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Announcement The Herring Run Branch will reopen with limited hours on Monday, December 23.

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

Holiday Closing All Pratt Library locations will be closed early Tuesday, December 24 at 5 pm, and closed Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.


Contact a Social Worker

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Social Worker in the Library provides free one-on-one advising from a social worker, no appointment necessary.

Email socialworker@prattlibrary.org or call the social worker in your geographic area Monday through Friday to get help with a variety of issues. In-person services are available during the drop-in hours listed below, Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact the social worker in your geographic area:

Get help with:

  • Food access (SNAP benefits)
  • Referral to mental health resources

  • Senior resources
  • Health care and insurance
  • Utility assistance and water bill assistance
  • Other services, just ask!
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Drop-In Hours

Drop-in hours are available at the following branches, no appointment necessary!

Please note that in-person social work services will unavailable from December 23, 2024 through January 3, 2025. For assistance, please contact the social workers by phone or email at the contact info below.

Need help? Email socialworker@prattlibrary.org or call the contact for your branch if you need assistance.

Central Library
Sam Chan: (443) 983-0824
Tuesday, 11 am – 4 pm
Wednesday, 11 am – 4 pm
Thursday, 1 pm – 4 pm
Light Street
LaTia Glasgow: (443) 677-6002
Thursday, 11 am – 4 pm
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sheila Miller (Tue/Thur): (667) 392-9785
LaTia Glasgow (Wed): (443) 677-6002
Tuesday, 11 am – 4 pm
Wednesday, 11 am – 4 pm
Thursday, 11 am – 4 pm
Southeast Anchor Library
Mariel Sass: (443) 418-3873
Tuesday, 11 am – 4 pm
Wednesday, 1 pm – 4 pm
Walbrook
Sheila Miller: (667) 392-9785
Wednesday, 10 am – 1 pm
Waverly
Sam Chan: (443) 983-0824
Monday, 1 pm – 4 pm
Lawyer in the Library
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Lawyer in the Library


Get free one-on-one legal advice on a variety of issues, both in person and online.

Housing Navigators
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Housing Navigators


Community members can get help with finding stable housing, education, advocacy, and more at select Pratt locations.