Get a Pratt Library Card Today

We are proud to announce that we have recently loosened the restrictions to get an Enoch Pratt Free Library Card. All you need is an approved ID! Don’t forget, anyone who lives or owns property in Maryland is eligible for a free library card.

Stop by the circulation desk at your local branch with one of the following IDs:

  • Driver’s license
  • City-issued municipal ID
  • MTA ID
  • Government-issued ID: Passport, Permanent Resident Card, Military, Department of Corrections, or Certificate of Citizenship/Naturalization
  • State-issued identification card
  • School-issued ID: public school, private school, college or university
  • Employer-issued ID
  • Shelter ID
  • Bank-issued photo ID: credit and debit cards

With a Pratt Card, you open yourself to a new world of possibilities. You can check out books, dvds and more from our catalog, use our digital resources and more.

To find out more about the getting a Pratt Library Card and a full list of acceptable IDs please visit here.