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One Book Baltimore

Posted on by Meghan McCorkell

The Pratt Library is excited to be a part of a new initiative called One Book Baltimore.

 

One Book Baltimore is a collaboration among several local organizations to provide opportunities for Baltimore City 7th and 8th graders, their families, and community members to connect through literature by reading the same book. Discussions will be held across the city this fall to spark conversations focused on peace and how to promote change in our community.

The Pratt will host a series of programs related to One Book Baltimore in October and November. It all culminates in special programming Nov. 3 & 4 on Ceasefire weekend in every Pratt location.

 

2018 Selection: Dear Martin by Nic Stone

Dear Martin book cover

Justyce McAllister is a teen who looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  He writes a journal to Dr. King to find out if the civil rights leaders’ teachings hold up in a modern society.

“Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning New York Times bestselling debut, a William C. Morris Award Finalist.”

Reserve your copy of Dear Martin at the Pratt Library today. 

One Book Baltimore is a partnership between the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore Ceasefire, Maryland Humanities, Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts, Maryland Book Bank, First Book, CityLit Project, the T. Rowe Price Foundation, and WBAL-TV.

 

 

Social Worker in the Library Expands

Posted on by Meghan McCorkell

Program nearly doubles in second year!

The Pratt Library is happy to announce the expansion of Social Worker in the Library.

 The partnership program with the University of Maryland School of Social Work will be available in 7 branches:

In its first year, Social Worker in the Library helped more than 600 customers with a range of issues such as:

  • SNAP Benefits
  • Shelter
  • Addiction
  • Immigration
  • Learning Differences
  • Health Concerns
  • Safety

Check out the schedule for 2018-19 here.

Social Worker in the Library is made possible by:

 

It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month

Posted on by Meghan McCorkell

4 lucky new cardholders will win a big prize!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Your Pratt card can open doors to free information, free programming, and free opportunities.  This month, four people who sign-up for Pratt Library cards will win a coveted bag of Pratt swag, including a lunch bag, tumbler, mug, and more!

All you have to do is pop by any of the Pratt Library’s 22 locations. 

Fill out an application for a Library card.

You could be a big winner!

(You’ll win anyway— because now you have a Library card!!)

You’re Free to Bmore #atthepratt

Just in time for Back-To-School: Prepare your kids for the classroom with BookFLIX

Posted on by Kiirstn Pagan

Introducing BookFLIX, Enoch Pratt’s newest electronic resource for kids in grades K-3

Use BookFLIX at your local library or at home! With colorful animation, rich audio, and interactive games, BookFLIX is a perfect resource to engage and support readers from Kindergarten to 3rd grade.

BookFLIX includes:

  • Classic video storybooks matched with a related nonfiction eBook
  • Spanish language versions of many pairs of matched videos and eBooks
  • Read Aloud support
  • Educational games and activities
  • Recommended, age-appropriate links to allow students to extend their learning on a subject
  • Meet the author section

Try it out now here!