|
Monday | 10:00 AM | — | 8:00 PM |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM | — | 8:00 PM |
Wednesday | 10:00 AM | — | 8:00 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 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.
The Pennsylvania 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. Read more Pratt location history.
Upcoming Events
Crafty Wednesday Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Family Storytime Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Summer STEM Series at Penn Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Features & Services
- Sidewalk Service
- Free and metered street parking
- 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