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Saturday, May 13

SHAN Wallace 2023 Artist in Residence

Overview The Enoch Pratt Free Library Artist in Residence (AIR) program is an opportunity for the selected visual artist to work as an independent...

3D Printing

Design a 3D printed miniature at home and print it out at the Govans Branch! Ask a librarian to find out how to create your own models using TinkerCAD, a...

Games at Govans

Start a D&D or TTRPG adventure, play your favorite games, or make a new favorite with a wide selection of board, dice, and card games available in the Govans...

Maryland Native Flower Scavenger Hunt

Find all the native Maryland flower pictures hidden in the children's area to win a prize. One prize per child, while supplies last.

Soul of the Butterfly: Chicory Magazine & Baltimore's Black Arts Activism Exhibit

Can art be activism? Can a poem make a difference? In the 1960s, Black writers in Baltimore said, "yes" in the pages of Chicory, a poetry magazine published...

StoryWalk®: Once Upon A Book by Grace Lin and Kate Messner

Follow your imagination with our outdoor StoryWalk® featuring Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin and Kate Messner at the Southeast Anchor Branch Reading Garden....

Take & Make: Dragonfly Spoon Craft Kit

This fun craft kit allows kids to turn a plastic spoon into a lovely dragonfly. All supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis, while...

Take & Make: Pinless Pinwheels

Make this quick and easy pinwheel with your favorite adult! This Take & Make kit will be available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

Paint and Pastry with Mom

Calling all moms! Bring your mom/daughter or just someone you love to paint on canvas using acrylics and eat a tasty pastry. Space is limited. To register,...

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...

baby and parent playtime

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

story time, librarian and children

Join the Johns Hopkins Undergraduate OLE Latinx Student Group for bilingual stories, movement, songs, and other fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh,...

Sketch of woman at the Baltimore Woman's Industrial Exchange

Although generations of Baltimoreans have fond memories of the Baltimore Woman's Industrial Exchange, no comprehensive history of the institution exists. The...

Book cover of The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher

The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher. A thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Bookworm Bros Book Club

Join fellow bookworms as we share our favorite stories or books. You are welcome to bring your books to share as well.

Rick Barot / photo credit: Rachel McCauley

Join us online for a discussion of the poetry of Rick Barot. We hope to discuss some of the following poems: "Occupations" “Elegy” “Iowa” "Tarp" "On...

11am
Virtual Event
Baby & Toddler Storytime

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies and toddlers . For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome. Playtime to follow

microphone

Learn about music production, audio engineering, and find a supportive space for creative expression and songwriting! All for FREE! Sessions will be in the...

A card for Mom

Make your own personalized card for someone special in your life.

Family Doing Yoga

Is your family feeling stressed? Is your family in need of some quality time? Join Us for Family Yoga at the Pratt! Yoga is for any and everybody. It is...

A mug with a design of rainbow hands making a heart shape

Come hang out and socialize with fellow LGBTQIA+ teens in a welcoming environment with free snacks, tea, and coffee! Optional games and craft activities will...

Painting brushes

This special paint workshop is designed for mothers and daughters together to explore painting with acrylics. After readings and a discussion of a mother and...

Several dice of different numbers of sides- such as 10, 8, 6, and 12- and various colors

Ready your imagination and your dice for a tabletop roleplaying game adventure, or try out a card or board game. Character sheets and dice are provided.

City Biking

It's National Bike Month, and hopefully you're considering riding more ... or even getting started. Are you intimidated by riding in the city or need some...

Free Weekly Public Tours of the Library

Discover the services the Enoch Pratt Free Library has to offer with a free tour. Take a peek behind the scenes and at the library's collections, and learn a...

Chocolate poster

(Directed by Prachya Pinkaew, 2008, 110 minutes; Rated R) Pratt celebrates Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special screening of...

Opera on the Avenue Performance

Join Opera Baltimore for a performance and presentation inspired by African-American opera singer Anne Wiggins Brown, the first Bess in Gershwin’s iconic...

creative art abstract painting watercolor

Celebrate a special woman in your life with a painting party! Paint a beautiful tropical flower and enjoy a sweet treat. This program is for teens and...

creative art abstract painting watercolor

An artist teaches adult to paint step by step! Our May theme will be "Get Caught Reading". Come create a beautiful picture based on this theme, with step by...

rolled paper in blue, yellow, and green make the shape of a flower

Join Cachet Crafts in this introductory quilling workshop, where you will learn the art of paper quilling! Quilling is the craft of rolling and glueing...

Saturday, May 13