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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.

Forest Park

Closed

3023 Garrison Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21216

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Parking & Public Transit

Parking

Free street and bike parking available.

Bus

80 - Rogers Avenue Metro Station/Downtown: Stops directly in front of the branch

34 - Westview Mall/Falls Road/Greenspring: Closest stop is located 3 blocks away at Forest Park Avenue and Chelsea Terrace

CityLink LIME - Northwest Hospital/Harbor East: Closest stop is located 3 blocks away at Liberty Heights Avenue and Callaway Avenue

82 - Park Circle/Reisterstown Plaza: Closest stop located 4 blocks away at Hilton Street and Fairview Avenue

Metro Subway

West Cold Spring Metro Station, Mondawmin Metro Station, and Rogers Avenue Metro Station

For more public transportation information, visit the Maryland Transit Administration.

The Forest Park Branch is closed for renovation. Visit the Pratt Renovations page to learn more about the upcoming improvements.

Day Opens   Closes
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday CLOSED
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Holiday Closing Schedule
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Holidays & Early Closings

All Pratt Library locations will be closed on the following days:

Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24, 2024 : closing at 5:00 PM
Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 2024
New Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2024 : closing at 5:00 PM
New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 20, 2025
Presidents’ Day Monday, February 17, 2025
Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2025
Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2025
Juneteenth Thursday, June 19, 2025
Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 13, 2025
Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, November 26, 2025 : closing at 5:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2025
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2025 : closing at 5:00 PM
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 : closing at 5:00 PM
New Year's Day Thursday, January 1, 2026
Forest Park Branch

Located in a beautiful park-like setting, the Forest Park Library serves the Forest Park, Dickeyville, Ashburton, Hanlon Park, Gwynn Oak, and the Forest Park Golf areas.

Opened on November 29, 1910 at Garrison Boulevard and Calloway Avenue, the Forest Park branch is still in operation today. Read more Pratt location history.

Upcoming Events

Features & Services

  1. Outdoor Wi-Fi
  2. ADA accessible ground floor
  3. Free Wi-Fi
  4. Computers for public use
  5. Photocopier and printing services
  6. Children and Teen sections
  7. Job and Career assistance
  8. Events and programs for all ages
  9. 3D printing
Community & Meeting Rooms

Reserve a room at the Forest Park Branch for your next meeting or community event.

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Outdoor Wi-Fi Available

Free Wi-Fi zone is expanded outside the building

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“Our family has enjoyed many years at our Branch. My daughter has loved the Library since she was a child. The personal attention and help is great for anyone new to the area.”

Kaylee E. — Forest Park Branch

“The entire staff there is amazing. Everyone always great us with a big smile and willingness to always help with any and everything. My little one and I look forward to story time there weekly, play dates, and all the other amazing activities that are provided to us on a regular basis.”

Tara R, Forest Park

“Conveniently located in my neighborhood. Good hours and never a long wait. Very helpful staff!”

Viki F. — Forest Park Branch