The Wonderful World of Walter Wick - Enoch Pratt Free Library

september & october 2010 prattlibrary.org 

Programs 

For Children 

page 2 

Films @ 

The Pratt 

page 3 

Just For 

Teens 

page 4 

Writers 

LIVE! 

page 6 

Programs 

For Adults 

page 7 

the fair garden blooms 

The legendary young adult 

librarian Margaret Edwards, in 

her 1969 book The Fair Garden 

and the Swarm of Beasts, referred 

to the library as the “garden” and 

said her life was enriched by the 

swarm of teenage “beasts” who 

used the Pratt Library every day 

and the young adult librarians who inspired them to read. 

The Library’s commitment to young adults has a long 

history. The Office of School and Student Services began 

in the 1930s and flourishes today. Last year, it coordinated 

a successful campaign to register Baltimore City 9th 

graders for library cards. The campaign will continue this 

upcoming school year hoping to register more teens. 

Miss Edwards’ protégé Sara “Bunny” Siebert maintained 

the Pratt’s commitment to young adults. After her 

death, Ms. Siebert continued the legacy, with a generous 

donation to the Pratt’s Young Adult Services, a part of 

which is currently being used to refurbish the Student 

Express section of the Central Library and provide free YA 

programming at all Pratt locations. 

I believe Ms. Siebert and Ms. Edwards would be pleased 

with this great legacy. We thank them for a gift that will 

allow the Pratt to continue a proud tradition for these 

wonderful “beasts.” 

Carla D. Hayden Chief Executive Officer 

brown lecture series presents 

Eugene Robinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning 

columnist and author 

Tuesday, October 12, 7 p.m., 

Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium 

Eugene Robinson won the Pulitzer Prize in 2009 for his 

insightful commentary on race, President Obama, and the 

2008 election. He has reported for the Washington Post for 

over 25 years and writes a twice-weekly column. 

In his new book, Disintegration: The Splintering of Black America, Robinson argues 

that, over decades of desegregation, affirmative action, and immigration, the concept 

of “Black America” has shattered, and America’s agenda for racial progress has fundamentally changed. Now, 

instead of one “Black America,” there are four distinct groups: a mainstream middle-class majority; a large 

abandoned minority with less hope than ever of escaping poverty; a small transcendent elite with enormous 

wealth and power; and newly emergent groups of mixed-race individuals and recent black immigrants who 

question what “black” even means. 

Leonard T. Miller, president of Miller Racing Group 

and author of Racing While Black: How an African- 

American Stock Car Team Made Its Mark on NASCAR 

Tuesday, October 19, 7 p.m., 


In the vastly white, Southern world of NASCAR, black drivers 

are rare and black-owned teams nearly nonexistent. During 

his decade and a half owning and running Miller Racing, Leonard T. Miller made 

it his goal to win NASCAR races and create opportunities for black drivers. His new 

book, Racing While Black, chronicles the travails of selling marketing plans to skeptics 

and scraping by on the thinnest of budgets, as well as the triumphs of speeding to victory 

and changing the way racing fans view skin color. 

Leonard T. Miller spent 21 years as a commercial airline pilot. He and his father, Leonard W. Miller, own 

Miller Racing Group and were the first African-Americans to win a track championship in NASCAR history. 

The Brown Lecture Series is supported by a generous gift from Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation. 

The Wonderful World 

of Walter Wick 

Children’s Book Celebration 

October 25-30 

Free activities for the whole family at all Pratt 

library locations. For a complete schedule of events, 

pick up a Walter Wick brochure at any Pratt library 

or go to www.prattlibrary.org. 

Walter Wick: Games Gizmos, and Toys 

in the Attic at the Walters Art Museum 

September 19, 2010 - January 2, 2011 

Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Writers LIVE! For more Writers Live! programs, see page 6. 

Terry McMillan 

Getting to Happy 

Sunday, September 12, 2:30 p.m., 

Central Library, Main Hall 

In her bestselling novel, 

Waiting to Exhale, Terry 

McMillan introduced us 

to Bernadine, Savannah, Gloria, and Robin. 

Getting to Happy finds the four, 15 years later, 

still living in Phoenix, and still grappling 

to find professional fulfillment, personal 

contentment, and the love of a good man. 

McMillan’s bestselling novels include Disappearing 

Acts, How Stella Got Her Groove 

Back, and A Day Late and A Dollar 

Short. She has received an NAACP 

Image Award and the Essence 

Lifetime Achievement Award for 

Excellence in Literature. 

Garry Wills 

Outside Looking In: 

Adventures of 

an Observer 

Wednesday, October 27, 7 p.m., 

Central Library, Wheeler AUD. 

Bookish and retiring, Garry Wills has been an 

outsider in the academy, in journalism, even in 

his church. With his journalist’s eye for detail, 

he brings history to life, from the civil rights 

movement and the Vietnam War protests 

to the presidential campaigns of Nixon, 

Carter, and Clinton. Professor of history 

emeritus at Northwestern University, 

Garry Wills has written many 

bestselling works, including Lincoln 

at Gettysburg, What Jesus Meant, and 

Bomb Power: The Modern Presidency 

and the National Security State.

Programs 

For Families 

Programs For Children 

GOVANS BRANCH 

AUTHOR NANCY PATZ 

Saturday, October 2, 2 p.m. 

Children’s book author and illustrator 

Nancy Patz will talk about the 

making of a picture book using 

illustrations from her books. Copies 

of her books will be on sale following 

the program. Presented by the 

Friends of the Govans Branch. 

HERRING RUN BRANCH 

HERRING RUN HAUNTS AND HOWLS 


Join us for some “howling” good fun 

for Halloween. Costumes optional. 

LIGHT STREET BRANCH 

SIMPLE SEWING 

Monday, September 13, 5 p.m. 

The Maryland Chapter of the American 

Sewing Guild demonstrates a 

simple community service sewing 

project. Supplies provided. 

ART FOR EVERYONE 

Saturdays, September 18 & 

October 16, 10 a.m. 

Explore different forms of art and 

learn to make original artwork using 

a variety of materials. Presented by 

Sandy Anderson. 

ORLEANS STREET BRANCH 

HELP FOR HOMESCHOOLERS 

Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Pratt Center for 

Technology Training 

Classes for homeschooled students 

to learn the basic components of the 

computer and develop writing skills 

using Microsoft Word. Call 410-545- 

0735 to register. 

SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY 

SATURDAY STORYTIME 

Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. 

Stories and a craft for the whole family. 

WAVERLY BRANCH 

WAVERLY BOOKFEST: “TEAMWORK: 

COLLABORATION, COOPERATION 

AND COMMUNITY BUILDING” 

Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Book sale, bake sale, 

and silent auction 

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Children’s stories, 

balloon sculpting, face painting, and 

crafts 

1 - 2 p.m. - Adult and teen crafting 

session led by Canda Mealo of Canda’s 

Crafts. Reservations encouraged 

2 - 3 p.m. - Book appraisals by David 

Ray of Allen’s Bookshop. Reservations 

encouraged 

Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Miller 

and O’Malley’s Antiques. Organized 

by the Waverly Friends. 

THE AMAZING FOOD DETECTIVES 

Ages 3-12. Ernie’s sugar high causes him to 

shift from hyperactivity to collapsing. The 

Amazing Food Detectives explain why. 

