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The City and Its Uncertain Walls
The City and Its Uncertain Walls

The City and Its Uncertain Walls

Haruki Murakami
Wind and Truth
Wind and Truth

Wind and Truth

Brandon Sanderson
Is She Really Going Out With Him?
Is She Really Going Out With Him?

Is She Really Going Out With Him?

Sophie Cousens
Rental House
Rental House

Rental House

Weike Wang
Reel
Reel

Reel

Kennedy Ryan
Lazarus Man
Lazarus Man

Lazarus Man

Richard Price
Cher
Cher

Cher

Cher
What the Chicken Knows
What the Chicken Knows

What the Chicken Knows

Sy Montgomery
Master of Me
Master of Me

Master of Me

Keke Palmer
The Serviceberry
The Serviceberry

The Serviceberry

Robin Wall/ Burgoyne Kimmerer
Blues In Stereo
Blues In Stereo

Blues In Stereo

Langston Hughes
Growing Up Urkel
Growing Up Urkel

Growing Up Urkel

Jaleel White
Speak No Evil
Speak No Evil

Speak No Evil

Godzilla Minus One
Godzilla Minus One

Godzilla Minus One

Blink Twice
Blink Twice

Blink Twice

Trap
Trap

Trap

Afraid
Afraid

Afraid

Longlegs
Longlegs

Longlegs

Marina Interlibrary Loan
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Marina Interlibrary Loan


Search and submit requests public libraries across Maryland for books, articles, and other materials, including audio/visual formats, musical scores, and microfilm.

Library of Things
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Library of Things


Check out learning kits, games, technology, musical instruments, and more with the Library of Things collection, available to Pratt cardholders. Place a hold and pick up your items at any Pratt location.

Digital Maryland Collections
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Digital Maryland Collections


Digital Maryland provides free online access to digital versions of rare and unique materials, including historical maps, photographs, reports, books, manuscripts, artwork, and other media.

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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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OverDrive & Libby


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Kanopy
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Kanopy


Your Pratt Library card gives you access to a large, curated catalog of educational, entertaining, and enriching films for adults, teens, and kids.

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Hoopla


Use your Pratt Library card to borrow free movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, comics, and TV shows with Hoopla.

PressReader
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PressReader


Download the PressReader app or read online to find current issues of over 7,000 newspapers and magazines.

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free TO BMORE PODCAST Newest Episode — November 2024

Senator Ben Cardin

With nearly six decades in public service, Senator Ben Cardin shares his insights, most meaningful accomplishments, and the impact he hopes to leave on Maryland. Listen in for an inspiring conversation with one of Maryland's most respected leaders.

Live From the Pratt

Listen to authors, speakers, and musicians with the Live From The Pratt podcast.

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Government Documents

Browse a collection of documents from all State agencies covering subjects of interest to consumers and researchers alike.

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