Edmondson Avenue Branch Opening Soon! - Enoch Pratt Free Library

may & june 2010 prattlibrary.org 

Programs 

For Children 

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Just For 

Teens 

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Films @ 

The Pratt 

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Writers 

LIVE! 

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Programs 

For Adults 

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL 

A recent national study, 

Opportunity for All, reported that 

nearly one-third of Americans, 

about 77 million people, used 

a public library computer or 

wireless network to access the 

Internet in the past year. This 

finding is a reflection of what’s 

happening in Baltimore, where 30% of residents do not have 

computer or wireless access at home. 

The Enoch Pratt Free Library was very fortunate to be 

included in this first ever national study on computer usage, 

funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Our 

customers depend on the hundreds of public computers 

the Pratt provides. Everyday, when the library doors open, 

people dash in to use the computers. 

The study shows the computers at Pratt have significant 

impact in education, health, community connections and 

most of all employment. A customer living in a homeless 

shelter told the study that she got two interviews as a result 

of her job search at the library. And another person summed 

it up: “Without the use of the computers, I wouldn’t have 

gotten an A on my paper or I wouldn’t have found this job.” 

The Pratt Library has been called the “heart” of many 

neighborhoods. In this study, we realized what the heart of 

the matter truly is: the endless opportunities we offer. 

Carla D. Hayden Chief Executive Officer 

Edmondson Avenue Branch 

Opening Soon! 

Hours: 

Monday & Wednesday 

noon – 8 p.m. 

Tuesday & Thursday 

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Closed Fridays and Sundays 

The renovation and 

expansion of the Edmondson 

Avenue Branch 

(4330 Edmondson Ave.) 

is nearly complete. 

The “new” Edmondson 

Avenue Branch at a 

glance: 

• 12,000 square feet of space, with special areas for 

teens and children 

• Self-checkout and self-pickup of reserved materials 

• 20 public computers 

• Free Internet access and Wi-Fi 

• 25,000 volumes, including books for adults, teens, 

and children; audio books and DVDs; magazines 

and newspapers 

• Free educational and cultural programs for all ages 

• Meeting and conference rooms for public use 

• Elevator, with easy access to meeting and 

conference rooms 

• Book drop 

Photo by Howard Korn 

• Photocopier 

• Interlibrary loan 

• Reference and reader’s advisory assistance 

• Public restrooms on both levels 

A Tribute to 

Lucille Clifton (1936-2010) 

Thursday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. 

Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium 

Photo by Rachel Eliza Griffiths 

Poet Lucille Clifton was a 

mentor, friend, and teacher 

to scores of writers in 

Maryland and around the 

country. Clifton served 

as Poet Laureate for the 

State of Maryland and was 

Distinguished Professor of 

Humanities at St. Mary’s 

College of Maryland. She 

received the National 

Book Award for her poetry 

collection, Blessing the Boats 

(2000). Clifton wrote more 

than 16 books for children. 

She served as a trustee of the 

Enoch Pratt Free Library 

from 1975-1984. 

Join us for this celebration of the life of Lucille Clifton. 

Poets from Baltimore and around the state will raise their 

voices to honor the memory of Clifton’s life and works. 

We invite you to bring your favorite Lucille Clifton poem 

to share. 

New Mobile Library 

In late March, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie 

Rawlings-Blake, City Council President 

Bernard “Jack” Young, City Councilwoman 

Sharon Green Middleton, and staff and 

students of St. Ambrose School joined Pratt 

CEO Dr. Carla Hayden for the dedication and 

ribbon-cutting of the new mobile library. 

The mobile library stops at 20 locations 

throughout Baltimore City, bringing books 

and other materials to customers of all 

ages. For information and a schedule, call 

410-396-0995. 

Baltimore’s 

Virtual Supermarket: 

An Innovative Community 

Partnership 

The Baltimore City Health Department 

has partnered with the Pratt Library and 

Santoni’s Supermarket to create a “virtual 

supermarket” bringing healthier foods to 

inner city neighborhoods. At the Orleans 

Street and Washington Villlage branch 

libraries, customers may order their 

groceries online, using library computers. 

Santoni’s delivers the orders the following 

day for pickup at the libraries. 

Ordering times are: Washington Village, 

Mondays, noon – 3 p.m.; Orleans Street, 

Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Programs For Children 

PAWS TO READ 

Ages 6-12. Sign up to read with 

dog friends. Dog volunteers from 

Pets on Wheels will be on hand 

to hear stories. 

Central Library 

Saturdays, May 15 & June 12, 2 p.m. 