Herring Run Branch 

Thursday, October 14, 1 p.m. 

Southeast Anchor Library 

Thursday, September 16, 4 p.m. 

Walbrook Branch 

Wednesday, October 20, 1 p.m. 

Waverly Branch 

Tuesday, October 5, 1:30 p.m. 

ITSY-BITSY YOGA 

A fun way for caregivers and their children 

to explore yoga. 

Canton Branch 


Hampden Branch 


Light Street Branch 

Monday, September 20, 3 - 4 p.m. 


Saturday, October 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

LITTLE HANDS SIGNING 

Ages 3-12. Kathy McMillan introduces 

the benefits of signing with children, 

followed by a play session. 

Canton Branch 

Saturdays in October, 10 a.m. 


Saturdays in October, noon 

HANDS ON HOLIDAYS: SUKKOT 

Ages Birth-5. The Jewish Community 

Center presents the traditions of the 

Jewish holiday Sukkot through songs, 

stories and crafts. 

Canton Branch 

Thursday, September 23, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 

Roland Park Branch 

Wednesday, September 22, 1:30 p.m. 

CENTRAL LIBRARY 

PRESCHOOL LEAPS 

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 11 a.m. 

Call 410-396-5402 to register groups of 5 

or more. 

TODDLER JUMPS 

Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. 

Call 410-396-5402 to register groups of 5 

or more. 

MOTHER GOOSE BABY STEPS 

Fridays (except September 3), 10:30 a.m. & 

11:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. 

BROOKLYN BRANCH 


Thursdays, (except September 2), 10 a.m. 

BUENA CASA, BUENA BRASA (MOTHER 

GOOSE BABY STEPS IN SPANISH) 

Todos los jueves (Thursdays), 10:45 a.m. 

Canciones, rimas, cuentos, y juegos, para 

los niños (0-3 años) y los padres o cuidadores. 

CANTON BRANCH 


Tuesdays, 4 p.m. 


Thursdays (except September 23), 10:30 a.m. 

TODDLER JUMPS 

Thursdays (except September 23), 11:30 a.m. 

GOT A BABY? GET A CARD! 

Saturday, September 11, 10:30 a.m. - noon 

Sign your baby up for a Pratt Library First 

Card and enjoy an open play morning. 

Parents must bring current I.D. Children 

ages birth to three with adult are welcome. 

CHERRY HILL BRANCH 


Fridays (except September 3), 10:30 a.m. 


Fridays (except September 3), 11:30 a.m. 

HOLA FRIENDS = HELLO AMIGOS 

Wednesdays, September 1, 15, & 29; October 

13, 10:30 a.m. 

Ages Birth-5. Stories, rhymes, games, 

puppetry and songs in Spanish and English. 

LET’S SPEAK SPANISH 

Tuesdays, September 14 & October 12, 3:30 

p.m. 

Ages 3-12. Learn some basic conversational 

words and phrases in Spanish. 

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CALENDAR NOTEBOOK 

Tuesday, September 21, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Listen to a story about the evolution 

and use of calendars; then design 

your own to help you keep track of your 

homework, school and recreational activities. 

Materials provided. 

DON’T BE CENSORED: CELEBRATE 

BANNED BOOKS WEEK 

September 28 to October 2 

Ages 6-12. Check out our display and vote 

for your favorite titles. 

SKILLBUILDER 


Ages 6-12. Work on penmanship, spelling, 

vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills. 

Refreshments provided. 

LET’S DANCE 

Tuesday, October 19, 3 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Join your friends for group 

and line dances. Music and refreshments 

provided. 

HARVEST FEST 


Ages 3-12. Stories that celebrate the season. 

EDMONDSON AVENUE BRANCH 





WE LOVE DINOSAURS 


Ages 3-12. Stories, poems, riddles and 

simple crafts. 

APPLES GALORE 


Ages 6-12. Celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s 

birthday with stories, crafts and a healthy 

snack. 

MAD SCIENTIST’S LAB 2.0 


Ages 6-12. Fun and wacky science 

creations using everyday objects found 

around the house. 

AUTUMN IS HERE 

Wednesday, October 6, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 3-12. Leaf through books about fall 

and enjoy making simple autumnal crafts. 

DOWN ON THE FARM 


Ages 6-12. Learn about farm life and 

animals through stories, poems, and crafts. 

ARE BANANAS 

ALWAYS YELLOW? 


Ages 6-12. Enjoy colorful tales, fruity facts 

and make 3-D paper fruits. 

SPOOKY POETRY JAM 


Ages 6-12. Hear scary poetry and make 

simple, spine-tingling crafts. 

FOREST PARK BRANCH 





KFC (KNITTING FOR CHILDREN) 

Monday, September 13, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Learn the basics of knitting. 

Yarn and needles provided. 

MONDAY NIGHT 

YARN STUDIO 

Mondays, September 27 & October 25, 5 p.m. 

For ages 9 and up. Bring yarn and size 8 

knitting needles. Parents and grandparents 

welcome. 

Exhibits 

ADVOCATE THROUGH ART: WORKS FROM 

THE HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND 2009-2010 

On display at the Central Library 

September 13-October 31 

juanita jackson mitchell: 

crusader for freedom 

A travelling exhibit from the 

Roland Park Country School 

On display at the Central Library 

September 13-October 31 

THE HEART OF MARYLAND LIBRARIES QUILT 

Created by staff from 27 libraries in Maryland, the quilt is being 

displayed at various locations around the state. A project of the 

Maryland Library Association, the quilt will be on display: 

Waverly Branch October 14 through October 28 

Central Library October 29 through November 22 


THE HEART OF MARYLAND LIBRARIES QUILT Saturday, October 16, 2 p.m. 

Karen Trennepohl, coordinator of the Heart of Maryland Libraries Quilt project, will talk about the creation of the quilt, 

from the project’s conception to the design and stitching of the quilt by 130 individuals from libraries across the state. 

This project is sponsored by the Maryland Library Association. 

2 / September & October 2010

Films @ 

the Pratt 

all screenings are at the 

CENTRAL LIBRARY, Wheeler auditorium 

GOVANS BRANCH 


Wednesdays (except October 6), 

10:30 a.m. 


Wednesdays (except October 6), 11:30 a.m. 

PJ STORYTIME 

Thursdays, September 9 & October 14, 7 p.m. 

Ages Birth-12. Wear your pajamas, bring your 

teddy bear, and join us for bedtime stories. 

FALL FUN 


Ages 3-12. Crafts and stories. 

HAMILTON BRANCH 


Tuesdays (except September 14 & October 12), 

10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, September 15 & 

October 13, 11:15 a.m. 


Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 

CELEBRATING FALL 

Monday, September 13, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 3-12. Stories about the changing 

seasons and a fall leaf craft. 

HAMPDEN BRANCH 







Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 


Thursdays, 10 a.m. 

NATIONAL LAZY MOM’S DAY 

Thursday, September 2, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Stories about busy moms; then 

discuss how to give mom a break when she 

celebrates National Lazy Mom’s Day. 

CREATE A ZINE 

Monday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. 

Share your creative writing by making a zine 

in honor of Children’s Magazine Month. 

CREEPY CRAWLY CRAFT AND TALES 

Thursday, October 28, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Hear spooky stories and make 

a bewitching craft. 






BOOK BUNCH 

Tuesdays, September 21 & October 19, 4 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Book discussions, activities and 

an after school snack. 

A GHOULISH GOOD TIME 


March in a costume parade, make a craft 

and get a treat. 

NORTHWOOD BRANCH 

CHAPTER BY CHAPTER – COVER TO COVER 

Wednesdays, 4 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Join us for a read aloud; listen 

or take a turn reading aloud. 








TODDLER JUMPS 


SCHOOL LIFE 


Ages 6-12. Stories and activities to start 

the school year off right. 

LIBRARY ORIENTATION WITH SCOOB 


Ages 6-12. Let Scoob, the shelf elf, answer 

library orientation questions. 

FIREFIGHTERS TO THE RESCUE 


Ages 6-12. Learn about the role the firefighter 

plays in fighting fires and saving lives. 

SLIGHTLY SPOOKY 


Ages 6-12. Tickle your funny bone by 

enjoying slightly shivery tales, games and 

a spooky craft. 

PATTERSON PARK BRANCH 


Mondays (except September 6 & October 11), 

11 a.m. 

Spanish friendly. 

AFTERSCHOOL STORYTIME 

Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. 



Spanish friendly. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. DAHL 


Ages 6-12. Remember Roald Dahl 

through his books. 

GHOSTS, PUMPKINS, AND BATS, OH MY 


Ages 6-12. Decorate a ghost, pumpkin or 

bat for Halloween. 

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BRANCH 


Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. 



KNITTING CAFE 

Thursdays, September 16; October 7 & 21, 

3:30 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Bring a friend, family member 

and snack and learn how to knit. Call 410- 

396-0399 to register groups of 5 or more. 

ROLAND PARK BRANCH 



1:30 p.m. 

TODDLER JUMPS 







11 a.m. 

BUENA CASA, BUENA BRASA (MOTHER 

GOOSE BABY STEPS IN SPANISH) 

Todos los martes (Tuesdays), 10:30 a.m. 

Canciones, rimas, cuentos, y juegos, para 

los niños (0-3 años) y los padres o cuidadores. 


Thursdays, 11 a.m. 

GAME ON 


Ages 6-12. Join your friends to play an 

assortment of classic board games. 

KING OR QUEEN OF THE PLAYGROUND 


Ages 6-12. Challenge your friends to your 

favorite playground games, such as freeze 

tag and jacks, as we enjoy the crisp fall 

weather outside. 

LEAF PICTURES 

Wednesday, September 29, 4 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Listen to stories about autumn 

and create art with autumn leaves. 

HARVEST PARTY 


Ages 6-12. Spooky stories, fun games, and 

a pumpkin craft. 

WALBROOK BRANCH 



10:30 a.m. 



1 p.m. 

STORIES GALORE 


Ages 6-12. Kick off the fall with some 

traditional African folktales told by Bunjo, 

the West Baltimore African Talkin’ Drum. 

WASHINGTON VILLAGE BRANCH 


Thursdays, 1 p.m. 



Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. 



Mother Goose Baby Steps is an interactive 

nursery rhyme program with 

music and movement for children up to 

36 months with their caregivers. 

Toddler Jumps is a storytime program 

with books, rhymes, and bouncing 

balls specially created for 2-year-olds 

and their caregivers. 

Preschool Leaps is a program of 

stories, songs, and fun for preschoolers 

ages 3-5. 

FULL METAL JACKET 

Saturday, September 25, 

10:30 a.m. 

Stanley Kubrick’s picture, 

based on Gustav 

Hasford’s novel Short- 

Timers, chronicles the 

dehumanization and the brutality of a 

Marine Corps basic training camp at 

Parris Island, South Carolina during 

the Vietnam War and reveals the 

terrors and devastation of the once 

beautiful city of Hue in Vietnam. (Directed 

by Stanley Kubrick, Great Britain, 

1987, 116 min., color). 

SIN NOMBRE 

Saturday, September 25, 

2 p.m. 

To celebrate Hispanic 

Heritage Month, the 

Pratt presents a special 

screening of this 

award-winning debut feature film by 

writer-director Cary Joji Fukunaga. Sin 

Nombre (Spanish for “without a name”) 

tells the story of two parallel perilous 

journeys of Latin American outsiders 

seeking the promise of “El Norte” in 

America. (Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, 

USA, 2009, 96 min.) 

STILL BILL 

Saturday, October 2, 

2 p.m. 

Filmmakers Damani 

Baker and Alex 

Vlack offer an intimate 

portrait of soul legend 

Bill Withers, best known for his 

classics, “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean 

on Me,” and “Just the Two of Us.” 

PAN’S LABYRINTH 

(EL LABERINTO DEL 

FAUNO) 


10:30 a.m. 

This chilling fairytale is 

set against the backdrop 

of the fascist regime in 1944 Spain. 

(Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Spain, 

2007,112 min., in Spanish with English 

subtitles) 

UP IN THE AIR 


2 p.m. 

Nominated for six 

Oscars, Up in the Air 

follows corporate 

downsizing expert 

Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) 

whose life-on-the-road is threatened 

by Natalie Keener (Anna Kendrick), 

who recommends that the company 

change the nature of the work by 

conducting its “firings” via remote 

computer access. (Directed by Jason 

Reitman, USA, 2009, 109 min.) 

DRAG ME TO HELL 


2 p.m. 

Christine Brown (Alison 

Lohman) has a good 

job, a great boyfriend 

(Justin Long), and a 

bright future at her bank. But even 

nice girls can go to Hell. (Directed by 

Sam Raimi, 2009, 99 min., PG-13) 

September & October 2010 / 3

Just For Teens 

DANCE 

Tracie Jiggetts, co-founder of Happy Feet 

Dance Troupe, will host interactive dance 

classes. 

Edmondson Avenue Branch 

Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. 

Pennsylvania Avenue Branch 

Tuesdays, 4 p.m. 

CENTRAL LI BRARY 

TEEN WII CENTRAL 

Tuesdays, 3 p.m., School & Student Services 

(2nd floor) 

Rock, box, drive, or smash your way to the 

top. Play Wii or board games. 


SONGWRITING: PERFORMING LIFE’S ART 

Thursdays, September 2, 16, & 30; October 

14 & 28, 5 p.m. 

Local artist Jaghai will teach the art of 

songwriting. Call 410-396-1168 to register. 

EXPRESSIONS: POETIC VERSE 


Unlock your inner poet by using your 

thoughts, feelings, and emotions to create 

poetry. 

WII PLAY @ YOUR LIBRARY 


Race your way through Mario Kart, bowl 

against your friends, or rock along with 

Guitar Hero. 

GUESS THAT BOOK 


Join our discussion of “banned books” and 

find out why they were banned. Check our 

list of banned books and vote on the titles 

you would save. Refreshments served. 

TIPS & TRICKS FOR HOMEWORK, 

PROJECTS, AND REPORTS 


Learn strategies and tips that will help 

during your new school year. 

POETIC EXPRESSIONS: SPOKEN WORD 


A special presentation of Spoken Word 

inspired by life experiences and selfexpression. 

TEEN READ WEEK: “BOOKS WITH BEAT @ 

YOUR LIBRARY” 


Read and discuss Locomotion by Jacqueline 

Woodson. Read poetry and books about 

music as well as listen to audiobooks. 

