Enoch Pratt Free Library & Maryland State Library Resource Center

Original poem by Kondwani Fidel. The Pratt Library is the city library of Baltimore and the state library of Maryland. With 22 locations, the Pratt's mission is to empower, enrich, and enhance the quality of life for all through equitable access.

What an unforgettable evening at the Enoch Pratt Free Library & Maryland State Library Resource Center alongside three of Baltimore’s James Beard Nominated Chefs: Cindy Wolf, Steve Chu, and Carlos Raba. The event showcased the rich diversity of Baltimore's culinary landscape and honored the vibrant spirit of the city. Stay tuned for the upcoming episode in December on No Pix After Dark’s platforms (Spotify and Apple) to catch all the insights from this remarkable conversation. Don't miss out on the grand finale of the Baltimore Bites Series on Thursday, November 21st at 6:30 PM at the Enoch Pratt Library. See you there! 🍴🎉 #BaltimoreBites #CulinaryExcellence #visitbaltimore #jamesbeard #chefs #education #learning #storytelling Check out the event details here: https://lnkd.in/eUYpArzD

Special shoutout to our friends at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield for receiving Baltimore Business Journal's Corporate Philanthropy Awards. Thank you for supporting the Pratt Library! https://loom.ly/gxNrJyQ

In partnership with BaltimoreCityIT and the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband, the Pratt Library has been committed to bridging the digital divide and increasing digital literacy in the Baltimore City community. We are proud to have distributed 40,000 Chromebooks to our community. If you would like to learn more about our Chromebook distribution or view eligibility requirements, please visit https://loom.ly/mmFEnZg

I am excited to lead a sold-out show that will discuss, what makes Baltimore's bar scene so special. Join Aaron Dante of No Pix After Dark podcast as he sets out to answer this question, talking with four local bar professionals. Aaron will interview Gabe Valladares (Cookhouse), Chris Ellis (The Half Wolf Half Bartender), Aime Ward (The Healthtender), and Laurie Hefner (Modern World) about working in Baltimore area bars and Baltimore's bar legacy.

Having a library card is always in style. Give main character energy at the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Get your card now at https://lnkd.in/ehhBSBW7

The Pratt's new CEO Chad Helton joined WYPR's Midday with Tom Hall to chat about how he became the librarian he is today and his vision for Baltimore's library system in the future. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eys9XXc8

Aaron Dante is the voice behind the NoPixAfterDark Podcast, highlighting change makers in Baltimore. This episode of the Free to Bmore podcast, we go behind the scenes to find how his popular podcast started, the impact it's had, and what's next. Listen here: https://loom.ly/_UHkmeA

ICYMI: Our new President & CEO, Chad Helton, sat down with WJZ | CBS News Baltimore Caroline Foreback to discuss the future of the Pratt Library and how libraries remain a cornerstone of community, learning, and access for all. Watch the full interview here: https://loom.ly/Mwv1H8I

Congrats to the Pratt’s Chief of Equity and Fair Practices M'Balu “Lu” Bangura for being named one of Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Honorees! https://loom.ly/a1ocjCE