Inside Look at Women’s Suffrage Collection
Special Collections manager, Michael Johnson shares materials from the Maryland Women Suffrage Association, including a letter from Susan. B. Anthony.
Category: General
Tell Us What You Love #atthepratt
We’ve launched a new hashtag so you can post your library love!
Share what you love about the Pratt Library on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and it could wind up on our new social hub, atthepratt.org.
Do you have a story about how the Pratt impacted your life? What surprises you about the Pratt? What books are you reading? Did you love a program you attended? Share your story on social media with #atthepratt.
You can also check out the new social hub to find resources that can help you tell your Pratt story.
So, show the Pratt Library some love and use #atthepratt.
Inside the Central Library’s Teen Wing
Teens will be getting their own wing when the Central Library renovation is complete in 2019. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect.
#TakeoverTuesday: Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
It’s #TakeoverTuesday. Today we’re going inside the Pennsylvania Avenue branch.
The Pennsylvania Avenue Branch is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and North Avenue in West Baltimore. The branch opened its doors in 1953, when it was known as Branch 17. It replaced the original Easterwood Park location that operated from 1914 to 19
53. The branch was remodeled in 1983 and housed the system’s first computer center. In that first year, more than 500 adults completed computer education courses.
Today, as visitors approach the outside the branch they are greeted by Penny, a mural of a girl reading.
Just recently, Pennsylvania Avenue was designated the anchor library of West Baltimore, with expanded hours to serve the community.
Pennsylvania Avenue is one of four Pratt locations that offer Social Worker in the Library. Social Work graduate students from the University of Maryland School of Social Work offer customers help in areas like SNAP benefits, shelter, addiction, immigration, learning differences, health concerns and safety.
The Pratt and Maryland Legal Aid also offer Lawyer in the Library. The program has helped thousands of people resolve legal issues, such as expungements, child custody, bankruptcy, wills and more.
This spring, the branch is also offering Yoga for Everyone and Zumba classes, computer courses in the lab, story times for children, painting and pastry, and so much more.
So pop on over to Pennsylvania Avenue and check out all we have to offer.
Virtual Reference Library from the Comfort of Home
The Gale Virtual Reference Library is available to all Pratt cardholders.
Your Pratt Library card can connect you to a host of reference materials, and you don’t even have to leave your own couch!
Say, you’re looking to start your own business. Check out the resources you can find:
Just click on the cover to access your copy with your Library Card now.