Pratt Library

Original poem by @KondwaniFidel. The Pratt Library is the city library of Baltimore and the state library of Maryland. With 22 locations, the Pratt's mission is to empower, enrich, and enhance the quality of life for all through equitable access.

The Central Library will be closing Thursday, May 28 at 5 PM due to a ticketed speaker event.

All Pratt Library locations will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Marines on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, via War Poster Collection on Digital Maryland.

Eugene Robinson: "Freedom Lost, Freedom Won" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Howard Youth and Gemma Radko: "Birds of the Chesapeake Bay" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

In Conversation: Taylor Johnson & Nakita Reed x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Lerone Martin: "Young King" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Steve Parke: "Prince" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Howard Fishman: "To Anyone Who Ever Asks" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Emily Dufton: "Addiction, Inc." x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Brian Gilmore in conversation with Kim Roberts Meikle x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Ashante Reese: "Gather" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Mike Tidwell: "The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The Roland Park Branch is closed Tuesday, April 21 due to a facility maintenance issue.

Geoff Bennett: "Black Out Loud" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Alice Gerrard: "Custom Made Woman" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Elizabeth Vartkessian: "The Deserving" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Mark Gornik: "Sharing the Crust" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

All Pratt Library locations will be closed Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday.

Cotten Seiler: "White Care: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

China Martens: "The Avenue" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…