The Pratt Library Virtual Programs You Should be Watching: Summer 2020

By Tiffany James, Program and Social Media Associate

Want to know what people are watching on the Pratt Facebook page? Look no further! Check out the Top 5 Most-Watched Pratt Videos of July 2020.


#1: Pratt Virtual Storytime with Mr. Matt

Happy Monday! Today, we're reading "I Know a Lot of Things” by Ann & Paul Rand. Thanks Chronicle Books!

Posted by Enoch Pratt Free Library on Monday, July 20, 2020

Get ready for Pratt Virtual Storytime Live! Groove and sing along with Pratt Librarian Matt, while he plays children’s rhymes on his guitar. Also, enjoy a read aloud of “I Know a Lot of Things” by Ann & Paul Rand, read with permission from Chronicle Books. You can join the fun Mondays and Thursdays at 11 AM.


#2: Tracing Your Family History Using Maryland Property Research

Tracing Your Family History using Maryland Property Research

Happy Thursday! Follow our weekly tips to get the most out of your genealogical research. In this episode, librarian Julie Saylor shows how to use Maryland land records to find original deeds. Almost all of this research can be done online!

Posted by Enoch Pratt Free Library on Thursday, July 16, 2020

Every building has history. In this video, Julie Saylor, from the Maryland Department, shows how to use Maryland land records to conduct your own property research. Whether you are looking for the history of a house or conducting genealogical research, you won’t want to miss this informative recording.


#3: Maryland Cooking: Historic Cookbooks of the Old Line State

Maryland Cooking: Historic Cookbooks of the Old Line State

Curious about the origins of Smith Island Cake, crab soup, and Maryland fried chicken? Savor Maryland's culinary past with the Maryland Department as we explore the small, but historically significant collection of Maryland cookbooks. We will also examine the history of some famous Maryland dishes and show how to find the best online resources for traditional Maryland recipes. Presented by Julie Saylor, Maryland Department Librarian.

Posted by Enoch Pratt Free Library on Thursday, July 9, 2020

Fun Fact: Did you know the oldest cookbook in the Pratt’s Special Collections Department dates back to the nineteenth century? Learn about some traditional Maryland recipes and the factors that classify cookbooks as historical documents.


#4: Astroblak and The Golden Record

Embark on an interstellar adventure during this third and final episode of Astroblak and The Golden Record. Along the way, you’ll learn deep listening skills as well as how to appreciate album art and inner liner notes, adding value to the vinyl experience. 


#5: Tuesdays at Two: Never Judge a Queen by the Cover

Tuesdays at Two: Never Judge a Queen By the Cover

Join us for a live-singing show with amazing local talent: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/tuesdays-at-two-never

Posted by Enoch Pratt Free Library on Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Enjoy the musical talents of Evon Michelle, Baltimore’s 2020 Drag Performer of the Year, and friends as they cover some of the music industry’s beloved divas and musical artists. Be sure to join us Tuesdays at 2PM for a new live musical performance.


For more videos like this, check out our upcoming virtual programs on the events page of our website. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.