Drive-In Wi-Fi Available Now

Wi-Fi is now available outside of 4 library branch locations. At this time, outdoor Wi-Fi is only accessible on certain sides of the buildings. We’re working to boost the Wi-Fi signals at these locations, and several others to provide free service for the community.

Orleans St. Branch  
1303 Orleans St
Wi-Fi available along Orleans St.

Patterson Park Branch  
158 N. Linwood Ave
Wi-Fi available along Pulaski Hwy.

Forest Park Branch
3023 Garrison Blvd
Wi-Fi available along Garrison Blvd.

Herring Run Branch
3801 Erdman Ave
Wi-Fi available along Erdman Ave.

You do not need a library card to access WiFi. You do need to enter a password:

Network: epfl-wpa
Password: epfl-wpa

Social distancing guidelines must be maintained at all sites.

Books Mom Will Love

To all of the mothers, aunts, grandmas, and mother figures out there, wishing you all the happiest Mother’s Day this weekend. In honor of the holiday, we’ve compiled a list of books highlighting the different aspects and perspectives on motherhood. Hope you enjoy them!

Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!

This May join the Pratt in celebrating the rich culture, history, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We’re highlighting their contributions and influence by spotlighting some of our favorite books by Asian and Asian- American authors.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

This year Cinco de Mayo might not be celebrated with the parades and parties but we still wanted to highlight the special holiday.

Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration of the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862. Here’s a few e-materials for you to check out to learn more about Mexican heritage, as well as read and watch the works of Mexican writers and filmmakers.

Children’s eBooks

Films to watch

Check out these eBooks

Music to listen to!

Humor That Will Turn Your Day Around

By Shaileen Beyer, Librarian, Fiction Department

 Here’s a few great nonfiction and classic books to enjoy. 

Nonfiction

All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot

A brand-new vet has hilarious adventures while helping local animals and their owners. Not only grown-ups but also teens and tweens will lap up this big-hearted memoir set in rural Yorkshire.

ebook

Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth made advances in motion study in the early twentieth century but are more famous for their twelve children. This classic memoir will entertain teens and tweens as well as adults.

eAudiobook

Classics

Right Ho, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse

When London dilettante Bertie Wooster tries to help his friends and relations, one dilemma leads to another. Thank goodness for Jeeves, the valet and day-saver in this classic comedy.

ebook

Jane and Prudence (the third book in The Barbara Pym Collection Volume 1) by Barbara Pym.

Jane, a socially clumsy 41-year-old, tries to meet villagers’ expectations of a clergyman’s wife while playing matchmaker for her 29-year-old friend Prudence. The novel subtly skewers post-World War II social ideas, especially of gender.

ebook