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Location Closure The Light Street Branch is closed through Tuesday, July 1 due to a facilities maintenance issue.

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 Central Library will be closing Monday, June 30 @ 5 PM due to a speaker event.

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

Holiday Closing All Pratt Library locations will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Computer Courtesies & Rules

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The Enoch Pratt Free Library aims to provide equitable computer access to all customers. Please observe the following courtesies and rules when using library PCs:

  • Please sign in using Smart Access Manager (SAM), the Library’s automated computer and printing sign-in system. A library card, PC access card, or visitor's pass is required for authorized use.
  • Each library department or branch may have different time limits for computer use, depending on the number of PCs available. Ask library staff for more information.
  • Please cooperate with staff who may need to designate computers for catalog or reference use only, or ADA Accessible.
  • Do not attempt to download and/or install software programs on library computers. If you do, you may lose library privileges.
  • Do not access pornographic or obscene materials. If you do, you may lose library privileges.
  • Save your work on a flash drive, not the hard (C:) drive. 4 GB flash drives can be purchased at the circulation desk.
  • Computer workstations are designed to be used by one person at a time.
  • Computers in Children’s areas and Kid's Corner PCs are for use by children ages 12 and younger only.
  • Computers in the Teen Department at the Central Library are for use by teen ages 12–18 only.
  • The Library is not responsible for any damage or loss of data arising from the use of its computers or network.
Public Computer Center Guidelines
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Public Computer Center at Central Library

Public Computer Center Guidelines


Guidelines, restrictions, and rules for using the Central Library Public Computer center.

Computer & Internet Access
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Computer & Internet Access


Enjoy free access to computers and the internet at all Pratt Library locations.