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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 Colson Whitehead, Jon Meacham, Dan Rather, and Senator Barbara A. Mikulski.

Pratt Society event with Sayra Meyerhoff and other guests applauding
Pratt Society group photo including Nancy Pelosi and Mychelle Farmer
Pratt Society event - book signing with James Mc Bride
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Upcoming Events

We hope to see you at the Pratt soon!


Chuck Schumer

Monday, March 17 at 6 pm

Members of the Librarian’s Circle are invited to a special reception prior to the public program with Senator Schumer, who will be discussing his new book Antisemitism in America: A Warning. Limited spots are available. Please email prattsociety@prattlibrary.org if you have not received an invitation.


Michael Symon

Thursday, March 27 at 6 pm

Pratt Society members are invited to a special reception with Chef Michael Symon. At the public program, Symon will discuss his new book Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out. Invitations will be sent mid-February. Please email prattsociety@prattlibrary.org if you have not received an invitation.


Mr. Pratt Presents

Saturday, April 5 

Join us for our annual Mr. Pratt Presents Gala. This event is limited to sponsors and their guests. For information on sponsoring this event, please contact Chris Lewis at clewis@prattlibrary.org.


Shamichael Hallman

Wednesday, April 7 at 6 pm

Pratt Society members are invited to a reception with author Shamichael Hallman. At the public program, Hallman will discuss his book Meet Me at the LibraryThis program is presented in partnership with Thread. Invitations for the reception will be mailed and emailed in early March. 


Rick Atkinson

Wednesday, April 30 at 6 pm

Pratt Society members are invited to a reception with author Rick Atkinson. Atkinson will be joined in conversation with WPR’s Tom Hall to discuss his new book The Fate of the Day. Invitations for this event will be mailed and emailed in late March.


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.