Summer Scary Stories for Kids

Do you remember reading Goosebumps as a kid? We hope that the young readers experience the same chills and thrills with these scary but age-appropriate books available on Hoopla. 

The Gravedigger
by Edgar J. Hyde
eBook

Let The Monster Out
by Chad Lucas
eBook
Monsters In The Mist
by Juliana Brandt
eBook
Ravenous Things
by Derrick Chow
eBook
Paola Santiago and The Forest of Nightmares
by Tehlor Kay Mejia
eBook
Coraline
by Neil Gaiman
eBook
Liar, Liar, Head on Fire
by Vera Strange
eBook
The Collectors
by Lorien Lawrence
eBook
Don’t Turn Out the Lights
by Jonathan Maberry
eBook

Hot Reads for Kids to Check Out this Summer

Kids can cool off this summer with these fun books available at the Pratt Library.  They are perfect for participating in Summer Break Baltimore this July!

Brand New Boy
by David Almond
Book
Not Starring Zadie Louise
by Joy McCullough
Book
The Last Fallen Moon
by Graci Kim
Book
Crossing The Stream
by Elizabeth-Irene Baitie
Book
Golden Ticket
by Kate Egan
Book
In The Beautiful Country
by Jane Kuo
Book
Drip
by Maggie Li
Book
I Color Myself Different
by Colin Kaepernick
Book
T.Rex
by Andrea Silen
Book

Yoshi and The Ocean
by Lindsay Moore
Book
The Sweetest Scoop
by Lisa Robinson
Book
The Underground Railroad
by Kate Messenger
Book

Falling for Colleen Hoover

Author Colleen Hoover

If you are on TikTok or Instagram, we are sure that you’ve seen a title of two from Colleen Hoover on your feed. The New York Times bestselling author has written 22 books in the YA fiction, contemporary romance, as well as thrillers. Here’s a few of her books that are available at the Pratt. Happy reading!

Vertigy
by Colleen Hoover
Book | eBook
It End With Us
by Colleen Hoover
Book | eBook | eAudiobook
Ugly Love
by Colleen Hoover
Book | eBook | eAudiobook
November 9
by Colleen Hoover
Book | eBook | eAudiobook
All Your Perfects
by Colleen Hoover
Book | eBook | eAudiobook
Confess
by Colleen Hoover
Book | eBook | eAudiobook
Maybe Someday
by Colleen Hoover
Book | eBook | eAudiobook

Without Merit
by Colleen Hoover
Book | eBook | eAudiobook
Heart Bones
by Colleen Hoover
Book

Download FREE New Music Today with Your Library Card

From Hip-Hop and R&B, to Country and Rock, Hoopla Music has the latest from chart-topping artists. Take a look and see what’s available to listen to this July!

Honestly, Nevermind
by Drake
Music
Tulip Drive
by Jimmie Allen
Music
Songs About You
by Brett Eldredge
Music
Diary of The Flow Queen
by Erica Banks
Music
A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
by The Original Broadway Cast
Music
Denim & Rhinestones
by Carrie Underwood
Music
Joy In The Morning
by Tauren Wells
Music
= (Tour Edition)
by Ed Sheeran
Music
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
by Kendrick Lamar
Music
Red Balloon
by Tank and the Bangas
Music
Come Home The Kids Miss You
by Jack Harlow
Music
lately I feel EVERYTHING
by Willow
Music

Level Up Your Finances with Free Resources, Part 2

Here’s a look at the online classes, streaming videos and databases from the Enoch Pratt Free Library to help you get started with investing.

by Kate Niemczyk, Librarian II, Business, Science & Technology

Online Courses with Udemy

  • Stock Trading & Investing for Beginners 4-in-1 Course Bundle  (9 hours)
  • Stock Market For Beginners – How To Start Investing Today (2.5 hours)
  • Investing For Beginners: The Complete Course (6 hours)

Personal & Professional Improvement Classes: Gale Courses

Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! 

Streaming Videos:

Art of Investing: Lessons From History’s Greatest Investors
by John M.Longo
eBook
Foundations of Investing
Film

These premium databases are available online with your library card.

Morningstar Investment Research Center

Value Line Investment Information

Business & Company Information: Business Insights Global