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Embark on your crafting journey with 'A Starter's Guide to Cricut'! Discover the magic of precision cutting, unleash your creativity, and dive into the world of Cricut crafting. This event is tailored for beginners eager to explore the endless possibilities of Cricut machines. Join us to learn the..
Join Pratt staff on Wednesday, October 14th in the Poe Room at the Central Library for the 3rd program in our series on the Dark Side of Maryland ! Explore the spooky stories of Maryland's witchy past with us this Halloween season. Hear true tales and folklore from across the state and find out.
Come to the Fine Arts department, where you can get an introduction to the library's photo book collection, most of which can be checked out, and meet other photo/art book enthusiasts. Feel free to bring your own photo books to share as well. This casual get-together will be facilitated by one..
Make a furry, fuzzy, cozy Arctic Planet-inspired puppet. Children and their families will be able to be creative inside the Art Cove, our dedicated space intended to foster curiosity and collaboration through creativity. The Art Cove’s hours may vary based on scheduling, and supplies may be limited.
Mix ice, water, and snow with watercolor paint to create an arctic-inspired artwork! Children and their families will be able to be creative inside the Art Cove, our dedicated space intended to foster curiosity and collaboration through creativity. The Art Cove’s hours may vary based on scheduling,.
What’s cooking in your kitchen? Illustrate your favorite ingredient and add it to our community stew! Children and their families will be able to be creative inside the Art Cove, our dedicated space intended to foster curiosity and collaboration through creativity. The Art Cove’s hours may vary...
Program registration is recommended but not required. From William Dorsey Swann, the first self-described “Queen of Drag,” to the legacy of John Waters and Divine, Maryland has been home to numerous figures and places significant to the history of drag. Join librarian Ash Baker to travel...
Program registration is recommended but not required. Join us for a lecture that explores the intimate relationship between the railroad and the Underground Railroad, with a detailed focus on how the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad supported the movement of freedom seekers before the Civil War....
It's an empowering and rewarding experience to write an hour each week, at the same time and place. It serves as powerful support for building your daily writing discipline. The world still needs our creative efforts. Please log in a few minutes early to get settled. Our organizer will lead...
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early for playtime. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.
Join our book discussion on the second Tuesday of each month. This book club is geared toward the classics - both the book kind and the people kind. Our October 2026 book is The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells. Just in time for spooky season! A shipwrecked man, Edward Prendick, is stranded on..
Create a simple, spooky (yet adorable) skeleton keychain using some pony beads, string, and some simple bead weaving techniques.
From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana (voice of Auliʻi Cravalho) convinces the.
Create a fun shooting star craft just in time for the 4th of July!
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities are welcome.
Join a book club hosted by librarians of the African American Department. In honor of America at 250, we will be discussing African Founders: How Enslaved People Expanded American Ideals by David Hackett Fischer. Click here for a summary of the book, or to place a hold on a print copy.
A celebration and tribute to the first African-American singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. This program explores the turbulent history of the civil rights movement, while presenting the wide variety of styles in Marian Anderson’s repertoire, including spirituals, art...
Program registration is recommended but not required. Pratt invites you to slow down and enjoy the magic of stories with us at Lit Out Loud, a program designed for adults to reconnect with the power of oral storytelling. Whether you’re on your lunch break or looking for a quiet escape,...
Program registration is recommended but not required. Pratt invites you to slow down and enjoy the magic of stories with us at Lit Out Loud, a program designed for adults to reconnect with the power of oral storytelling. Whether you’re on your lunch break or looking for a quiet escape,...
Join us for a discussion of Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler by Susana M. Morris. This program has a hybrid format. Participate either in person or on Zoom. As the first Black woman to consistently write and publish in the field of science fiction, Octavia...
Join the Library for a Unique Artistic Experience! Drawn to Music is a unique fusion of sound and sight—an immersive experience where live music and visual art come together in real time. As musical performers play an evocative repertoire, artists surround the musicians, sketching the...
We'll have air dry clay and some ideas for what you can make. You bring your creativity and make a creation to take home!
Join a book club hosted by librarians of the African American Department. We will be discussing The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Click here for a summary of the book, or to place a hold on a print copy. It is also offered as an ebook and eaudiobook through Libby/Overdrive.
Prominent leaders in the public health and history of Baltimore will gather for a discussion of how they practice storytelling for the community. Join in on the discussion with Dr. Lawrence Brown, author of Black Butterfly: The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America; Donzell Brown,...
Join a book club hosted by librarians of the African American Department. We will be discussing America, U.S.A.: how race shadows the nation's anniversary by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.. Click here for a summary of the book, or to place a hold on a print copy. It is also offered as an ebook and eaudiobook.
Program registration is recommended but not required. Pratt invites you to slow down and enjoy the magic of stories with us at Lit Out Loud, a program designed for adults to reconnect with the power of oral storytelling. Whether you’re on your lunch break or looking for a quiet escape,...
Calling all family and community history storytellers! We’re looking for your stories to celebrate Black Storytelling Week. Join Pratt Teen Creation Station Coordinator Donaven Bunting as he emcees the evening of Pratt’s open-mic, What’s Your Story? Slam. Tell your stories of Black life in...
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 3-5. All abilities welcome