by the Selectors of the Pratt Collection Management Department
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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!

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.

Thanks to commitments from both the state and the city, the Pratt Library is expanding hours. Starting today, all 21 branches will be open 6 days a week. The Central Library will be open 7 days a week year-round. We’re so excited to offer more programming and access to our customers across the city of Baltimore. We’ll be expanding hours even more in 2018… so stay tuned!
Come see if a position at the Pratt is right for you at one of our job fairs.Ever wanted to work for the Pratt? Now is the time! The Pratt Library is hosting 2 job fairs to fill Part-time positions. Bachelor’s Degree desired. Come be a part of the Pratt Family.
November 6, 1pm-5pm
Northwood Branch Library
4420 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21218
November 7th, 4pm-7pm
University of Maryland, College Park
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Colony Ballroom