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Announcement All Pratt buildings are currently closed because of COVID-19, however remote and contact-free services are available.

Announcement Public computer usage will be unavailable through the month of December into January to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Holiday Closing Services at all Pratt locations will be unavailable Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

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Computer Training

For the safety of our customers, this service is currently unavailable however virtual computer training courses are available online.

Free Pratt Library computer classes teach personal computer basics, job and career computer skills, and Microsoft Office and Google applications.

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Free Computer Classes

The Library offers instructor-led computer and technology classes for a variety of ages in person at the following locations. View a PDF of our computer training classes, or explore the calendar.

At select locations you may reserve a computer for 2-4 hours for help with research, resumes, or job searches. Questions? Email computer.class@prattlibrary.org.

computer training class at Pratt library
computer training class at Pratt Library

Central Library: Public Computer Center

Registration & information: (410) 545-6319
One-on-one help: (410) 545-6319
Reservations for 2–4 hours accepted

Northwood Branch

Registration & information: (443) 984-4944
One-on-one help: (410) 545-0735
Reservations not available

Orleans Street Branch

Registration & information: (443) 984-4944
One-on-one help: (410) 545-0735
Reservations for 2–4 hours accepted; call (410) 545-0735

Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Registration & information: (443) 984-4944
One-on-one help: (410) 545-0735
Reservations not available

Southeast Anchor Library

Registration & information: (443) 984-4944
One-on-one help: (410) 545-0735
Reservations for 2–4 hours accepted; call (410) 545-0735

Walbrook Branch

Registration & information: (443) 984-4944
One-on-one help: (410) 545-0735
Reservations not available

Accessibility & Technology

A wheelchair-accessible computer workstation is available at each computer center. Many computers also have ZoomText software which magnifies the screen image for individuals with visual disabilities, and a voice component so that the page can be read aloud.

All training center computers have a Windows 10 operating system, Microsoft Office 2016 programs, Mavis Beacon typing tutorial program, and printers.

Online Computer Training

When you are not in class, practice your skills at any Pratt Library location, or in the comfort of your home with the following resources.

Gale Courses: free courses, mostly 6 weeks long, offer introductory, intermediate, and advanced computer tutorials in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access and many more. Complete the course and receive a record of completion certification.

Tutorials for New Computer Users

  • Digital Learn: tutorials on computer basics, internet security, job skills, cloud storage, Skype, Facebook and more. Tutorials are also in Spanish.
  • GCF Learn Free: tutorials on computer basics, Internet, Microsoft Office and more.
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Computer & Internet Access

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

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Public Computer Center at Central Library

Public Computer Center

The Central Library’s Public Computer Center has computers available for research, job searching, and more.