Summer Break Baltimore
Summer Break Baltimore is a fun, free program for all ages that encourages literacy and learning in our community all summer long.
Summer Break Baltimore takes place from June 1 through September 1. Register online or in-person at any Pratt Library location.
Participate Online or In Person
You can either log your activities online using Beanstack or use your Summer Break Baltimore scratch-off card. Earn prize entries by:
- Visiting the Library
- Reading or listening to a book
- Attending a Library program
Participating with a scratch-off card? Drop by any Pratt location and hand in your card to be entered in the drawing. You don’t need to complete a full scratch-off card to enter into the drawing and you can always pick up a new card at any library location. Each star you scratch off is one entry to win!
Need help? Read Summer Break Baltimore frequently asked questions, email summerbreak@prattlibrary.org, or chat with a librarian.
Register nowMonthly Prize Drawings
Complete activities and earn monthly prize drawing entries throughout the summer (June, July, and August).
Your name and information will automatically be entered into the prize drawings as you turn in your scratch-off cards to a Pratt Library location or log your activities online. Prize winners will be contacted via email or telephone.
Summer Break Kit
Monthly Summer Break Baltimore kits include a book, prizes, a scratch-off card, an event calendar, and more!
Participants get a free book and a Summer Break Baltimore T-shirt, while supplies last.
Kits may include a Pratt logo bracelet, bubble wands, and a reusable bag.
The monthly boxes are available in June, July, and August, and must be picked up during the month at any Pratt location. Mailing slots for kits are no longer available. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Upcoming Events
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Sing your favorite song during karaoke at the library!August 19, 3:30 PM -
Ms. Jackie wants to hear from YOU! Each week a new topic will be posted on the Debate board in the Teen Department. Tell…August 20 -
Can art be activism? Can a poem make a difference? In the 1960s, Black writers in Baltimore said, "yes" in the…August 20 -
Collect natural wonders to put into a collage, and record your findings in your very own nature diary. This kit is perfect…August 20 -
Stop by and join in the fun as we celebrate our diverse heritage! Place sticky notes on the world map to show where your…August 20
Young Children
Spark imagination with books and games for children under 5 and programs like storytime and arts and crafts.
