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Location Closure The Central Library will be closing Monday, November 9 due to electrical maintenance.

Holiday Closing All Pratt Library locations will be closed Tuesday, November 3 in observance of Election Day.

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Renovations & Improvements

The Forest Park, Washington Village, and Reisterstown Road branches are closed for facility improvements. 


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The Fall 2026 edition of Compass is available now! Pick up a copy while supplies last at your local Library location.

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It's Dinovember!
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It's Dinovember!

November is for Dinos

Bring the family for dinosaur-themed fun this November at the Pratt, including fossil digs, dino crafts, stories, and playdates.

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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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At the Pratt Find career assistance, fitness classes, and research resources.
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Birth of The Witch
Birth of The Witch

Birth of The Witch

Nora Roberts
On the Calculation of Volume (Book V)
On the Calculation of Volume (Book V)

On the Calculation of Volume (Book V)

Solvej Balle
Cold Sunset
Cold Sunset

Cold Sunset

William Boyd
Peculiar Stars.
Peculiar Stars.

Peculiar Stars.

Rebecca. Yarros
All the Little Secrets
All the Little Secrets

All the Little Secrets

May Cobb
Face Last Seen
Face Last Seen

Face Last Seen

Jeffery Deaver
Star Trek Timelines
Star Trek Timelines

Star Trek Timelines

Derek Tyler Attico
How To Love In Sanskrit
How To Love In Sanskrit

How To Love In Sanskrit

Anusha Rao
The Wordspotter's Guide
The Wordspotter's Guide

The Wordspotter's Guide

Olivia Swarthout
A Natural History of The Spirits
A Natural History of The Spirits

A Natural History of The Spirits

Jori Lewis
Our Arab
Our Arab

Our Arab

Zaina Arafat
Take My Word For It
Take My Word For It

Take My Word For It

Levar Burton
One Night Only
One Night Only

One Night Only

Heated Rivalry Season 1
Heated Rivalry Season 1

Heated Rivalry Season 1

Frankenstein
Frankenstein

Frankenstein

The Agency. Season One.
The Agency. Season One.

The Agency. Season One.

As Far As the Eye Can See
As Far As the Eye Can See

As Far As the Eye Can See

Kim Novak's Vertigo
Kim Novak's Vertigo

Kim Novak's Vertigo

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Graphic Novel Book Club: Here Be Dragons TODAY 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Graphic Novel Book Club: Here Be Dragons Johnston Square Program Details
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Microsoft OneDrive 2024 TODAY 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Microsoft OneDrive 2024 Southeast Anchor Program Details
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Cross Stitch Basics TODAY 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Cross Stitch Basics Hampden Program Details
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Light Street Writers Exchange TODAY 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Light Street Writers Exchange Light Street Program Details
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Teen Game Night Tuesday – Nov 10 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Teen Game Night Herring Run Program Details
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Civic Engagement
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Civic Engagement

Your voice matters! Learn about contacting your representatives and researching policy with this guide to civic engagement.

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Copies, Printing, Scanning & Fax
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Copies, Printing, Scanning & Fax

With your Pratt Library card you have access to printing, copying, scanning, and fax services.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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

Current Newspapers
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Current Newspapers

Access news from the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Banner, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more with your library card.

Social Impact Programs
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Social Impact Programs

Get free assistance and advice from lawyers, social workers, nurses, addiction recovery specialists, and more.

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