Refreshments provided. 

TEEN STYLZ: BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY SKIN 


Learn the basics for keeping your skin 

healthy and beautiful, plus how to apply 

eye makeup. 


WII IS STILL HERE 

Wednesday, October 6 & Thursday, October 

7, 3:30 p.m. 

Test your driving, tennis, and bowling 

prowess. 

GOVANS BRANCH 

UNO TOURNAMENT 


Compete to be the ultimate Uno champion. 

HAMI LTON BRANCH 

TEEN GAME NIGHT 

Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. 


LET’S PLAY WII 

Saturdays, September 4 & October 2, 2 p.m. 

Drop in for a variety of Wii video & board 

games. Bring your own games or play one 

of ours. 

OPEN MIC NIGHT 


Share your creative writing and performing 

skills. Bring poetry, stories, rap or 

other music and show us what you’ve got. 

GREAT STORIES BOOK CLUB 


Paper Towns by John Green 

TEEN READ WEEK-A-THON 

Saturday, October 23, 10:30 a.m. 

Celebrate Teen Read Week by reading 

your favorite poem, short story, or book 

followed by a book craft. 

DESIGN A BOOKMARK 


Create stylish bookmarks. 


PRESS PLAY 


Impress your friends and show off your 

gaming skills with Wii and board games. 

READ ME 


Teen forum to discuss book themes relating 

to everyday life. 


WII @ ORLEANS 

Thursdays (except September 2), 6 p.m. 

Play Nintendo Wii with your friends. 

BACK TO SCHOOL PIZZA PARTY 


For all middle and high school kids in the area. 

TEEN LOUNGE 


Hang out with your friends; bring 

snacks to enjoy while listening to music. 

Interns Needed 

Community Youth Corps 

Program Seeks Interns 

The Pratt Library’s Office of School and 

Student Services is now accepting 

applications for the Community Youth 

Corps Program. If you are in middle or 

high school and want to earn community 

service learning credit at the library, here 

is your chance. Become a Community Youth 

Corps Intern and be an important part of the 

Enoch Pratt Free Library and your community. 

Pick up an application at any Pratt library or by 

logging on to teens.prattlibrary.org 

The Community Youth Corps and other young adult programs 

are supported by an Anonymous Donor, The Baltimore Community 

Foundation, and The Helena Foundation. 


ANIME REVIEW 

Mondays (except September 6& October 11), 

3:30 p.m. 

Enjoy an hour of anime and manga with 

light refreshments. 


SCI-FI FANATICS 


Aliens, robots, or time travel -- create 

your own science fiction short story. 

WII OPEN PLAY 


CHESS MASTERS 


p.m. 

A monthly chess club for beginners and 

experts alike. 

GET CRAFTY 

Wednesday, September 15 & Thursday, 

October 7, 3:30 p.m. 

Fun with arts and crafts. 

MASTER THE ART 


p.m. 

Meet the masters, and make your own 

masterpiece using various art techniques. 

Supplies provided. 

TEEN CHEF: COOKING FOR FUN 

Thursday, September 23 & Wednesday, 

October 27, 3:30 p.m. 

Learn how to make no-heat treats that 

you will enjoy. 

CHECKERS CHALLENGE 


p.m. 

Join your friends to compete on our giant 

checkerboard in an elimination tournament. 

DTLR BOOK DISCUSSION 


Nothing But the Truth by Avi. Pick up a 

free copy of this month’s book. This book 

group offers author visits, short films, and 

a non-judgmental forum to speak your 

mind on issues that relate to your life. 

MANGA MADNESS 


Enjoy an hour of manga and anime with 

snacks. 

WALBROOK BRANCH 

BEAT THE STORY DRUM 


Bunjo, the West Baltimore African Talkin’ 

Drum, tells traditional African folktales. 

WRESTLEMANIA READING CHALLENGE 

October 18 to October 23, 10 a.m. 

Pledge to read five books in the next five 

months, complete a creative project, and 

get a chance to win a trip to Atlanta to see 

WrestleMania 27. 


WAVERLY MANGA CLUB 

Wednesdays, September 8 & October 

6, 5:30 p.m. 

Watch and review anime shows and discuss 

graphic novels. 

TEEN GAME NIGHT 


13, 5:30 p.m. 

Enjoy an evening of video and board 

games. Refreshments provided. 

TEEN CREATURE FEATURE 


Join us for a screening of a hit monster 

movie. Refreshments served. 

Un(bound): An Altered Books Competition 

An “altered book” is any book, old or new, that has been recycled by creative means into a work of 

art. Un(bound), the 2nd annual altered books contest sponsored by the Pratt Library, is for artists and 

non-artists alike. The competition is open to anyone 13 years of age or older; entries for teens and 

adults will be judged separately. Deadline for entries: Saturday, November 20, by 1 p.m. 

For information, ideas, entry forms, go to: www.prattlibrary.org/alteredbooks. 

ALTERED BOOK WORKSHOPS: 

September 24 – 26 at the Baltimore Book Festival, Urbanite tent 

Pratt Library staff and local artists will lead informal workshops on making altered books. 

Books and supplies provided. For workshop times, www.prattlibrary.org/alteredbooks 

4 / September & October 2010

One Maryland One Book 

Outcasts 

United: An 

American Town, 

A Refugee Team, 

and One Woman's Quest 

to Make a Difference by Warren St. 

John is the One Maryland One Book 

for 2010. People in communities 

across the State are reading and 

discussing St. John's book. 

Check it out, read it, and join in a 

discussion of Outcasts United at Pratt 

Library programs. 

Meet and hear Warren St. John 

at the Baltimore Book Festival on 

Sunday, September 26, at noon in the 

Literary Salon. 

One Maryland One Book is a program 

of the Maryland Center for the Book at 

the Maryland Humanities Council and is 

supported by a grant from the Division of 

Library Development & Services, Maryland 

State Department of Education. 

BOOK DISCUSSIONS FOR ADULTS 

Central Library 

Saturday, September 25, 10:15 a.m., Poe Room 

Brooklyn Branch 


Cherry Hill Branch 


Clifton Branch 

Wednesday, September 28 1:30 p.m. 



Discussion, plus light fare. Dinner is free, 

courtesy of the Friends of the Hampden 

Library; call 410-396-6043 to register. 







Kim Riley, president of the Roland Park 

Library Action Group, a Friends Group, 

will lead the discussion. 


CITYLIT UNITED 

Saturday, October 23, 1 - 5 p.m. 

Keep World Cup excitement percolating 

through October with CityLit United. 

Book discussion, plus a practice session 

with Baltimore Blast players. Presented in 

partnership with CityLit Project as part of 

Free Fall Baltimore. 



BOOK DISCUSSION FOR TEENS 



mencken day 

Honoring the Memory, Career and Bequest of Henry Louis Mencken 

Central Library, Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

The Mencken Room located in the annex to the Central 

Library will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

New Exhibits: 

“Mencken and the Baltimore Evening Sun: An Occasional Exhibit;” 

“My Life as Author and Editor by H. L. Mencken, edited by Jonathan 

Yardley;” and “Mencken on Mencken, edited by S. T. Joshi.” 

10:15 a.m., Wheeler Auditorium 

Annual meeting of The Mencken Society 

“The Saturday Night Club on Sunday.” 

