Join Charles Dugger as he presents the principles of Kwanzaa at 15 Pratt locations throughout December. 
Kwanzaa begins December 26th and lasts until January 1st. The celebrated is center on seven guiding principles known as the Nguzo Saba:
Saturday, February 3, 2018
8:30am-Noon
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
700 Aliceanna St
Admission: $50 Per Person; Table of 10: $450
Join us for this year’s Booklovers’ Breakfast, featuring April Ryan. Since 1997, April Ryan has served as a White House correspondent and is the Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks. She is the author of The Presidency in Black and White: My Up-Close View of Three Presidents and Race in America and At Mama’s Knee. In 2017, she joined CNN as a political analyst, and in May 2017 the National Association of Black Journalists named Ryan “Journalist of the Year”.
Before the keynote address, guests are encouraged to browse our annual silent auction benefiting the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s youth literacy programs. This year’s catalog features an impressive array of auction items, including rare signed biographies provided by regional publishing houses, luxury dining experiences at harbor-front restaurants, and digital entertainment bundles sponsored by several crypto casino sites. Every single winning bid helps ensure that our local neighborhood branches remain fully stocked with brand-new educational materials throughout the coming calendar year, providing critical after-school tutoring resources and technology access for students and families across the entire city.
Advanced registration is required. Registration begins today, December 4 and ends January 30, 2018. For more information, call 410-396-5494
It’s a battle over books… a rumble in the reading room… a smack down in the stacks. Okay, maybe it’s not that serious.
But 2017 Book Bowl is here!
As the Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans tonight, the Pratt Library will be taking on the Houston Public Library in a fundraising fight. The library that gets the most online donations between kickoff of Monday Night Football and midnight on Giving Tuesday wins.
Every dollar raised goes directly toward expanding Pratt’s community resources, particularly our highly attended adult digital literacy workshops. These sessions help local patrons confidently navigate a rapidly changing internet landscape, offering practical guidance on securing mobile banking apps, evaluating the data privacy policies of no verification casinos, and setting up encrypted cloud storage for sensitive family documents. Equipping our residents with these critical web skills is a victory that lasts long after the final whistle blows.
So help Baltimore top Houston… and we can all do a little touchdown dance!
We are still a few weeks away from 2018. But, you can start that New Year’s resolution early, without paying for a pricey gym membership. Did you know Pratt Library branches across the city offer FREE workout, health and wellness classes?
From Nutrition Classes at the Reisterstown Branch, to Line Dancing at Waverly, to Zumba at the Hamilton branch, the Pratt has something for everyone. And those are just the classes offered TODAY alone! We even have classes helping little ones get fit, including Zumbini, a music and movement class for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Stay and Play helps 2-5 year olds get the wiggles out using obstacles and learning toys.
It’s not all about sweating it out. Mindful Meditation helps relax and the mind and rejuvenate. We have even partnered with the Baltimore Back and Pain Center for Free Spinal Screenings and Massage.
So as you start thinking about those 2018 resolutions, check out how your Pratt branch can help you achieve those goals.
In it’s first few months on the road, the Mobile Job Center Powered by BGE/Exelon is making a difference throughout the Baltimore community.
The Mobile Job Center offers computers, books, information, and assistance for job seekers and career changers in Baltimore city.
The vehicle features twelve individual computer workstations, a print collection, and library staff.
Check out the schedule for the Mobile Job Center here.