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Announcement 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.

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Southeast Anchor

Open now; Closing at 5:00 PM

3601 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224

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phone: (410) 396‑1580
email: SEL@prattlibrary.org

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Parking & Public Transit

Parking

ADA accessible parking, bike parking, metered parking along Eastern Avenue and South Conkling Street, and free street parking within two blocks available. A public parking garage is nearby.

Bus

Blue, Navy, 22

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
Holiday Closing Schedule
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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
Southeast Anchor Library
Southeast interior balcony view
Southeast teen room
Southeast room view with bookshelves
Southeast kids area rug and bookshelves
Southeast large meeting room - auditorium facing windows, from the podium

Located in the heart of Highlandtown, the Southeast Anchor Library serves the Highlandtown and Canton areas.

Opened on May 14, 2007, the Southeast Anchor Library was the first new library construction in Baltimore in more than 30 years. The library boasts over 27,000 square feet, more than 80,000 volumes, and a reading garden. Read more Pratt location history.

Upcoming Events

Introduction to Microsoft Office 2019 & Computer Basics Monday – Jul 7 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to Microsoft Office 2019 & Computer Basics Southeast Anchor Program Details
Program Details
Mindful Movement with Maya Monday – Jul 7 11:00 AM
Mindful Movement with Maya Southeast Anchor Program Details
Program Details
Chromebook Basics Monday – Jul 7 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Chromebook Basics Southeast Anchor Program Details
Program Details
Retro Reads & Reels: Teen Book & Movie Club Y2K Edition Monday – Jul 7 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Retro Reads & Reels: Teen Book & Movie Club Y2K Edition Southeast Anchor Program Details
Program Details
Introduction to Workplace Readiness Tuesday – Jul 8 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to Workplace Readiness Southeast Anchor Program Details
Program Details
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Features & Services

  1. Free Wi-fi
  2. Computers for public use
  3. Colección en Español
  4. Photocopier and printing services
  5. Children and Teen sections
  6. Job and Career assistance
  7. Events and programs for all ages
  8. Self check-out
Community & Meeting Rooms

Reserve a room at the Southeast Anchor Library for your next meeting or community event.

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Pratt Free Market

The market is stocked with food and household goods for free to those in the community who need it.

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“This library system is amazing. I'm so happy with my experiences at the Southeast Anchor Branch.”

Sarah V. — Southeast Anchor Library

“It's great, if they don't have a book I'm looking for I go online and put a hold on it and soon it's waiting for me”

Steven B. — Southeast Anchor Library

“Friendly, helpful, and clean. My family always has a wonderful experience at the Southeast Anchor Library.”

Carrie R. –Southeast Anchor Library

“We love our librarians! They are always very helpful with finding the right kinds of books, especially for my kids. Everyone who works at the libraries are always very helpful, friendly, and kind.”

Jennifer B. –Southeast Anchor Library

“Atención, amabilidad, cero racismo, apoyo super especial de todo el personal.”

Tomas Q, Southeast Anchor