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Waverly

Closed now; Opening Tuesday @ 10:00 AM

400 E. 33rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21218

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phone: (410) 396‑6053
email: WVR@prattlibrary.org

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Parking & Public Transit

Parking

Bike parking and metered street parking available.

Bus

22, 52, Red, Silver, Purple

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
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
Waverly Branch
Waverly interior entrance showing a Lucky Day sign, desk with sculptural artwork, and displays
Waverly - people using computers and browsing, newspapers on display
Waverly room view with bookshelves, desk, and people using computers
Waverly bookshelves, windows, and children's section with a tree design and bench painted with apples
Waverly meeting room - angle view

The Waverly Branch serves the communities of North and Northeast Baltimore, including Waverly, Abell, Better Waverly, Ednor Gardens-Lakeside, Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello, Charles Village, Oakenshawe, Guilford, and Johns Hopkins Homewood.


The Homestead branch opened at 1443 Gorsuch Avenue in December, 1911. The branch was relocated to a new building at Barclay and 33rd streetand renamed to the Waverly branch on April 22, 1971. Read more Pratt location history.

Upcoming Events

Family Storytime Wednesday – Jul 2 10:30 AM
Family Storytime Waverly Program Details
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Baby & Toddler Storytime Thursday – Jul 3 10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Waverly Program Details
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Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Fireworks Monday – Jul 7 4:00 PM
Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Fireworks Waverly Program Details
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"Hooks and Yarn": Crochet for Adults Monday – Jul 7 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
"Hooks and Yarn": Crochet for Adults Waverly Program Details
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Puppets & Papageno Wednesday – Jul 9 10:30 AM
Puppets & Papageno Waverly Program Details
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Features & Services

  1. Outdoor Wi-Fi
  2. ADA accessible
  3. Free Wi-Fi
  4. Computers for public use
  5. Photocopier and printing services
  6. Children and Teen sections
  7. Job and Career assistance
  8. Events and programs for all ages
  9. Lawyer in the Library
Community & Meeting Rooms

Reserve a room at the Waverly Branch for your next meeting or community event.

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Outdoor Wi-Fi Available

Free Wi-Fi zone is expanded outside the building

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“The staff at the Waverly Branch are helpful and delightful.”

Sara W. –Waverly Branch

“For me, the Waverly Banch is convenient and the staff always helpful. The Library is free with many online options for learning and entertainment.”

Marc D. – Waverly Branch

“I love our Waverly branch. Every staff member is so warm and inviting, and helpful, too. They make sure each member of my family is part of their 'family'.”

Robi R. – Waverly Branch

“What a treat to have famous authors visit.”

Gilda D, Waverly