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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.

Location Closure The Brooklyn, Forest Park, Govans, Hamilton, Herring Run, Reisterstown Road, and Washington Village branches are closed for facility improvements. Learn more here.

Explore the diversity and creativity of Baltimore’s culinary scene with Pratt Test Kitchen. Hear from well-known chefs and speakers and enjoy programs and food demonstrations from local businesses.

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Join us virtually or in person for free events featuring high-profile culinary creators like Toni Tipton-Martin and Michael Twitty as well as local chefs, farmers, and other experts.

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Zoom cooking demo with Crystal Foreman for Pratt Library, showing Afro-Vegan cookbook
coooking demo - Healthy Little Cooks Astronaut Ramen on Zoom
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Browse a variety of Pratt Library events for all ages, both in-person and virtual.

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Browse the Pratt Library catalog, which includes an extensive collection of cookbooks.