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Location Closure The Herring Run Branch is closed Monday, February 10 due to a mechanical issue.

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

Holiday Closing All Pratt Library locations will be closed Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

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Pratt Library Renovations

The Pratt Library is committed to pursuing ongoing facility improvements throughout our 22-building system in support of our mission to empower, enrich, and enhance the quality of life for all through equitable access to information, services, and opportunity. Continue reading to learn more about our ongoing improvement projects and new building construction.

Proposed renovation dates are subject to change due to weather conditions and construction timelines, so check back for updates.

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  1. Herring Run Renovations
  2. Brooklyn Renovations
  3. Northwood Renovations
  4. Forest Park Renovations
  5. Washington Village Renovations
  6. Reisterstown Rd Renovations
  7. Govans Renovations
  8. Orleans Street Renovations
  9. Johnston Square Construction
  10. Open Works Technology Lab
  11. Park Heights Construction

Herring Run Branch

The Herring Run Branch reopened on December 23, 2024 after an interior refresh. The branch is expect to close again in 2025 for Phase II of the renovation plan, including an HVAC replacement.

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Herring Run renovations - exterior with signs while closed
Herring Run with new furniture -wide room view across

Brooklyn Branch

The Brooklyn Branch is closed for renovations including an HVAC replacement and new furniture.

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Brooklyn branch exterior during renovations - building corner with WiFi sign
Brooklyn Branch Plans for library refresh

Northwood Branch

The Northwood branch reopened on December 9, 2024 after an interior refresh. The branch is expect to close again in 2025 for Phase II of the renovation plan which will include a full HVAC replacement. This upgrade is being funded by American Rescue Plan funding through the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs.

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Northwood outside from the grassy median with Cold Spring street sign
Northwood front exterior

Forest Park Branch

The Forest Park Branch is closed September 2023 through 2026 for a full-scale renovation.

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Forest Park exterior rendering with flowers, sidewalk, people, and new signage
Forest Park renovation - overhead rendering of the existing building footprint, extension, street and sidewalk access

Washington Village Branch

The Washington Village Branch is closed for renovations since November 2023. Plans are underway for a new mixed-use building, which will double the current size of the library with apartments on the upper floors.

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Washington Village - street angle
architectural rendering of proposed Washington Village branch renovations with logos

Reisterstown Road

The Reisterstown Road Branch is expected to close in 2025 for a full HVAC replacement and interior improvements.

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Front entrance of the Reisterstown Road branch
Exterior photo of the Reisterstown branch building, with a leafy lawn in the foreground.

Govans Branch

The Govans Branch is expected to close in 2025 for a full HVAC replacement.

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Photo of the front door of the Govans Branch
Interior photo of a librarian working at the Govans desk

Orleans Street Branch

The Orleans Street Branch is expected to close in 2025 for an interior refresh.

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Orleans Branch - overhead view
Orleans branch - colorful side panels

New Library Construction

The following are plans for brand new building construction of library spaces:

Johnston Square

A new branch of the Pratt Library serving the Johnston Square neighborhood as part of a new, mixed-use building began construction in 2024, with expected completion in 2025.

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Johnston Square rendering - corner street view
Johnston Square rendering - inside tables with people

Open Works Technology Lab

Pratt Anywhere @ Open Works provides public computers and computer training resources. Open Works technology lab computers offer a wide range of available software including the Adobe Creative suite, 3D Printing design, and more.

The technology lab opened in December 2024 with an official ribbon-cutting February 3, 2025. Pratt Anywhere is funded by the American Rescue Plan through the Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs.

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Pratt Anywhere at Open Works Technology Lab
Open Works Technology Lab room view with computer tables

Park Heights Branch

A new branch of the Pratt Library serving the Park Heights neighborhood is expected to begin construction in Winter 2025.

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Park Heights elevation drawing - front entrance side
Park Heights rendering - front entrance view with doorway and exterior seating

Visit the Locations page for a list of all Pratt Library locations and operating hours, including holiday closings.

  1. Herring Run Renovations
  2. Brooklyn Renovations
  3. Northwood Renovations
  4. Forest Park Renovations
  5. Washington Village Renovations
  6. Reisterstown Rd Renovations
  7. Govans Renovations
  8. Orleans Street Renovations
  9. Johnston Square Construction
  10. Open Works Technology Lab
  11. Park Heights Construction
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