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

Holiday Closing All Pratt Library locations will be closed early Wednesday, November 27 at 5 pm, and closed Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

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The Hackerman Pratt Residencies

The Hackerman Artist & Writer in Residence programs are designed to bring creatives from all corners of Baltimore together to share and create at the Pratt Library. Learn more about upcoming programs, classes, and events featuring artist Phylicia Ghee and writer D. Watkins.

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Young Children
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Young Children

Ages 0—5 Spark imagination with books, programs, and games.
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Kids

Ages 6—11 Make crafts, get homework help, and browse books.
Teens
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Teens

Ages 12—18 Learn how to write poetry, game with friends, and find books.
Adults
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Adults

Find career assistance, fitness classes, and research resources.
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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 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

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Rambling Readers TOMORROW 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Baby & Toddler Storytime TOMORROW 10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime Waverly Program Details
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Family Storytime TOMORROW 10:30 AM
Family Storytime Roland Park Program Details
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Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019 TOMORROW 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019 Hamilton Program Details
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Family Storytime TOMORROW 11:00 AM
Family Storytime Southeast Anchor Program Details
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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.

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Chromebooks Distribution
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Chromebooks Distribution

The Pratt Library is distributing 50,000 HP Chromebooks to eligible Baltimore City households, with support from our partners.

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Computer & Internet Devices
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Computer & Internet Devices

With a Pratt Library card, you can borrow devices like Chromebooks, tablets, and mobile hotspots to get online from the comfort of your home.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Enoch Pratt Free Library stands with our community, and is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

PressReader
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PressReader

Get free access to more than 7,000 periodicals including local, national, and international newspapers and magazines.

Wellness at the Library
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Wellness at the Library

Nursing students, supervised by RNs, are in several Pratt Library locations to provide free drop-in health assessments.

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