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House of Melo Exhibit: First Look
October 24, 2025
New ‘House of Melo’ exhibit details and renderings give a first look at interactive experience opening to the public on Oct. 25.Release coincides with ‘Piece of Melo’ Big Bet Blueprint contest hosted by Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland giving participants a chance to win autographed commemorative pieces and artifacts from Anthony’s legacy.
Carmelo Anthony Exhibit at the Enoch Pratt Free Library
September 4, 2025
Timed with Anthony’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction, ‘House of Melo’ exhibit offers a portal into the NBA icon’s evolution—from his early days in Baltimore to rewriting the rules in boardrooms. Citywide auxiliary experiences will champion entrepreneurship with tools and connections people need to own their dreams.
Pratt Anywhere Lab Available at Open Works
February 3, 2025
BALTIMORE— The Enoch Pratt Free Library in partnership with Open Works has opened a new technology lab inside the East Baltimore maker space. This is the first location for the new Pratt Anywhere program funded with American Rescue Plan funding through the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs. “Pratt Anywhere gives the library an opportunity to expand our resources…
Enoch Pratt Free Library Announces New President & CEO
September 30, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT:Amy Burke Friedman, PROFILESafriedman@profilespr.com / (410) 382-5496 BALTIMORE, MD—Following a nationwide search, the Board of Directors of the Enoch Pratt Free Library announced today the appointment of Chad Helton as the new President & Chief Executive Officer. With more than 15 years of experience in both public and academic libraries, Helton…
Pratt Library Cuts Ribbon on Pratt Free Market
September 25, 2024
BALTIMORE— The Enoch Pratt Free Library cut the ribbon on the new Pratt Free Market today. The free grocery store is located inside the Southeast Anchor Library in the Highlandtown neighborhood. The Pratt Free Market will be stocked with produce, dry goods, paper goods, and more available for free to those in the community who need it. It will officially open to…
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