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.

INCLEMENT WEATHER ☔️ All locations will be closing Monday, March 16 at 1 PM due to inclement weather.

The Northwood Branch will open at 12 pm on Thursday, March 12.

Jung Yun: "All The World Can Hold" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

RESCHEDULED❗ Writers Live! featuring Geoff Bennett has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 18, 3pm

Kimbilio Author Showcase x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Tayari Jones: "Kin" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Wil Haygood: "The War Within a War" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Matthew Clarke Davison & Alice LaPlante: "The Lab" x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Share what you love about your library and what the Pratt can do to make your library welcoming to all tomorrow at the Northwood Branch! Meet President and CEO Chad Helton tomorrow for a branch Town Hall at 11am 🕚

Don't miss Pratt President and CEO Chad Helton together with 14th Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden on @WYPR881FM today! Tune in at 12:25 📻

The Central Library will be closing Thursday, February 26 at 5 PM due to a ticketed speaker event.

Why spend hundreds of dollars for tutors when you can get homework help for free with your library card? 💸 With HelpNow, you’re just a click away from expert tutors, one-on-one homework help, skills building, and a 24 hour writing lab. bit.ly/3ZVOURa

THIS WEDNESDAY: Don't miss a special screening of the film "Becoming Marshall," followed by community conversation. In partnership with the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and MD Office of the Public Defender 🗓️ February 25, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm 📍 Walbrook branch bit.ly/4qVFZKq

Paper art taught by a papercut artist! Customers made creative shadow boxes in last week's hands-on workshop with Pratt Artist-in-Residence, Annie Howe

Calling all teens in grades 6–12! Applications are now open for the Pratt Youth Collective. We’re looking for young creators, storytellers, and changemakers to join us for this year's Animation theme. 📅 Deadline: March 9! heyor.ca/T1XSdl

Leave your mark ! Empact Art will be offering free tile and glazing workshops TODAY and on 2/25 at the Johnston Square branch. 📍1132 Greenmount Ave. 2-4pm All art made will be part of our community bench at the Johnston Square branch!

All Pratt Library locations will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Did you know that nearly all of @afronews's historic print editions, some dating to the 1890s, are now available online with your Pratt card? Browse now on Digital Maryland! heyor.ca/8gK69O @baltmag baltimoremagazine.com/section/commun…