Reserve a room at the Pennsylvania Avenue Branch for your next meeting or community event.
Pennsylvania Avenue
Open now; Closing at 8:00 PM
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.
| 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 |
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Holidays & Early Closings
All Pratt Library locations will be closed on the following days:
| New Year's Day | Monday, January 1, 2024 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 15, 2024 |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 19, 2024 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 29, 2024 |
| Staff Training Day | Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 27, 2024 |
| Juneteenth | Wednesday, June 19, 2024 |
| Independence Day | Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 2, 2024 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Monday, October 14, 2024 |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 |
| Veterans Day | Monday, November 11, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
| Christmas Eve | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
| New Year's Eve | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
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 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
Teen Theater Troupe
Monday – Apr 22
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Teen Theater Troupe Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Teen Theater Troupe Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Mindful Movement with Maya
Tuesday – Apr 23
10:30 AM
Mindful Movement with Maya Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Mindful Movement with Maya Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Crafternoon: Sun Printing
Tuesday – Apr 23
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Sun Printing Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Crafternoon: Sun Printing Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Wednesday – Apr 24
10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Baby & Toddler Storytime Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Family Storytime
Wednesday – Apr 24
11:30 AM
Family Storytime Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Family Storytime Pennsylvania Ave Program Details Program Details
Features & Services
- Sidewalk Service
- 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
Community & Meeting Rooms
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