AnnouncementAll Library locations will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm with COVID-19 safety procedures in place. Libraries will be closed Sundays and Mondays. Learn more.
Announcement
Saturday, January 29 at-home COVID-19 test kits will be available at all Pratt locations from 10 am - 12 pm. Library services will begin at 12 pm. Learn more.
Stop by the Hampden Branch to pick up a bundle of carefully selected books to help you establish or strengthen your bedtime reading routine!
Each bundle...
"If you believe it then act so." quote from this year's One Book Baltimore Selection, Becoming Beatriz by Tami Charles
We invite community members to take...
The Seed Library at Northwood Library is a place for gardeners to “borrow” seeds from the library. At the end of the growing season, gardeners save seeds...
In this 6-week series, 5 topics will be discussed: ABCs of the PC, Skill Builders’ Workshops, Introduction to Computers and Windows, Introduction to Word...
Online Class Sessions - Email registration required
You are never too old to learn. Join us for a fun filled adventure as we discover the world of the...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January will be moved to virtual platforms. In place of this storytime,...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms. In lieu of this...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms. In lieu of this...
Bring your questions about digital reading technology, and learn more about the services the Pratt Library offers to connect readers with eBooks, digital...
We've missed you! Stop by the teen area at Southeast Anchor to introduce or reintroduce yourself to the YA librarians. Get a small prize for stopping in and...
Do you need help with getting your school work done? Confused on how to start an assignment or project? Need to raise your reading level or get help with...
Read and Join us for a discussion of Elizabeth Nunez's, Discretion.
“A captivating tale of Oufoula Sindede, an African diplomat in a passionless marriage...
Registration not required, but encouraged to receive Eventbrite reminders. Please register for the event here.
Ron Tanner will be in conversation with...
Stop by the Hampden Branch to pick up a bundle of carefully selected books to help you establish or strengthen your bedtime reading routine!
Each bundle...
Pick up a kit to make bird seed treats to put outside for our feathered friends.
This take & make kit will be available at the Cherry Hill Branch from...
Celebrate National Penguin Awareness Day! See how tall you are compared to the Emperor Penguin, if you can walk with an egg on your feet, or if you can jump...
The Seed Library at Northwood Library is a place for gardeners to “borrow” seeds from the library. At the end of the growing season, gardeners save seeds...
Create a snowflake decorated picture frame for a winter gift for someone special.
This take & make kit will be available at the Orleans Street Branch from...
Inspired by Maurice Sendak's Chicken Soup with Rice, we will share simple healthy soup recipes for cold winter days. Take a sample soup home to cook yourself...
Craft an animal mobile as a piece of art or as an information resource!
This take & make kit will be available at the Northwood Branch from January 4-29 on...
Just how does a bridge work? Pick up a take & make kit to perform experiments. You can craft your bridge from LEGO® bricks or use the supplied materials. ...
In the picture book Sometimes People March by Tessa Allen, the author explains that when people want a crucial change in the world, they often march together...
Get ready to celebrate the Year of the Tiger by making a hand drum and a lantern.
This take & make kit will be available at the Canton Branch from January...
Can you solve the clues to unlock the bag and get the prize?
This take & make kit will be available at the Edmondson Village Branch from January 4-29 on a...
Design a 3D printed miniature at home and print it out at the Govans branch! Materials will include an instructional manual and suggested books to help...
Celebrate your favorite books by creating bookmark decorations.
This take & make kit will be available at the Govans Branch from January 10-31 on a first...
"If you believe it then act so." quote from this year's One Book Baltimore Selection, Becoming Beatriz by Tami Charles
We invite community members to take...
Express yourself through art-inspired (or "ekphrastic") poetry using our free journal, which includes information on how to write ekphrastic poetry and art...
Using craft supplies and instructions, experiment in creating your own Mars Lander. Challenge your friends to see who can create the biggest and best Lander...
Keep your lips smooth this winter with a fruity DIY Kool Aid lip scrub! Stop by the Southeast Anchor Library to pick up your kit with ingredients and...
Start your journey through fantastic realms and battle ferocious beasts through the magic of D&D. No prior table-top experience required.
This take & make...
Start 2022 off with a new handmade journal. Kit includes: scrapbook paper, blank paper, thread, and suggested journal prompts.
This take & make kit will be...
Do you want to prove you know your fractions, decimals, and equations to your teachers? Want to have a little fun doing it? Mathema-kits are full of games...
Teens can celebrate National Tea Month by picking up a tea sampler set. Each set will include information on the types of teas and respective brewing...
Use tissue paper to turn an ordinary glass jar into a colorful candle holder that mimics the effects of stained glass. Kits include all supplies and an...
Pick up a workbook that comes with creative writing prompts, coloring book pages, and uplifting quotes that will help you unwind and destress.
