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Space for this program is limited; registration required. If you are registering a group larger than two individuals, please contact the Programs department at pao@prattlibrary.org or 410-396-5494. This program is recommended for individuals 55+; however, all are welcome. Join us for Enoch.
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..
Space for this program is limited; registration required. If you are registering a group larger than two individuals, please contact the Programs department at pao@prattlibrary.org or 410-396-5494. This program is recommended for individuals 55+; however, all are welcome. Join us for Enoch.
Inspired by the settings of your favorite folktales and fables, create your own imaginary world diorama from our buffet of supplies! 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....
Help Port Discovery ring in 2027 with our annual Noontime New Year celebration! Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a day full of engaging programming and activities designed with themed learning. Enjoy hands-on themed art projects, activities led by our Learning Specialists, and interactive.
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. 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....
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...
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, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.
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.
Artwork by long-time Federal Hill resident Cissy Marks is currently on display at the Light Street Branch. She earned B.F.A from Maryland Institute College of Art and attended Traphagen School of Fashion and Parsons School of Design, both in New York. Come meet this talented local artist and learn.
Create a fun shooting star craft just in time for the 4th of July!
Unleash your imagination and create your own spooky monster, eerie character, or creepy creature in this fun, hands-on clay sculpting.
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 Make Space, a monthly program designed to inspire and support your creativity. Whether you're exploring new materials, seeking feedback, or just looking for a stress-free outlet. Make Space will now be offered as one monthly session at a new day and time. Participants can expect a...
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
Join a book club hosted by librarians of the African American Department. We will be discussing Death of the author: a novel by Nnedi Okorafor. 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.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to take honest experiences and turn them into structured jokes. We will break down how truth, perspective, and timing work together to create comedy that connects with audiences and builds confidence on stage and off. Fred “Big Fred” Watkins, is a...
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,...
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.
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...
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.
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 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...
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...