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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, 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.

Passport Office Appointments

As of July 1, 2025, the Enoch Pratt Free Library is no longer offering passport services. Please visit the U.S. Department of State website to find a Passport Acceptance Facility near you.

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The Central Library manages the State Publications Depository and Distribution Program, including documents from all State agencies.

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Mango Languages offers 71 language courses including Latin American Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese and French.