by the Selectors of the Pratt Collection Management Department
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Pratt Library participates in Maryland STEM Festival 2017The Maryland STEM festival kicks off from now until November 12th. The Enoch Pratt Free Library will be offering collaborative and interactive programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to celebrate. Our hands-on programs tap into your creativity and encourage STEM exploration in a fun and engaging way. From cool experiments, to sensory Olympics, even 3D printing, we’ve got something for everyone.
Check out the Pratt’s STEM festival programs here.
Several programs will be conducted as part of our NASA @ Your Library grant including building a space pod, roving robots, and indoor stargazing.
The NASA@ My Library project is led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Partners include the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, Pacific Science Center, Cornerstones of Science, and Education Development Center. NASA@ My Library is made possible through the support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate as part of its STEM Activation program.
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is proud to announce when the Central Library is fully renovated in 2019, we will be dedicating a room honoring Senator Barbara A. Mikulski. The room will be used for adult literacy and women’s leadership programs. It will include a display of historic artifacts from the Senator’s career in politics. Take a look at this video to see the wonderful partnership between the Senator and the Pratt.
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As we kick off Teen Read Week 2017, the Pratt Library has made a commitment to young adults throughout Maryland. You may have noticed the massive renovation project inside the Central Library on Cathedral Street. Part of that renovation will include a Teen Learning and Leadership Center.
The space will provide 6th through 12th graders with flexible spaces, state-of-the-art technology, and expert staff to help students maximize their potential.
Pratt young adult librarian Ny’ilah Whitaker says, “I’m looking forward to the new teen space. Teens really need their own space.”
That space will include a “creation station” to promote interactivity so teens can create digital music, film a video, write code or participate in STEM programs. The Center will also provide space for college preparation, including instructions on how to complete college applications and apply for financial aid.
“It’s such a wonderful message to the teens in Baltimore City and the state of Maryland that we have invested in them and in their future,” says Deborah Taylor, Pratt Chief of School and Student Services. “This will give us a chance to do so much more. I think we have a chance to really make a difference in the lives of the teens, and also to make a difference in what kind of city we have.” Funding for the Teen Learning and Leadership Center is generously donated by James and Sylvia Earl.
For a sneak peek at the new space, check out this video: