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

Holiday Closing All Pratt Library locations will be closed early Wednesday, November 27 at 5 pm, and closed Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.


Contact a Social Worker

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Social Worker in the Library provides free one-on-one advising from a social worker, no appointment necessary.

Email socialworker@prattlibrary.org or call the social worker in your geographic area Monday through Friday to get help with a variety of issues. In-person services are available during the drop-in hours listed below, Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact the social worker in your geographic area:

Get help with:

  • Food access (SNAP benefits)
  • Referral to mental health resources

  • Senior resources
  • Health care and insurance
  • Utility assistance and water bill assistance
  • Other services, just ask!
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Drop-In Hours

Drop-in hours are available at the following branches, no appointment necessary!

Need help? Email socialworker@prattlibrary.org or call the contact for your branch if you need assistance.

Central Library
Sam Chan: (443) 983-0824
Tuesday, 11 am – 4 pm
Wednesday, 11 am – 4 pm
Thursday, 1 pm – 4 pm
Light Street
LaTia Glasgow: (443) 677-6002
Thursday, 11 am – 4 pm
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sheila Miller (Tue/Thur): (667) 392-9785
LaTia Glasgow (Wed): (443) 677-6002
Tuesday, 11 am – 4 pm
Wednesday, 11 am – 4 pm
Thursday, 11 am – 4 pm
Southeast Anchor Library
Mariel Sass: (443) 418-3873
Tuesday, 11 am – 4 pm
Wednesday, 1 pm – 4 pm
Walbrook
Sheila Miller: (667) 392-9785
Wednesday, 10 am – 1 pm
Waverly
Sam Chan: (443) 983-0824
Monday, 1 pm – 4 pm
Lawyer in the Library
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Lawyer in the Library


Get free one-on-one legal advice on a variety of issues, both in person and online.

Housing Navigators
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Housing Navigators


Community members can get help with finding stable housing, education, advocacy, and more at select Pratt locations.