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Pratt Library Renovations

The Pratt Library is committed to pursuing ongoing facility improvements throughout our 22-building system in support of our mission to empower, enrich, and enhance the quality of life for all through equitable access to information, services, and opportunity. Continue reading to learn more about our ongoing improvement projects and new building construction.

Proposed renovation dates are subject to change due to weather conditions and construction timelines, so check back for updates.

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  1. Reisterstown Rd Renovations
  2. Hamilton Branch
  3. Forest Park Renovations
  4. Washington Village Renovations
  5. Park Heights Construction

Reisterstown Road

The Reisterstown Road Branch is open as of October 6, 2025 after a full HVAC replacement and additional space upgrades. The branch will close again in January 2026 for an interior refresh.

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Front entrance of the Reisterstown Road branch
Exterior photo of the Reisterstown branch building, with a leafy lawn in the foreground.

Hamilton

The Hamilton Branch is closed as of June 14, 2025 for HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen in December 2025. This project is being funded by American Rescue Plan funding through the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs.

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Hamilton exterior front entrance
Hamilton inside room view with people, chairs, tables

Forest Park Branch

The Forest Park Branch is closed for a full-scale renovation. Work is expected to begin early 2026 with anticipated completion in 2028.

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Forest Park street view
Forest Park renovation - overhead rendering of the existing building footprint, extension, street and sidewalk access

Washington Village Branch

The Washington Village Branch is closed for facility improvements, with an interior refresh planned for late 2025 into spring 2026. This project is being funded by American Rescue Plan funding through the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs in addition to private support.

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Washington Village - street angle
Washington Village Branch street view with cars

New Library Construction

The following are plans for brand new building construction of library spaces:

Park Heights Branch

A new branch of the Pratt Library serving the Park Heights neighborhood is expected to begin construction in Fall 2025 with a projected opening in 2027.

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Park Heights elevation drawing - front entrance side
Park Heights rendering - front entrance view with doorway and exterior seating

Visit the Locations page for a list of all Pratt Library locations and operating hours, including holiday closings.

  1. Reisterstown Rd Renovations
  2. Hamilton Branch
  3. Forest Park Renovations
  4. Washington Village Renovations
  5. Park Heights Construction
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Central Hall interior ceiling and windows with painting of a man with a scroll

Requests for Proposals

Learn more about Requests for Proposals issued by the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

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