On Sunday, April 11, 2010, the Concert Artists of Baltimore 

gave a concert of music from the Pratt Library’s Saturday 

Night Club collection. Pratt staff member David Donovan will 

play and discuss excerpts from the concert featuring original 

compositions by Saturday Night Club members, as well as 

symphonic music, waltzes, and novelties. 

Non-Profit Management and 

Fundraising Classes 


FINDING $$ FOR YOUR NONPROFIT: 

INTROduction TO FUNDRAISING RESOURCES 

Wednesday, September 15, 10 a.m. - noon, Poe Room 

Learn how to research potential funding streams from individuals, 

foundations, corporations, and the government. 

PROPOSAL WRITING 

Monday, October 4, 5 p.m., Poe Room 

Andrea Snyder, Grants Collection Manager, discusses the components 

of a compelling proposal. 

SOCIAL MEDIA & YOUR ORGANIZATION 

Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Poe Room 

Learn how your organization can use tools like Facebook and 

Twitter to market your services and develop relationships with 

your users. 

Jobs and Careers 

Call 410-396-5317 to register. 


ONLINE JOB APPLICATION TUTORIAL 

Tuesdays, September 21 & October 19, 10 a.m., 

Job & Career Information Ctr. 

Practice filling out an online job application with assistance from 

a librarian. 

WRITING A DYNAMIC FEDERAL RÉSUMÉ 

Wednesday, September 22, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Poe Room 

Presented by Karol Taylor. 

GUIDE TO FINDING A FEDERAL JOB 

Sunday, October 17, 1 - 3:30 p.m., Poe Room 

Presented by Karol Taylor. 

2:30 p.m., Wheeler Auditorium 

The 2010 Mencken Memorial Lecture 

“The Press Then and Now: From Mencken to the Internet,” 

by Jonathan Yardley, book critic of the Washington Post. 

Prior to joining the Washington Post in 1981, 

Jonathan Yardley was book editor for the 

Greensboro (N.C.) Daily News, the 

Miami Herald, and the Washington 

Star. In 1968-69 he was a Nieman 

Fellow in Journalism at Harvard University. 

He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for 

Distinguished Criticism in 1981. Yardley is 

the author of six books and editor of a posthumous 

memoir by H. L. Mencken and a collection 

of short stories by Ring Lardner. 

A reception will be held in the Poe Room 

following Jonathan Yardley’s lecture. 

Business Matters 


STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS 

Tuesday, September 14, 6 p.m., Poe Room 

Presented by the founder of Kam Saia Publishing. To register, call 

Baltimore CASH 410-234-2803. 

SMART PROJECTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 

Wednesday, October 6, 10 a.m., Poe Room 

Susan Wienand, a certified Project Management Professional. 


INTRODUCING FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL BUSINESS 

RESOURCES AT THE PRATT 

Saturdays, October 9 & 16, 1 p.m., Poe Room 


UNDERSTANDING THE CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM 

Tuesday, October 12, 6 p.m., Meyerhoff Children’s Garden 

To register, call Baltimore CASH 410-234-2803. 

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT 


Presented by Danielle Thron from SECU. Call 410-396-5317 to register. 

BUDGETING 


Presented by Danielle Thron from SECU. Call 410-396-5317 to register. 

BUILD YOUR MARKET PLAN AT PRATT 

Saturday, October 30, 2 p.m., Poe Room 



MONEY TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS 

Tuesdays, September 14 & 28, 6 - 8 p.m. 

Business Development Specialist Tonia McCoy new business. To 

register, go to www.sba.gov. 

Book Discussions 


Saturday, October 30, 10:15 a.m., 

Poe Room 

Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey 

by Jane Goodall 



The Shack by William P. Young 

GOVANS BRANCH 


The Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell 


The Guernsey Literary and Potato 

Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 

and Ann Bower 


Saturday, September 18, 2 p.m. 

Trouble Man: the Life and Death of 

Marvin Gaye by Steve Turner 



The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by 

Alexander McCall Smith 


The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 

by Rebecca Skloot 



The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 

by Rebecca Skloot 

Live Music 


an evening of 

music & dance 

Thursday, October 7, 7 p.m., 

Wheeler Auditorium 

Featured artists: Carl 

Grubbs, saxophones 

(2009 Mary Sawyer 

Baker Award recipient); 

Rob Levit, guitar; Adam 

Hopkins, bass; Vincent 

Thomas and Amanda 

Fair, dance; and Dominic 

Shodekeh Bouma, vocal Vincent Thomas 

percussion. 

FAMILY CONCERT AND 

COMMUNITY SING-ALONG 

Saturday, October 23, 2 p.m., 

Central Hall 

Come sing along with Director 

Tom Hall and the Baltimore Choral 

Arts Society. A Free Fall Baltimore 

performance. 


ALL THAT & A BAG OF CHIPS 


Join us for a concert of fun music 

performed by the Dan Meyer Choir, 

including a special appearance by 

cabaret diva, Roxi Starr. 

SWEET SONG: MUSIC OF THE 

HAMMERED DULCIMER 


Joanne Murphy performs traditional 

Appalachian and Celtic music on the 

hammered dulcimer. 


PATRIOTIC MELODIES WITH THE 

SOCIAL SECURITY CHORUS 

Tuesday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. 

Enjoy the patriotic sounds of the 

Social Security Chorus as they offer 

up a rousing musical salute to our 

country’s rich and glorious history. 

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Writers LIVE! 

Readings and Book Signings 

Copies of the authors’ books will be on sale at 

book signings following the programs. 

Summer Whitford 

Join Us at the Embassy 

Saturday, September 11, 2 p.m., Edmondson Avenue Branch 

Summer Whitford provides an insider’s view of how foreign ambassadors 

and embassies in Washington entertain and showcase their 

countries’ food, wine, and culture. Summer Whitford is a professional 

chef, cooking instructor and wine educator. 

Paul Reyes 

Exiles in Eden: Life Among the 

Ruins of Florida’s Great Recession 

Tuesday, September 14, 6:30 p.m., 


Paul Reyes’ father, a Cuban immigrant, made his living in Tampa’s 

poorer neighborhoods by “trashing-out” foreclosed homes. Reyes 

worked alongside his father and his crew cleaning out the foreclosed properties and 

sometimes interviewing the former tenants. His new book, Exiles in Eden, details the true 

costs of the national foreclosure crisis. 

Daisy Lewellyn 

Never Pay Retail Again: Shop Smarter, 

Spend Less, & Look Your Best Ever 

Wednesday, September 15, 7 p.m., 


Daisy Lewellyn, the “queen of effortless chic,” shows you how to maximize 

your personal style in this guide to smart shopping. Lewellyn’s fashion and beauty 

expertise has been featured in Glamour, InStyle, and Essence, as well as on Good Morning 

America and Martha Stewart’s XM Sirius Radio. 

David Rakoff 

Half Empty 

Wednesday, September 22, 7 p.m., Central Library, Poe Room 

In Half Empty, a collection of witty, wise and poignant essays, David 

Rakoff examines the realities of our sunny contemporary culture and 

finds that the best is not yet to come, adversity will triumph, justice will 

not be served, and your dreams won’t come true. Rakoff is the author of 

Don’t Get Too Comfortable and Fraud. He is a regular contributor to Public Radio International’s 

“This American Life.” 