This take &...
The Seed Library at Northwood Library is a place for gardeners to “borrow” seeds from the library. At the end of the growing season, gardeners save seeds...
Start 2022 off with a new handmade journal. Kit includes: scrapbook paper, blank paper, thread, and suggested journal prompts.
This take & make kit will be...
Borrow a book (or an audiobook) from the Waverly Branch library and receive a diamond painting kit to enjoy at home. The kit comes with all supplies needed....
Let's play Halma! Created in the 1880's, Halma is a multiplayer strategy game that involves moving pieces across a game board. Halma can be played with 2 or...
In this 6-week series, 5 topics will be discussed: ABCs of the PC, Skill Builders’ Workshops, Introduction to Computers and Windows, Introduction to Word...
Online Class Sessions - Email registration required
You are never too old to learn. Join us for a fun filled adventure as we discover the world of the...
Bring your questions about digital reading technology, and learn more about the services the Pratt Library offers to connect readers with eBooks, digital...
Read and Join us for a discussion of Elizabeth Nunez's, Discretion.
“A captivating tale of Oufoula Sindede, an African diplomat in a passionless marriage...
Registration not required, but encouraged to receive Eventbrite reminders. Please register for the event here.
Ron Tanner will be in conversation with...
Presenter: Anna Tatro, Grants Collection Specialist Librarian
This program will take place on Zoom. Register in advance or at the time of the program to...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January will be moved to virtual platforms. In place of this storytime,...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms. In lieu of this...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms. In lieu of this...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms. In lieu of this...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms. In lieu of this...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January will be moved to virtual platforms. In place of this storytime,...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms. In lieu of this...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms. In lieu of this...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms.
Join us for a...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms.
Join accomplished...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms. In lieu of this...
Registration not required, but encouraged to receive Eventbrite reminders. Please register for the event here.
Ron Tanner will be in conversation with...
Registration is not required but encouraged. Register through Eventbrite here.
Registration opens at 9am on Monday, November 29, 2021. Bookovers at the...
To help curb the community transmission of COVID-19, all in-person programming in January and February will be moved to virtual platforms.
Baltimore native...
This FREE event will be presented virtually. Please check back for the Eventbrite registration.
Join award-winning food and nutrition journalist Toni...
This FREE event will be presented in-person and virtually, registration required for in-person event. Registration closes March 2 at 12pm. Please check back...
Dance your way to fitness in these free adult Zumba classes. The fitness program consists of short-dance and aerobic-exercise routines performed to popular...
This FREE event will be presented in-person and virtually, registration required for in-person event. Registration closes March 10 at 12pm. Please check back...
Celebrate the Spring 2022 season of the Read to Reef Book Club with a virtual visit from children's book author Lulu Delacre!
Join Lulu for a virtual walk...
This FREE event will be presented in-person and virtually, registration required for in-person event. Registration will open by March 16. Registration closes...
This FREE event will be presented in-person and virtually, registration required for in-person event. Registration closes April 4 at 12pm. Please check back...
This FREE event will be presented in-person and virtually, registration required for in-person event. Check back for registration details.
Free registration...
Join us for a virtual book reading with Yamile Saied Méndez, author of this year's Imagination Celebration selection What Will You Be? Following the reading,...
Design a 3D printed miniature at home and print it out at the Govans branch! Materials will include an instructional manual and suggested books to help...
Celebrate your favorite books by creating bookmark decorations.
This take & make kit will be available at the Govans Branch from January 10-31 on a first...
Pick up a kit to make bird seed treats to put outside for our feathered friends.
This take & make kit will be available at the Cherry Hill Branch from...
Celebrate National Penguin Awareness Day! See how tall you are compared to the Emperor Penguin, if you can walk with an egg on your feet, or if you can jump...
Create a snowflake decorated picture frame for a winter gift for someone special.
This take & make kit will be available at the Orleans Street Branch from...
Inspired by Maurice Sendak's Chicken Soup with Rice, we will share simple healthy soup recipes for cold winter days. Take a sample soup home to cook yourself...
Craft an animal mobile as a piece of art or as an information resource!
This take & make kit will be available at the Northwood Branch from January 4-29 on...
Express yourself through art-inspired (or "ekphrastic") poetry using our free journal, which includes information on how to write ekphrastic poetry and art...
Just how does a bridge work? Pick up a take & make kit to perform experiments. You can craft your bridge from LEGO® bricks or use the supplied materials. ...
In the picture book Sometimes People March by Tessa Allen, the author explains that when people want a crucial change in the world, they often march together...
Get ready to celebrate the Year of the Tiger by making a hand drum and a lantern.
This take & make kit will be available at the Canton Branch from January...
