Learn More about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on by Meghan McCorkell
Courtesy: Library of Congress

Historical videos of Dr. King’s most memorable moments

As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Pratt Library can help you learn more about the civil rights leader.  Our Access Video service allows you to view historical videos of Dr. King. From commentary, to news conferences, speeches, biographies and interviews, the Access Video collection lets you to relive some of the Dr. King’s most notable moments.

Martin’s Big Words uses quotes from some of Dr. King’s most memorable speeches and vibrant watercolor paintings to bring Dr. King’s words to life.

All of that and more now available at Access Video On Demand.

 

Are you into E-Books yet?

Posted on by Meghan McCorkell

You can access thousands of the hottest titles from the Pratt Library without leaving your house.

The popularity for Pratt E-Books is on the rise, with a more than 16% jump in just the past six months.  From the latest hot title, to the classics, and everything in between, you can find it all FOR FREE.

Check out our selection here and stop spending big bucks to download books.

Having trouble downloading?  This video gives you step-by-step instructions for getting the latest E-Books and Audiobooks on your device.  Happy Reading!

Most Anticipated Titles to Start 2018

Posted on by Meghan McCorkell

Time to make your 2018 reading list. The Pratt Library has the latest titles.

Click of the cover to reserve your copy now!

New Fiction Titles

New Nonfiction Titles

New Children’s Titles

New Young Adult Titles

Check out #PrattChat tomorrow for the Most Anticipated Graphic Novels and Media now available at the Pratt Library!

 

New Year, New Hours

Posted on by Meghan McCorkell

The Enoch Pratt Free Library is thrilled to announce a more than 30% increase in hours

Starting today, the Enoch Pratt Free Library will increase service hours at libraries across the city.  The Central Library will be open 7 days a week year-round. The Southeast Anchor and Pennsylvania Avenue branches will serve as anchor libraries on the East and West sides of the city.  Neighborhood branches will move to a consistent universal schedule, opening at 10am 6 days a week.

Central Library

Monday: 10a-7p

Tuesday: 10a-7p

Wednesday: 10a-7p

Thursday: 10a-7p

Friday: 10a-5p

Saturday: 10a-5p

Sunday: 1p-5p

Southeast Anchor & Pennsylvania Ave

Monday: 10a-8p

Tuesday: 10a-8p

Wednesday: 10a-8p

Thursday: 10a-8p

Friday: 10a-5p

Saturday: 10a-5p

Sunday: CLOSED

Neighborhood Branches

Monday: 10a-8p

Tuesday: 10a-5:30p

Wednesday: 10a-5:30p

Thursday: 10a-8p

Friday: 10a-5p

Saturday: 10a-5p

Sunday: CLOSED

 

Increased hours means more:

 

Check out The Compass for all our free events and stop into one of the Pratt’s 22 locations today. For more information, go to www.prattlibrary.org.