The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

She was Britain’s longest serving monarch. As the world remembers Queen Elizabeth II, check out these Pratt Library resources to learn more about her life and legacy.

Elizabeth, The Queen
By Sally Bedell Smith

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The Other Side of the Coin
By Angela Kelley

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Queen of Our Times
By Robert Hardman

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The Queen: A Life in Pictures
By Victoria Murphy

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The Queen: The Life And Times Of Elizabeth II
By Catherine Ryan

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Available to watch on Kanopy…

The Majestic Life of Queen Elizabeth
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Queen Elizabeth
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Get Excited for the First Day of School

We can’t believe that the summer has gone by so soon! Since school is right around the corner, here are a few books to help children get ready for the new school year.

The Queen of Kindergarten
By Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-Newton

All Are Neighbors
By Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

First Day Jitters
By Julie Danneberg

The Day You Begin
By Jacqueline Woodson

Here’s a look at a few of the resources available at the Enoch Pratt Free Library that can help make the school year a success:

Computer & Internet Devices

Borrow Chromebook, tablets and mobile hotspots from your local Pratt Library Branch. Perfect for working on homework on the go or from the comfort of your home. 

Learn more here

Homework Help & Tutoring

HelpNow is a great tool for students to access expert tutors, one-on-one homework help, skills building, and a 24-hour writing lab. 

Access here

Reference Materials & Resources

Gale in Context offers educational content in popular subjects for Elementary, Middle, and High School students. 

Access here

STEAM to GO Kits

Kids can get hands-on and learn about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) from home with these kits. 

Available here

Check out What’s New #atthepratt

Interested in what’s new on the Pratt’s shelves? Here’s a look at the latest books and DVDs available at our libraries. Visit your local branch for a copy or check out our digital library. 

The Last White Man
By Mohsin Hamid
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The Many Daughters of Afong Moy
By Jamie Ford
Book | eBook | eAudio
Haven
By Emma Donaghue
Book | eBook | eAudio
Carrie Soto Is Back
By Taylor Jenkins Reed
Book | eBook | eAudio
Scenes from My Life
By Michael K. Williams
Book
The House of Fortune
By Jessie Burton
Book | eBook
The Mamas
By Helena Andrews-Dyer
Book
The Bodyguard
By Katherine Center
Book | eBook | eAudio
Mercury Pictures Presents
By Anthony Marra
Book | eBook | eAudio
A Lesson in Vengeance
By Victoria Lee

Book | eBook

The Things We Love
By Aaaron Ahuvia

eBook

The Witch Haven
By Sasha Peyton Smith

eBook | eAudiobook

Top DVDs being checked out from the Pratt

From DC superheroes to thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat, the Pratt Library has tons of DVDs to entertain you this August. Here’s a look at some of our most checked-out DVDs and ones that are new to our shelves. 

Check Out President Obama’s Summer Reading List at the Pratt

Happy Birthday, President Obama! To celebrate we wanted to highlight some of the books spotlighted on Barack Obama’s 2022 Summer Reading List.  

Razorblade Tears
By S.A. Cosby
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The Family Chao
By Lan Samantha Chang
Book | eBook
Why We’re Polarized
By Ezra Klein
Book | eBook | eAudio
The School for Good Mothers
By Jessamine Chan
Book | eBook | eAudio
To Paradise
By Hanya Yanagihara
Book | eBook | eAudio
Black Cake
By Charmaine Wilkerson
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The Candy House
By Jennifer Egan
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Sea Of Tranquility
By Emily St. John Mandel
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A Little Devil in America
By Hanif Abdurraqib
Book | eBook
Silverview
By John le Carré
Book | eBook | eAudio
Velvet Was the Night
By Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Book | eBook | eAudio
Mouth to Mouth
By Antoine Wilson
Book | eBook