Hackerman Residencies
October 8Meet and celebrate our 2025–2026 Hackerman Artist in Residence, multimedia papercut artist Annie Howe, and our new Hackerman Writer in Residence, poet Taylor Johnson, at the Central library.
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The Pennsylvania Avenue Branch is operating on a reduced schedule with limited services 10 am–4 pm until further notice due to a facilities maintenance issue.
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The Brooklyn, Forest Park, Govans, Hamilton, Herring Run, Reisterstown Road, and Washington Village branches are closed for facility improvements.
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Ages 0—5 Spark imagination with books, programs, and games.
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Ages 12—18 Learn how to write poetry, game with friends, and find books.
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October 2025
From the Archives: The Master Plan
In this archived episode of the Free to Bmore Podcast from 2019, we talk to social entrepreneur Chris Wilson as bravely shares his inspirational life story. Serving life in prison at age 17, he developed a Master Plan that led him to a life of purpose. Check out his book The Master Plan at the Pratt Library.
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Your voice matters! Learn about contacting your representatives and researching policy with this guide to civic engagement.
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Use your Pratt Library card to borrow eBooks, eMagazines, Audiobooks, movies, and more, right on your computer, phone, or other compatible device.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Social Worker in the Library
Social Worker in the Library provides free, one-on-one advising and referrals from a social worker, no appointment necessary.