As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to make devastating headlines, the Pratt has books to check out or download to help you understand the history of the two countries, and what led up to this conflict.
Also, check out these films to learn more.
The classics never disappoint! Check out this collection of mysteries from Agatha Christie on Hoopla. Don’t forget, you can check up to 10 items on each month with Hoopla.
The tranquility of a cruise along the Nile was shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway had been shot through the head. Beloved detective Hercule Poirot embarks on a journey to figure out the mystery!
Death On The Nile, by Agatha Christie, eBook
By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in the Orient Express. Isolated by the storm, detective Hercule Poirot must find the killer among a dozen of the dead man’s enemies, before the murderer decides to strike again.
Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie, eBook
The iconic Miss Marple must investigate the case of a girl found dead in Agatha Christie’s classic mystery.
The Body in the Library, by Agatha Christie, eBook
In this classic mystery, the bizarre death of a financial tycoon has Miss Marple investigating a very odd case of crime by rhyme. Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his “counting house” when he suffered an agonizing and sudden death.
A Pocket Full of Rye, by Agatha Christie, eBook
Kids, get ready for an aquatic adventure! Dive into a new book this March with the Read to Reef Book Club. Baltimore-area students in fifth grade or younger can earn free admission to the National Aquarium! Visit any Pratt Location for a Read to Reef bookmark and pick it up at that location while supplies last. Check out the full list of books here.
Join the Pratt Library in celebrating Women’s History Month with these memoirs and nonfiction works by these talented writers. Also, check our calendar and join us for an event this March.
Flashback to the 90’s with this collection available on Hoopla. From Rugrats and Hey Arnold to Sabrina and Sonic, it’s all that and a bag of chips!
