Looking for a good book for your elementary school student? New Pratt CEO, Heidi Daniel knows how you feel. Besides running our Central Library and 21 branches, she is the mother of a 9-year old boy and 7-year old girl. Here are some her recommendations you can get from your local Pratt Library. Just click on the cover to reserve your copy now.
Heidi’s 9-year old son loves….
Her 7-year old daughter is into…
And for family story time….
Happy Reading!
After three months of renovations, the Patterson Park branch is back open to the public… with a new look!
Don’t worry! Curious George is still on his perch. But, library customers will notice a more open library, with a reference desk right in the middle and computer banks on either side.
Carpets have been replaced, the ceiling repaired and there’s new paint on all the walls.
The iconic fireplaces have been cleaned. There’s even an electric log in the fireplace that crackles, for perfect fireside reading.
And that’s just the start. In the next few months, new furniture will be going in throughout the branch. We’re also giving the garden a major makeover, so by this spring it will be in bloom. We’re so excited for all the changes popping up at Patterson Park!
by Ny’ilah Whitaker, Young Adult Librarian
You saw our suggestions for hot titles for young adults this morning on Fox 45. Now, you can reserve your copy at the Pratt Library. Just click on the cover!
Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older
Shadowshaper is an action-packed urban fantasy featuring Sierra Santiago, who mistakenly discovers a supernatural order after a zombie crashes a party.
Dimension W by Yuji Iwahara
In AD 2072, Kyoouma Mabuchi crosses paths with a mysterious girl that unlocks secrets about the powers of the world.
Cardboard by Doug TenNaple
When cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster.
The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson
Jackson Greene is saving his school… one con at a time. This time he’s getting involved in the school election.
In 2016 alone, Maryland saw 2089 deaths from drug and alcohol-related intoxication. According to the State Health Department, that’s nearly double the number the state saw the year before. The primary killer: opioids. It’s a deadly trend being seen across the country. Now, libraries are stepping up to help those addicted to opioids and their loved ones.
A special list of books has been compiled to help those battling addiction. Using the Pratt Library’s OverDrive service, you can download these books for free from the privacy of your own home on an E-Reader. You’ll find books with information on overcoming addiction, the history of the opioid crisis, and how to help a loved one who is fighting this terrible disease.
The books are available for both adults and teens, in different languages. Check out the reading list here.
Are you trying to fix your car? Having trouble finding a job? Do you want help managing your money or applying for a grant? Did you know the Pratt Library has databases that can help you solve all of those problems for free?
The Library databases are so much more than just webpages. They get their information for experts in the field. They are driven by facts. Our databases are updated frequently to give you the most current answer to an y question you might have. And you may not even have to leave your home to access the information. Check out the Library databases here and take advantage of all the Pratt has to offer.