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Thursday, November 9

Take & Make: Scratch Art Notebooks

The Walbrook Branch will be closed for HVAC repairs starting on October 28. Make your own colorful drawings in your rainbow scratch art notebook! This Take...

 Drop-in Job Seeker Assistance

Members of the Maryland Department of Labor can help you refresh your resume, make a career change, or apply for a job online on Mondays and Thursdays.

Learn to Knit and Crochet

Interested in knitting and crocheting but don't know where to start? Make an appointment to get a one-on-one personalized session to get you started. By...

Sewing Machine Orientation

Learn to use a sewing machine at the Govans Branch! You can bring your own or learn on one of the sewing machines available. After the machine orientation,...

Senior citizen group

Senior citizen group meets bi-weekly for programs and events of interest in the community and city.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...

Can You Come Out & Play?

Danny Joe is a kind and thoughtful preschool teacher. From his Tree House, he invites families to come out and play about big thoughts, ideas, and feelings....

story time, librarian and children

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities...

Coffee, Conversation, and Community (Drop-in Group)

Coffee, Conversation, and Community (Drop-in Group) Join the social work team for some coffee, conversation, and community! This weekly drop-in group is...

story time, librarian and children

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities...

Family Storytime

Stories, movement, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish. Come ready to move and have fun together. For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities...

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Project ENCORE presents Compassion Clothing Closet, a FREE shopping experience for the formerly incarcerated. Come and shop for items that will assist with...

Pen Ken: Legends of Hip Hop

Join us at the Patterson Park branch to listen to Pen Ken talk about his two board books for young children: Legends of Hip-Hop: 2Pac A 1-2-3 Biography And...

hands on an old typewriter

An empowering and rewarding experience to write an hour each week at the same time and place. This experience serves as powerful support for building your...

12pm
Virtual Event
Lunch & Learn: The Washerwomen of Baltimore, 1800-1864

Lunch & Learn: The Washerwomen of Baltimore, 1800-1864 Registration not required, but encouraged. Please register for the event here. Please join former...

1pm
Virtual Event
tech mobile tablet apps

Wondering how to get library materials, such as eBooks and audiobooks onto your tablet? Need help figuring out email, social media, or other features of your...

Writing an Effective Resume

Students will use Microsoft Word 2019 to create a resume. Students will learn: The three types of resumes formatsThe ideal resume style to useThe purpose...

Preschool Storytime

Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early for playtime. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult....

 Teen Game Night

This Program is canceled. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of video games and fun. We have a PS4 with a wide selection of video games to choose from.

All Things STEM

Join us as we celebrate Maryland STEM Fest 2023. Challenge yourself by participating in a fun STEM kit activity!

creative art abstract painting watercolor

Come to the library for a roaring good time with a dinosaur-themed storytime and craft!

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

Ever read a story and wished you could be part of the action? Now’s your chance! Wield powers of ancient magic, turn your belief into power, wield a blade...

Family Storytime

Stories, movement, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish. Come ready to move and have fun together. For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities...

Gross Anatomy

Embark on a fascinating journey through the human body with our amazing anatomy exploration for kids! Through interactive games, we will discover the inner...

Drawingnoons!

Visit the Herring Run Branch every Thursday afternoon to doodle, sketch, cartoon, and draw to your heart's content. Paper, pencils, and supplies will be...

Sublimation & Paint Workshop for Teens

Teens age 12-19 are invited to join India and Sharae of Sip and Paper for a series of free sublimation and painting activities with t-shirts, tote bags, and...

story time, librarian and children

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 0-5. All abilities...

Monster Mayhem

The Walbrook Branch will be closed for HVAC repairs starting on October 28. Engineer a creature that can move its giant mouth with air pressure!

Plants for Health and Seasonal Eats with Filbert St Garden

Enjoy an informative workshop on growing your own healthy and sustainable plants at home, with our friends from the Filbert Street Garden!

Jamercise with Ginger

Jamercise is an exercise program that combines the benefits of a cardio-aerobic workout with elements of dance. Join us in person at the Cherry Hill Branch...

STEM STEAM gears

Practice the essentials of 3D Design with Tinkercad, a free design tool which runs in any web browser, and learn more about Thingiverse, a design community...

Anime Club

Come hang out with your friends, eat snacks, and watch your favorite anime on our big screen projector!

Drop-In Tutoring

Join us at the Waverly Branch for free K-12 drop-in tutoring from the members of Pi Beta Phi at Johns Hopkins University. No registration necessary.

Mark Chalkley, "Hampden-Woodberry"

Local author Mark Chalkley will discuss his book Hampden-Woodberry and share the history of the Baltimore neighborhood. Mark Chalkley is a graduate of the...

STEAM Activities with Team Metal Pipe

Join FIRST Tech Challenge Team Metal Pipe for STEAM Activities. Learn about robotics, programming, engineering, and more! Every event will feature a...

Book Discussion: There There (One Maryland, One Book)

Join the Enoch Pratt Free Library and Maryland Humanities for a discussion of the book There, There by Tommy Orange. FREE copies of the book are available at...

Introduction to Keyboarding

Participants will: Develops and enhances (Touch Method) keyboarding skill setsApply skills learned to produce non-technical documentsLearn to identify and...

Greeting Card Workshop Image

The Reisterstown Road branch is closed for building repairs through mid-November. Create your own custom winter-themed cards while enjoying cozy seasonal...

Family Book BINGO

Join us for an evening of fun playing BINGO! Every win lets you pick a free book. Ages 5 & up. This program has limited spaces and pre-registration is...

Light Street Listening Lounge

The Light Street Listening Lounge is a monthly exploration of the Enoch Pratt Free Library's vast collection of music. These curated programs will examine...

Liza Mundy: "The Sisterhood: The Secret History of the Women of the CIA"

Liza Mundy, the acclaimed author of Code Girls, returns to the Pratt Library with a revelatory history of three generations at the CIA—the women who fought...

Thursday, November 9