Social Worker in the Library
The Enoch Pratt Free Library, in partnership with the University of Maryland School of Social Work and Morgan State University School of Social Work - Field Education Program, is pleased to offer an innovative initiative that serves the community by providing access to social services.
Contact a Social Worker

Social Worker in the Library provides free one-on-one advising from a social worker, no appointment necessary.
Email socialworker@prattlibrary.org or call (443) 418-3873 Monday through Friday to get help with a variety of issues. In-person services are available during the drop-in hours listed below, Monday through Friday.
Social work services include:
- Access to public assistance (food stamps, medical, childcare subsidy, etc.)
- Referral to emergency shelter
- Utility assistance
- Referral to mental health services
- Referral to substance abuse treatement
- Crisis services
- Connecting to community resources


Office Hours
Connect with a social worker in person during drop-in hours, with no appointment required.
Monday | Waverly, 11 am – 4 pm |
Tuesday | Pennsylvania Avenue, 11 am – 4 pm |
Wednesday | Southeast Anchor, 11 am – 4 pm |
Thursday | Brooklyn, 11 am – 4 pm Washington Village, 5 pm – 8 pm |
Friday | Central Library, 11 am – 4 pm |
First Saturday of the month | Washington Village, 12 pm – 4 pm |