Pratt Society Events

Members of the Pratt Society are invited to join a series of events that includes special receptions and private dinners or desserts with notable speakers and authors, town halls with the Library's CEO, and more.

Past events have included evenings with speakers like David Grann, Bobby Flay,  Colson Whitehead, Jon Meacham, Dan Rather, and Senator Barbara A. Mikulski.

Upcoming Events

We look forward to seeing you at the Pratt. 

We are going green! 

We’re switching to digital invitations this fall. If you don’t receive our member emails, please email us at prattsociety@prattlibrary.org.

Librarian’s Circle Reception with Brad Meltzer

Thursday, January 8 at 6 pm

Librarian’s Circle Members ($2,500+ donors) are invited to join us for a special reception with best-selling author Brad Meltzer. At the public program, Meltzer will discuss his newest novel in the Zig & Zola series: The Viper. Invitations will be emailed to members at the beginning of December. Replies can be directed to prattsociety@prattlibrary.org.

Pratt Society Reception with George Saunders

Thursday, February 12 at 6pm

All Pratt Society members ($1,000+ donors) are invited to join us for a special reception with award-winning author George Saunders. Saunders will discuss his newest novel Vigil at the public program. Invitations will be emailed to members at the beginning of January.

President’s Circle Dinner with Norah O’Donnell

Thursday, February 26

President’s Circle members ($5,000+ donors) are invited to join us for a dinner with award-winning journalist and author Norah O’Donnell. At the public program, O’Donnell will be in conversation with Dr. Kaye to discuss her new book We the Women. Spots are limited and invitations will be emailed in January.

For more information about Pratt Society events or to make a gift to the Library, contact Chris Lewis, Individual and Corporate Giving Manager. Chris may be reached at (410) 396-5275 or clewis@prattlibrary.org.