The Wonderful World of Walter Wick - Enoch Pratt Free Library

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
Saturday, October 23, 2 p.m.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Saturday, September 18, 2 p.m.
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
HOURS: Mon. & Wed., 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tues., 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri., Closed; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 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
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.
Forest Park Branch
3023 Garrison Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21216
PHONE: 410-396-0942 Fax: 410-396-0945
E-Mail: frs@prattlibrary.org
HOURS: Mon. & Wed., 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tues., 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri., Closed; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Govans Branch
5714 Bellona Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21212
PHONE: 410-396-6098 Fax: 410-396-6291
E-Mail: gvn@prattlibrary.org
HOURS: Mon., Closed
Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
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.
Fri., Closed; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hampden Branch
3641 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211
PHONE: 410-396-6043 Fax: 410-396-7152
E-Mail: hmp@prattlibrary.org
HOURS: Mon., Closed
Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri., 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Herring Run Branch
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
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.
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.
Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri., Closed; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 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.
Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Fri., Closed; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
1531 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
PHONE: 410-396-0399 Fax: 410-396-0025
E-Mail: pnn@prattlibrary.org
HOURS: Mon. & Wed., 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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
Roland Park Branch
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.
Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri., Closed; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Southeast Anchor Library
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.
Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Wed., 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri., Closed; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 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.
Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Fri., Closed; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Waverly Branch
400 East 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
PHONE: 410-396-6053 Fax: 410-396-6150
E-Mail: wvr@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.
Free WiFi available.
All pratt libraries will be closed:
Friday, September 3, Furlough Day for City Employees
Monday, September 6, Labor Day
Monday, October 11, Columbus Day