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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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In the Neighborhood
In the Neighborhood

In the Neighborhood

Nikki Shannon Smith
Maisy Loves Butterflies
Maisy Loves Butterflies

Maisy Loves Butterflies

Lucy Cousins
My First Ocean
My First Ocean

My First Ocean

DK
A Day On the Road With the Very Hungry Caterpillar
A Day On the Road With the Very Hungry Caterpillar

A Day On the Road With the Very Hungry Caterpillar

Megan Roth
Hide and Seek With Herbie (Ms. Rachel)
Hide and Seek With Herbie (Ms. Rachel)

Hide and Seek With Herbie (Ms. Rachel)

MS Rachel
I Love Blue
I Love Blue

I Love Blue

Jane Foster
Big Family Beach Day
Big Family Beach Day

Big Family Beach Day

Nina Crews
See Marcus Grow
See Marcus Grow

See Marcus Grow

Marcus Bridgewater
Bear Feels Sad
Bear Feels Sad

Bear Feels Sad

Karma Wilson
Take A Breath, Big Red Monster!
Take A Breath, Big Red Monster!

Take A Breath, Big Red Monster!

Ed Emberley
Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)
Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)

Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)

Corey R. Tabor
Little Big Man
Little Big Man

Little Big Man

Varian Johnson
Squid In Pants
Squid In Pants

Squid In Pants

Kaz Windness
Uni and The Dolphin
Uni and The Dolphin

Uni and The Dolphin

Amy Krouse/ Barrager Rosenthal
Sports Are Fun!
Sports Are Fun!

Sports Are Fun!

Zaila/ Whaley Avant-garde
Harry Gets Ready For School
Harry Gets Ready For School

Harry Gets Ready For School

Harriet Ziefert
We Dig Fossils
We Dig Fossils

We Dig Fossils

Alliah L. Agostini
Kick It Into High Gear!
Kick It Into High Gear!

Kick It Into High Gear!

Gloria Cruz
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

Early Learning
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Early Learning


Play, laugh, and learn with activities and play dates at your local library, especially selected to encourage early learning building blocks for young children.

Arts & Crafts
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Arts & Crafts


Join us for fun arts and crafts like mess-free finger painting, bird feeders with seeds, paper flowers, or colorful sand art.

Storytime
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Kids storytime events May 2025, showing outdoor storytime with Ms Eliza

Storytime


Storytimes provide early literacy foundations for children. Join in the fun at your local library with storytimes especially for families, babies, and toddlers.

Upcoming Programs & Events

Baby & Toddler Storytime TOMORROW 10:00 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Canton Program Details
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Preschool Storytime TOMORROW 10:15 AM
Preschool Storytime Patterson Park Program Details
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Baby & Toddler Storytime TOMORROW 10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Roland Park Program Details
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Family Storytime TOMORROW 10:30 AM
Family Storytime Cherry Hill Program Details
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Family Storytime TOMORROW 10:30 AM
Family Storytime Waverly Program Details
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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 - database for kids by Scholastic

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 apply for a Pratt Library Card that allows access to all of Enoch Pratt Free Library’s resources including eBooks, streaming media, and databases. It’s easier than ever to get a Pratt Library card! 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 Kids database - Dig In search screen

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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Nat Geo Kids - online kids magazine, books, videos, and more

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.