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Announcement The Northwood Branch will be re-opening on December 9, 2024.

Location Closure The Patterson Park Branch is closed through Saturday, December 7 due to a facilities maintenance issue.

Location Closure The Forest Park, Washington Village, Herring Run, Brooklyn, & Northwood branches are closed for renovations. Learn more here.

Young Children


Ages 0—5

Spark imagination with books and games for children under 5 at each Enoch Pratt Free Library branch. Young children and their caregivers can also enjoy programs like storytime and arts and crafts.

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Friday Fun (An Our Neighborhood Series Board Book For Toddlers Celebrating Islam)
Friday Fun (An Our Neighborhood Series Board Book For Toddlers Celebrating Islam)

Friday Fun (An Our Neighborhood Series Board Book For Toddlers Celebrating Islam)

Marzieh Abbas
Feel Calm
Feel Calm

Feel Calm

Andy J. Pizza
Your Nose!
Your Nose!

Your Nose!

Sandra Boynton
I Love You, Baby (A Little Languages Series Board Book For Toddlers)
I Love You, Baby (A Little Languages Series Board Book For Toddlers)

I Love You, Baby (A Little Languages Series Board Book For Toddlers)

Little Bee Books
Little Chick
Little Chick

Little Chick

Petr Horacek
Daniel Tiger Cleans Up
Daniel Tiger Cleans Up

Daniel Tiger Cleans Up

Natalie Shaw
Love Is Here With You
Love Is Here With You

Love Is Here With You

Jyoti Rajan Gopal
Daniel Tiger's Delightful Tales
Daniel Tiger's Delightful Tales

Daniel Tiger's Delightful Tales

Angela C. Santomero
We Celebrate the Light
We Celebrate the Light

We Celebrate the Light

Jane Yolen
Bravo, Angelina!
Bravo, Angelina!

Bravo, Angelina!

Katharine/ Craig Holabird
Haiku Kaiju Ah-Choo!
Haiku Kaiju Ah-Choo!

Haiku Kaiju Ah-Choo!

George McClements
The Worry Monster
The Worry Monster

The Worry Monster

Catherine P. Cook-Cottone
Parker Takes A Trip
Parker Takes A Trip

Parker Takes A Trip

Parker Curry
Sabrina Sue Loves Mountains
Sabrina Sue Loves Mountains

Sabrina Sue Loves Mountains

Priscilla/ Burris Burris
I Want To Be an Artist
I Want To Be an Artist

I Want To Be an Artist

Laura Driscoll
The Talent Show!
The Talent Show!

The Talent Show!

Natalie Shaw
Trio of Terrans!
Trio of Terrans!

Trio of Terrans!

Maria Le
The Holiday Party
The Holiday Party

The Holiday Party

Andrea Posner-Sanchez
Strawberry Shortcake, Berry In the Big City. Season 1.
Strawberry Shortcake, Berry In the Big City. Season 1.

Strawberry Shortcake, Berry In the Big City. Season 1.

Sunny Bunnies. Season 1
Sunny Bunnies. Season 1

Sunny Bunnies. Season 1

Paw Patrol. Jungle Pups
Paw Patrol. Jungle Pups

Paw Patrol. Jungle Pups

Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig

Paw Patrol. Aqua Pups
Paw Patrol. Aqua Pups

Paw Patrol. Aqua Pups

Blue's Clues & You!. Blue's Big City Adventure
Blue's Clues & You!. Blue's Big City Adventure

Blue's Clues & You!. Blue's Big City Adventure

Winter Fun
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Winter Fun


Join in the fun at your local library with special winter events for young children including festive crafts, story time, and play dates.

Cuentos y Cantos
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Cuentos y Cantos


Come and join us for a bilingual story time for preschoolers in English and Spanish including stories, songs, movement, and play.

Stay Cool
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Stay Cool


There's always something cool to discover at the library! Join us for crafting, live music, and much more at your local library.

Upcoming Programs & Events

Bilingual Spanish/English Family Storytime TOMORROW 10:30 AM
Bilingual Spanish/English Family Storytime Waverly Program Details
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Baby & Toddler Storytime TOMORROW 11:00 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Hampden Program Details
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Critter Tunes & Tales with Wildlife Adventures TOMORROW 11:00 AM
Critter Tunes & Tales with Wildlife Adventures Central Library Program Details
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Family Storytime TOMORROW 11:00 AM
Family Storytime Central Library Program Details
Program Details
Bilingual Family Storytime / Cuentos familiares bilingües TOMORROW 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Bilingual Family Storytime / Cuentos familiares bilingües Southeast Anchor Program Details
Program Details

Downloads & Streaming Media

Find eBooks, magazines, audiobooks, movies, and more for kids. Accessible in all Pratt Library locations or from home with your library card.

Watch & Learn Library
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Watch & Learn Library


Find over 230 educational Scholastic videos for young learners in grades PreK–3. or A Scholastic library of educational videos for young learners in grades PreK–3 featuring 230+ nonfiction videos.

BookFlix
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BookFlix


BookFlix pairs an animated story with a nonfiction eBook for a truly unique interactive reading experience.

OverDrive
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OverDrive


Log in with your Pratt Library card to download popular eBooks and audiobooks for kids.

Kanopy Kids
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Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids


Browse a large catalog of educational, entertaining, and enriching films for kids.

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Get a Pratt Library Card

Maryland residents can now apply online for an eCard that allows access to all of Enoch Pratt Free Library’s digital resources including eBooks, streaming media, and databases. It’s easier than ever to get a Pratt Library card! We have loosened restrictions to getting a card to access our resources. Anyone who lives or owns property in Maryland is eligible for a free library card.

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Featured Databases & Services

World Book Online for Kids
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World Book Online for Kids


Find easy-to-read articles and a wealth of engaging multimedia, games, science projects, and more for young students.

National Geographic for Kids
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National Geographic for Kids


Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space with National Geographic for Kids.

Scholastic Teachables
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Scholastic Teachables


Find learning tools for students in grades K–6 in this online database of tens of thousands of ready-to-use educational materials.

Children's Library of Things
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Children's Library of Things


Check out toys, games, and educational materials that promote early learning skills in children ages zero to 8.