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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.

About the Pratt Society

The Pratt Society is a vital part of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, committed to ensuring that the Pratt remains an important resource for Baltimore and Maryland. Members of the Pratt Society receive invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes events and author receptions throughout the year. Most importantly, your generosity helps sustain thousands of free programs offered each year.

Pratt Society reception with President and CEO Heidi Daniel, board chair Mychelle Farmer, and W. Kamau Bell

Pratt Board Chair Mychelle Farmer, former Pratt President and CEO Heidi Daniel, and speaker W. Kamau Bell

Pratt Society Chair Bob Hillman, Sandy Hillman, Carla Hayden

Pratt Board Chair Emeritus Bob Hillman, Sandy Hillman, and Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden

Pratt Board member Jamar Brown and Miriam Sievers at the Library's annual gala, Mr. Pratt Presents

Pratt Board member Jamar Brown and Miriam Sievers at the Library's annual gala, Mr. Pratt Presents

Pratt Board members Vernon Reid, Valerie Jarrett, President and CEO Heidi Daniel, and Sherrilyn Ifill

Pratt Board member Vernon Reid, former Senior Advisor to President Obama Valerie Jarrett, former President and CEO Heidi Daniel, and Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Membership Perks

Pratt Society members enjoy exclusive perks, including the following:

  • Members of the Pratt Society President's Circle ($5,000+) and above are invited to special pre-program receptions with select speakers throughout the year
  • All Pratt Society members will receive invitations to private events throughout the year, including our popular Wine & Words event
  • Annual recognition in the Library's donor newsletters, Pages from the Pratt

Staff Liaison

Cindi Monahan, Director of Institutional Advancement – (410) 396-5314 or cmonahan@prattlibrary.org

Chris Lewis, Individual and Corporate Giving Manager – (410) 396-5275 or clewis@prattlibrary.org

Please contact us for more information on additional Pratt Society benefits.