Skip Navigation

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.

BGE at the Pratt service mark

Drop-in assistance is available at the schedule below— no appointment required!

BGE at the Pratt representatives do not handle collections. For the BGE Collections Department, please call 1 (800) 685-2210.

Drop-In Hours

Central LibraryThird Wednesdays
12 pm – 4 pm 

July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
WalbrookSecond Wednesdays
12 pm – 4 pm

July 9
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10

Visit the BGE Community Events calendar for more opportunities to connect with BGE representatives.

Lawyer in the Library
More Information
Lawyer in the Library - Maryland flag and gavel

Lawyer in the Library


Get free, one-on-one legal advice on a variety of issues, both in-person and online.

Peer Navigators
More Information
Peer Navigators outside the Pennsylvania Avenue Branch library

Peer Navigators


Through the Peer Navigator Program, Peer Recovery Specialists and Peer Trainees serve as role models and provide a safe, non-judgmental space that promotes overall wellness, in partnership with the Maryland Peer Advisory Council.