Reserve a room at the Waverly Branch for your next meeting or community event.
Waverly
Closed now; Opening Saturday @ 10:00 AM
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 |
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Holidays & Early Closings
All Pratt Library locations will be closed on the following days:
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31, 2026 : closing at 5:00 PM |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
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
Crafternoon: Pine Cone Process Art
Monday – Jan 5
4:00 PM
Crafternoon: Pine Cone Process Art Waverly Program Details Program Details
Crafternoon: Pine Cone Process Art Waverly Program Details Program Details
Family Storytime
Wednesday – Jan 7
10:30 AM
Family Storytime Waverly Program Details Program Details
Family Storytime Waverly Program Details Program Details
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thursday – Jan 8
10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Waverly Program Details Program Details
Baby & Toddler Storytime Waverly Program Details Program Details
"New Year, New You" Vision Board Party
Thursday – Jan 8
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
"New Year, New You" Vision Board Party Waverly Program Details Program Details
"New Year, New You" Vision Board Party Waverly Program Details Program Details
Sonic 3: Movie & Craft
Friday – Jan 9
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sonic 3: Movie & Craft Waverly Program Details Program Details
Sonic 3: Movie & Craft Waverly Program Details Program Details
Features & Services
- Outdoor Wi-Fi
- ADA accessible
- Free Wi-Fi
- Computers for public use
- Photocopier and printing services
- Children and Teen sections
- Job and Career assistance
- Events and programs for all ages
- Lawyer in the Library
Community & Meeting Rooms
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Outdoor Wi-Fi Available
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Free Wi-Fi zone is expanded outside the building