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Location Closure The Light Street Branch is closed Tuesday, July 1 due to a facilities maintenance issue.

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.

Pratt Insiders Past Events

Pratt Insiders enjoy an exclusive Q&A with authors and speakers before select public events. Past events include Wine & Words with former Pratt President and CEO Heidi Daniel, a special behind-the-scenes brunch at Clavel, a sneak peak at the Pendry Hotel with interior designer Patrick Sutton, and an intimate dinner with award-winning YA author Nic Stone.

Missed an event? You can view this season's past public programs with speakers on the Library’s Facebook page. You do not need an account to view them. Enjoy!

Past Events

Pratt Insiders Reception with Joseph Giordano

Wednesday, May 21


Pratt Insiders Reception with Michael Symon

Thursday, March 27


Virtual Town Hall and Q&A with CEO Chad Helton

Tuesday, January 28


Pratt Insiders Reception with Bobby Flay

Saturday, November 2


Pratt Insiders Reception with Eve

Thursday, September 19


Bookseller Preview at The Ivy Bookshop

Thursday, June 13