Neela Vaswani 

You Have Given Me a Country: A Memoir 

Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 p.m., 


Combining memoir, history, and fiction, Neela Vaswani follows the 

paths of her Irish-Catholic mother and Sindhi-Indian father on their 

journey towards each other and the biracial child they create. Neela 

Vaswani has a Ph.D. in American Cultural Studies from the University of Maryland and 

teaches writing at Spalding University. 

David Plouffe 

The Audacity to Win: 

How Obama Won and 

How We Can Beat the 

Party of Limbaugh, 

Beck and Palin 

6 September & October 2010 

Thursday, September 23, 

6:30 p.m. 

Central LibrarY 

David Plouffe served as 

the manager for Barack 

Obama’s historic presidential campaign and will play a 

key strategy role for Democrats in the 2010 midterm 

elections. Plouffe explains the secrets to winning 

elections in contemporary politics and shows how 

Democrats can build on the historic campaign of 

2008 to keep the country on the right path. 

Susan Fales-Hill 

One Flight Up 

sunday, october 17, 2:30 p.m. 

Central Library, 

wheeler auditorium 

Susan Fales-Hill’s new novel takes us on a comedic 

romp through the boardrooms, bedrooms and 

ballrooms of Manhattan and Paris. Susan Fales- 

Hill graduated from Harvard, wrote for The Cosby 

Show and A Different World, and was co-creator and 

executive producer for the series Linc’s. She is the 

author of the memoir, Always Wear Joy. 

Michele Andrea Bowen 

More Church Folk 

Saturday, September 25, 2 p.m., Edmondson Avenue Branch 

Picking up in 1986, twenty-three years after the events detailed in her 

bestselling novel Church Folk, Michele Andrea Bowen’s inspirational 

novel uses humor, local color, and vividly descriptive language, demonstrating 

why she is the queen of African American Christian fiction. 

Bowen is the author of four novels, including Church Folk and Second Sunday, which were 

Essence bestsellers. 

Deborah Rudacille 

Roots of Steel: Boom and Bust 

in an American Mill Town 

saturday, September 25, 3 p.m., Light Street Branch 

Through personal narrative, interviews with workers, and extensive 

research, Deborah Rudacille captures the history and character of communities 

around Sparrows Point and dissects the complicated racial, class, and gender 

politics that played out at the mill since 1889. Deborah Rudacille is the author of The 

Scalpel and the Butterfly and The Riddle of Gender. 

Sheri Parks 

Fierce Angels: The Strong Black 

Woman in American Life and Culture 

Wednesday, September 29, 6:30 p.m., 

Central Library, Poe Room 

In Fierce Angels, Dr. Sheri Parks explores the mythology of the “strong 

black woman” in both black and mainstream cultures and the ways 

in which it both empowers and burdens women today. Dr. Parks is an award-winning 

teacher and public speaker and associate professor of American Studies at the University 

of Maryland, College Park. 

Jean McGarry 

Ocean State: Stories 

Tuesday, October 5, 6:30 p.m., Central Library, Poe Room 

The stories of Ocean State roll over the reader like a wave: family pleasures, 

marriage, the essential moments and mysteries of a seemingly 

ordinary world that break into magical territory before we can brace 

ourselves. Jean McGarry teaches in The Writing Seminars at Johns 

Hopkins University. Ocean State is her eighth book of fiction. 

Sandra Evans Falconer 

The Six o’clock Siren 

Wednesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m., Central Library, Poe Room 

Sandra Evans Falconer’s new book of poems is a first person account of 

her 2003 battle with breast cancer. A recipient of an Individual Artist 

Award in Poetry from the Maryland State Arts Council in 1999, Falconer 

is also a dancer and performer. 

Michael Lisicky 

Hutzler’s: Where Baltimore Shops 

Saturday, October 9, 2 p.m., Roland Park Branch 

For 132 years, Hutzler Brothers Company was a beloved part of the 

Baltimore retail and cultural scene. Michael Lisicky chronicles the rise 

of the family-run department store, its growth into Towson and other 

Maryland cities, and its eventual and much lamented passing. Michael 

Lisicky is an oboist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and a certified tour guide 

for the Preservation Society of Fell’s Point and Federal Hill. 

Brian Murray 

The Bedside, Bathtub and Armchair 

Companion to Dickens 

Wednesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m., 

Central Library, Poe Room 

Brian Murray takes a wide-ranging look at Charles Dickens’ life and 

career, from his politics to his Christian faith to his pragmatic, yet hopeful, worldview. 

Brian Murray is professor in the Writing Department at Loyola University and the author 

of Charles Dickens.

Programs For Adults 


DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101 

A three-session class in digital photography 

presented by Farzad Khosrownia 

and Bonnie Schupp. To register, e-mail 

Khosrownia003@gmail.com. 

Basic Elements of a Photograph 

and Proper Exposure 


Composition: How to Properly 

Compose or Frame an Image 


How Cameras Work 


FLU CLINIC 

Friday, October 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

FREE flu shots for adults and seniors. 

Sponsored by the ACE Coalition. Call 

410-396-3048 for information. 

FREEDOM, SLAVERY AND 

THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC 

Tuesday, October 26, 6:30 p.m., Poe Room 

Ray Kamalay, a professional musician for 

more than 35 years, traces the development 

of early American music from its 

links to slavery to the early jazz age. This 

slide illustrated lecture discusses freedom, 

ancient and modern slavery, the Haitian 

Revolution, the origin of blackface, spirituals, 

blues, minstrel shows, ragtime and 

jazz. Kamalay will also perform examples 

of the various genres. 


ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 

Mondays (except September 6 & 13; 

October 11) & Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8 p.m. 

Free classes for learning English. Placement 

testing will take place on Monday, 

September 20. Instructors and materials 

are provided by the Community College 

of Baltimore. 

GET TO KNOW THE MASONVILLE COVE 

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER 


Yinglee Tseng will talk about Masonville 

Cove, 70 acres of water and 54 acres of 

cleaned-up wetlands, nature trails, and a 

protected bird sanctuary. 


KNITTING & CROCHETING CIRCLE 

Thursdays, 2 p.m. 

For people of all skill levels. 

WII PLAY FOR ADULTS & SENIORS 


27, 10:45 a.m. 

Rejuvenate your body and your mind with 

fun games including tennis, bowling, and 

golf. 


GED CLASSES 

Mondays (except September 6 & October 11) & 

Thursdays (except September 2 & 9), 12:30 p.m. 

Presented by Baltimore Reads, Inc. Seating 

is limited to 15 people. Call 410-396- 


FITNESS FUN 


6 p.m. 

Get fit at the library. Exercise clothes 

required. 

IDENTITY THEFT AWARENESS, 

PREVENTION AND RECOVERY 


Presented by Rose Bianca, Motor Vehicle 

Administration (MVA), who has spent 24 

years conducting identity theft investigations. 


BRIDGING THE GAP 


1 p.m. 

Increase your memory and improve your 

logic skills with the game of bridge. Call 

410-396-0942 to register. 

QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS 

Wednesdays (except September 1 & 8), 1 p.m. 

Blanche Blackwell and Sandra Stephenson 

teach the art of quilting. Call 410-396- 


CROCHETING FOR BEGINNERS 

Wednesdays (except September 1 & 8), 3:30 p.m. 

