Tag: LIBRARY

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!

 

Food For Fines is Back!

Posted on by Meghan McCorkell

Donate canned foods to pay off your library fines. Each can = $1.

  • All proceeds benefit the Maryland Food Bank.
  • There’s no limit on the amount of cans that you can donate!
    For example, 5 cans = $5 off of your library card fines.
  • Canned goods must be unopened and unexpired to qualify. No glass containers, please.
  • To participate, just drop off your cans at the Circulation Desk of any Pratt Library branch.

You can donate even if you don’t have fines. Contact your local branch for details.

Support healthy eating by donating the following most needed items:

  • Canned Proteins: canned tuna, salmon, chicken, peanut butter, or beans
  • Canned Vegetables: low sodium, no salt added
  • Fruits and Juices: in light syrup or its own juices, fruit cocktail, apple sauce, juice boxes
  • Pasta & Rice: brown & white rice, macaroni & cheese, pasta
  • Breakfast: cereal, oatmeal, quick oats, granola/cereal bars
  • Soups & Stews: low sodium, beef stew, chili, chicken noodle, vegetable, turkey & rice
  • Dairy: shelf-stable milk, evaporated milk, infant formula

Last year, the Pratt collected 8,124 pounds of food for the Maryland Food Bank, to help feed 6,770 Marylanders.