Learn how to crochet from our professional 

crochet instructor, Vanessa Smith. 


HAMPDEN BRANCH 

BATTLE OF BALTIMORE, 1814 


Local photographer Denny Lynch discusses 

the British invasion of the North Point area 

and the bombing of Fort McHenry and 

shares his photographic images of buildings, 

monuments and historical sites associated 

with this perilous time in Baltimore’s history. 

GOOGLE MAPS 


Ellen Worthing shows you how to use 

Google maps to find places on a map and 

create maps for events, routing, road and 

trail maps. 


GIFTS FROM THE GARDEN: 

BAY-WISE GARDENING 


Learn simple techniques to keep the bay 

and Maryland communities healthy. 

OPEN HOUSE FOR TEACHERS 

Tuesday, September 21, 4 p.m. 

Learn about Library programs and services, 

including reference services and online 

databases. Call 410-396-0996 to register. 

PRE-PURCHASE HOMEBUYER’S WORKSHOP 

Saturday, October 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

An overview of the home buying process 

for the first time buyer. 

GIFTS FROM THE GARDEN: 

WINTERIZING YOUR GARDEN 

Monday, October 18, 6 p.m. 

Learn what to do for your garden to avoid 

back-breaking and time-consuming chores 

in the spring. 


DIALING DOWN STRESS 

THROUGH MEDITATION 


Learn how to lead a calmer and more 

serene lifestyle by using daily meditation. 

Presented by Zelma Chamberlain. 

THE HORROR WE CRAVE 


Why do people want to be scared? Robert 

Kachur will explore the horror genre 

in film and literature. Sponsored by the 

Maryland Humanities Council. 


AFTERNOON WITH AUTHORS 


Meet real writers – novelists, poets, children’s 

book authors – from your neighborhood 

and learn what inspired them, 

what tips worked for them, and what path 

they took to publication. Presented in 

partnership with CityLit Project. 


NEW CONVERSATIONS/ 

CONVERSACIONES NUEVAS 


For speakers of both English and Spanish: 

casual conversation with fellow novices 

and fluent speakers. 

WHAT REALLY HAPPENS AT A CRIME SCENE 


John French of the Baltimore Police 

Department’s Mobile Crime Unit will describe 

what is really done at crime scenes, 

how to dust for fingerprints and how ammunition 

is matched to firearms and DNA. 

GARDEN CLUB: RENOVATING YOUR HOME 


A representative from Azola Companies 

will talk about historic renovation 

projects they’ve completed around Baltimore 

and provide tips for projects you can 

do on your Baltimore row house. 

LABOR UNIONS IN CHARM CITY 


Former union organizer, shop steward 

representative, and activist poet Alan 

Barysh will join representatives from 

the Baltimore Museum of Industry to 

discuss the past, present, and future role 

of labor unions in Baltimore. 

LISTENING WITH YOUR HEART – 

TO YOURSELF AND TO OTHERS 


Dr. Jule Millard, licensed professional 

counselor with over 30 years of meditation 

practice, presents the three levels of listening 

to improve self-esteem, sweeten our 

relationships, and deepen our spiritual life. 


GET FIT @ YOUR LIBRARY 


noon 

Get your Monday workout to popular line 

dances, hip-hop, Caribbean, and African 

rhythms. Wear comfortable shoes and 

clothes. 

Tutor.com: 

Adult Education 

and Career Center 

Job hunting can be a challenge. 

You want a resume that works. 

The Pratt Library gives you access 

to a Free Online Tutor. Available 

everyday from 2 p.m. to midnight, 

Tutor.com’s Adult Education and 

Career Center provides live help 

to review your resume, answer 

your questions and give you the 

edge you need. (Spanish-speaking 

tutors: available Sunday - Thursday, 

2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ayuda en 

español: domingo a jueves de 

2 p.m. hasta 10 p.m.) After 

the service hours, Tutor.com’s 

Skillscenter Resource Library is 

available with thousands of live 

links to websites, worksheets, study 

guides and tutorials to assist you. 

This free service is available on 

every library computer. [click Get An 

Online Tutor on the Find Answers 

tab at www.prattlibrary.org .] You 

may also access Tutor.com’s Adult 

Education and Career Center from 

computers outside the library with a 

Pratt Library Card. 

WATCH, 

LOOK, LISTEN… 

Become a fan and follow the 

latest news from the Pratt 

Library on Facebook, Twitter, 

MySpace, You Tube 

Flickr & foursquare. 

Be a Volunteer 

Volunteers play an important 

role throughout the Pratt 

Library system, performing 

a variety of activities and 

assignments at the Central 

Library, in the branches, 

and behind the scenes. To 

find out more, contact the 

Volunteer Services Office 

at 410-396-9940 or vso@ 

prattlibrary.org. 

Pratt Advisory Council 

The Pratt Advisory Council is a citizens’ 

community forum that promotes interest, usage, 

and support of the Library and serves as an 

advisory council to the Board of Directors. The 

President of the Pratt Advisory Council serves as 

an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. 

The Council’s next meeting is Wednesday, 

September 15, 6:15 p.m. at the Central 

Library. Call 410-545-7132 for information. 

Free Computer Classes 

Classes will be offered at five Pratt Library locations: 

the Pratt Centers for Technology Training 

at the Southeast Anchor Library and the 

Orleans Street, Northwood, and Pennsylvania 

Avenue Branches and at the Central Library. 

Visit the Pratt web page (prattlibrary.org/calendar) 

and click on “See all classes” to see class schedules, 

or call 410-545-0702 for information and 

registration. You must be registered to attend. 

Library Friends Meetings 


Friends of the Brooklyn Branch 

Meeting, Wednesday, September 15, 3 p.m. 

CANTON BRANCH 

Friends of the Canton Branch 

Meetings, Mondays, September 13 

& October 4, 6:30 p.m. 

GOVANS BRANCH 

Friends of the Govans Branch 

Meetings, Thursdays, September 16 

& October 21, 6:30 p.m. 


Friends of the Light Street Branch 


& October 7, 6:15 p.m. 


Friends of the Pennsylvania Avenue Branch 

Meetings, Wednesdays, September 22 

& October 27, 6:15 p.m. 


Friends of the Southeast Anchor Library 


& October 28, 6:30 p.m. 

LIBRARY BOARDS OF TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS 

Vernon A. Reid (T/D) Robert S. Hillman (T) 

Chair, Board of Trustees 

and board of directors Barbara A. Hoffman (T/D) 

Sandra P. Gohn (T/D) Sherrilyn A. Ifill (D) 

Immediate Past Chair 

Mark Kaufman (D) 

Stephanie M. Beran (T/D) 

Vice Chair, 

Antonia Klima Keane 

board of directors 

Mary H. DeKuyper (T/D) 

Vice Chair, 


Mary Baily Wieler (T/D) 

Vice Chair, 


Myron M. Oppenheimer (D) 

Treasurer 

Edward N. Kane, Jr. (D) 

Secretary 

Virginia K. Adams (T) 

Edward J. Brody (T) 

Mark R. Cheshire (T/D) 

Nancy Dorman (T/D) 

Christine M. 

Espenshade (D) 

Nancy Hackerman (D) 

(T/D) 

Alexander W. Koff (D) 

Patricia J. Lasher (D) 

Sayra Wells Meyerhoff (D) 

James Dabney Miller (T/D) 

James Piper III (T/D) 

Kate Rawson Powell (D) 

George L. Russell III (T/D) 

Paul S. Sarbanes (T/D) 

Jeffrey H. Scherr (T/D) 

Graylin E. Smith (D) 

Lorne B. Steedley (T/D) 

Marc Steiner (D) 

Garland O. Williamson (T) 

T = Trustee D = Director 

Meetings of the Library 

Directors and Trustees 

will be held Wednesday, September 1, 

at 6:15 p.m. at the Central Library. 

Compass is published six times a year by the 

Programs and Publications Department, Enoch 

Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, 

Maryland 21201-4484. 

The mission of the Enoch Pratt Free Library is to 

provide equal access to information and services 

that support, empower, and enrich all who pursue 

knowledge, education, cultural enrichment, and 

lifelong learning. The free cultural and educational 

programs at the Pratt libraries are made possible 

by the generous support of donors to the Enoch 

Pratt Free Library. 

September & October 2010 | 7

2nd Annual Fundraiser 

Pratt presents … 

Pat Conroy 

Saturday, November 6, 2010 

400 Cathedral Street 

Baltimore Maryland 21201-4484 

nonprofit org. 

u.s. postage 

paid 

baltimore md 

permit no. 3925 

Explore Pat Conroy’s World 

Celebrate Southern literature 

Savor Southern cuisine 

Be serenaded by Southern blues 

Proceeds will support Pratt’s 

child and teen literacy efforts 

Call 410-396-5283 or email llewis@prattlibrary.org 

for ticket and sponsorship information 

Upcoming Events at the Pratt 

THE WATER HORSE: 

LEGEND OF THE DEEP 


ALICE IN WONDERLAND 


This magical motion picture is rooted in one of 

the most enduring and intriguing legends of our 

time. A young boy finds a mysterious, enchanted 

egg and what hatches from it will set in motion 

an adventure that will take him on a journey of 

a lifetime as the sea creature of Scottish legend 

is born. (Rated PG, 111 min.) 

Family Flicks at the 

central library 

Director Tim Burton’s unique take on the classic 

Lewis Carroll story in which Alice falls down a 

rabbit-hole into a fantasy realm populated by 

talking cards, the raging Red Queen, and stark 

raving Mad Hatter. (Rated PG, 108 min.) 

Mencken Day 

Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Central Library 

The only day of the year when the Mencken Room is open to the public, plus 

exhibits and lectures on the life and career of H. L. Mencken. Jonathan Yardley 

of the Washington Post delivers the Mencken Memorial Lecture. See page 5. 

Brown Lecture Series 

Tuesdays, October 12 and 19 at the Central Library 

Eugene Robinson of the Washington Post and Leonard T. Miller, president 

of Miller Racing Group, talk about their new books. See page 1. 

Children’s Book Celebration 

Monday, October 25 – Saturday, October 30 

at various Pratt Library locations 

This annual celebration of children’s literature and art focuses on the works of 

Walter Wick. See page 1. 

Writers LIVE! 

Authors Terry McMillan (September 12) and Garry Wills (October 27) will 

be appearing at the Central Library to discuss their new books. For a complete 

schedule of author appearances at the Pratt: see pages 1 and 6. 

LOCATIONS / HOURS 

info experts 24/7 

www.askusnow.info 

Central Library / 

State Library Resource Center 

400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 

PHONE: 410-396-5430 Fax: 410-396-1441 

Tty: 410-396-3761 

E-Mail: geninfo@prattlibrary.org 

telephone reference: Begins at 9 a.m., Mon.-Sat. 

HOURS: Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Sun. (October-May), 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 

Bookmobile 

PHONE: 410-396-0995 

HOURS: Call Bookmobile Headquarters for schedule. 

Brooklyn Branch 

300 East Patapsco Ave., Baltimore, MD 21225 

PHONE: 410-396-1120 Fax: 410-396-1698 

E-Mail: brk@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon. & Wed., 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 

Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Fri., Closed; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Canton Branch 

1030 South Ellwood Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224 / 

PHONE: 410-396-8548 Fax: 410-396-7491 

E-Mail: cnt@prattlibrary.org 


Tues., 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 


Cherry Hill Branch 

606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD 21225 

PHONE: 410-396-1168 Fax: 410-396-1174 

E-Mail: chr@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon., Closed 

Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 

Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Clifton Branch 

2001 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21213 

PHONE: 410-396-0984 Fax: 410-396-0985 

E-Mail: clf@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon.-Wed., 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Thurs. & Sat., Closed; Fri., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 

Edmondson Avenue Branch 

4330 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229 

PHONE: 410-396-0946 

E-Mail: edm@prattlibrary.org 




Forest Park Branch 

3023 Garrison Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21216 

PHONE: 410-396-0942 Fax: 410-396-0945 

E-Mail: frs@prattlibrary.org 


Tues., 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 


Govans Branch 

5714 Bellona Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21212 

PHONE: 410-396-6098 Fax: 410-396-6291 

E-Mail: gvn@prattlibrary.org 



Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Fri., 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Hamilton Branch 

5910 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214 

PHONE: 410-396-6088 Fax: 410-396-6097 

E-Mail: hml@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon. & Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 

Tues. & Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 



3641 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211 

PHONE: 410-396-6043 Fax: 410-396-7152 

E-Mail: hmp@prattlibrary.org 



Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Fri., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 

Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 


3801 Erdman Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213 

PHONE: 410-396-0996 Fax: 410-396-0997 

E-Mail: hrr@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon. & Tues., 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 

Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Fri., Closed 

Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Light Street Branch 

1251 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 

PHONE: 410-396-1096 Fax: 410-396-1097 

E-Mail: lgh@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon. & Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 

Tues. & Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Fri., Closed 

Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Northwood Branch 

4420 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21218 

PHONE: 410-396-6076 Fax: 410-396-6547 

Tty: 410-396-7061 

E-Mail: nrt@prattlibrary.org 




Orleans Street Branch 

1303 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 

PHONE: 410-396-0970 Fax: 410-396-0979 

E-Mail: orl@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Monday, 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 


Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 


Patterson Park Branch 

158 North Linwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224 

PHONE: 410-396-0983 Fax: 410-396-5215 

E-Mail: ptt@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 




1531 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 

PHONE: 410-396-0399 Fax: 410-396-0025 

E-Mail: pnn@prattlibrary.org 



Fri., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 

Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Reisterstown Road Branch 

6310 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215 

Closed For Renovations 


5108 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210 

PHONE: 410-396-6099 Fax: 410-396-6116 

E-Mail: rln@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 




3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224 

PHONE: 410-396-1580 Fax: 443-984-3941 

E-Mail: sel@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon., Wed., Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Tues., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Frid. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Walbrook Branch 

3203 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216 

PHONE: 410-396-0935 Fax: 410-396-0332 

E-Mail: wlb@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 


Wed., 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 


Washington Village Branch 

856 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230 

PHONE: 410-396-1099 Fax: 410-396-1115 

E-Mail: wsh@prattlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 




400 East 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 

PHONE: 410-396-6053 Fax: 410-396-6150 

E-Mail: wvr@prattlibrary.org 




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All pratt libraries will be closed: 

Friday, September 3, Furlough Day for City Employees 

Monday, September 6, Labor Day 

Monday, October 11, Columbus Day

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