Call 410-396-5402 to register. 

Light Street Branch 



Southeast Anchor Library 



EXHIBIT 

CENTRAL LIBRARY 

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 

Saturdays, 11 a.m. 

Call 410-396-5402 to register groups of 

5 or more. 

TERRIFIC TWOS 

Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. 

Call 410-396-5402 to register 

groups of 5 or more. 

MOTHER GOOSE 

ON THE LOOSE 

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. & 

11:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 

10:15 a.m. 

BROOKLYN BRANCH 


Thursdays, 10 a.m. 

CANTON BRANCH 


Tuesdays, 4 p.m. 

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE 


For nonwalking children and their 

caregivers. 


For walking children up to the age of 

three and their caregivers. 

CHERRY HILL BRANCH 


Fridays, 10:30 a.m. 


Fridays, 11:30 a.m. 

Space, Swords and Dinosaurs: 

The Creation of Art for Children’s Books 

On display through August 28th 

at the Central Library 

A fascinating glimpse into the world 

of an illustrator, artist Patrick O’Brien 

shares his art and his process through 

a combination of original art, color 

proofs, rough sketches, models and 

other tools of the trade. 

Kids Summer Computer Camp 

Pratt Center for Technology Training, Orleans Street Branch 

July 7 - August 11 • Ages 4 - 14 years 

For information and to register, call 410-545-0735. 

Patrick O’Brien 

WIND THE MAYPOLE 

Tuesday, May 4, 4 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Celebrate May Day with a 

story about the origins of the maypole 

and join in the winding of the maypole. 

Refreshments served. 

CELEBRATE MOTHER GOOSE DAY 

Wednesday, May 5, 10:30 a.m. 

Ages Birth-5. Mother Goose rhymes, 

songs and games. 

HOLA FRIENDS = HELLO AMIGOS 

Wednesdays, May 5 & 19; June 2, 16, & 

30, 10:30 a.m. 

Ages Birth-5. Stories, rhymes, games, 

puppetry and songs in Spanish and 

English. 

CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO 

Wednesday, May 5, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Stories, music, and activities. 

SURPRISE FOR MOTHER’S DAY 

Friday, May 7, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Listen to a story and make a 

Mother’s Day gift and card. 

BUTTERFLY MOBILE CRAFT 

Tuesday, June 8, 4 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Create a hanging mobile that 

will be a bright addition to your room. 

ANANSI SPINS HIS WEB 


Ages 6-12. Listen to an Anansi tale and 

make a spider and a spider’s web. 

ROCKING CHAIR STORYTIME 

Wednesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. 

Ages 3-5. Listen to stories with 

summertime themes. 

A DAY FOR DAD 

Friday, June 18, 3 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Make a special Father’s Day 

card. Supplies provided. 

FOREST PARK BRANCH 





GOVANS BRANCH 


Wednesdays, 11 a.m. 


Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. 

HAMILTON BRANCH 


Tuesdays, (except May 11 & June 8), 

10:30 a.m. 

Wednesdays, May 12 & June 9, 11:15 a.m. 



HAMPDEN BRANCH 


Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. 



HERRING RUN BRANCH 





LIGHT STREET BRANCH 





BOOK BUNCH 

Tuesdays, May 18 & June 14, 4 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Book discussions, activities and 

an after school snack. 

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. 

ORLEANS STREET BRANCH 



TERRIFIC TWOS 


WE LOVE YOU, MARGARET WISE BROWN 

Thursday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Celebrate Margaret Wise 

Brown’s birthday with stories, activities 

and a simple craft. 

SUMMER IS ANYTHING BUT COOL 


Ages 6-12. Stories, creative dramatics, and 

games. 

PATTERSON PARK BRANCH 


Mondays, (except May 31), 11 a.m. 

Spanish friendly. 

AFTERSCHOOL STORYTIME 

Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. 



Spanish friendly. 

THANKFUL FOR MOTHERS 

Thursday, May 6, 4 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Hear stories celebrating families 

and make a craft for the mother in your life. 

CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK CELEBRATION 


Ages 6-12. Share your favorite stories with 

friends. 

SIDEWALK ART 

Wednesday, June 2, 3:30 p.m. 

Decorate the sidewalk outside of the 

branch with your chalk creations. 

THANKFUL FOR FATHERS 

Thursday, June 17, 4 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Hear stories celebrating families 

and make a craft for the father in your life. 

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BRANCH 


Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. 



2 / May & June 2010

Summer Reading PROGRAMS 

Make a Splash, Read! 

ROLAND PARK BRANCH 


Mondays (except May 31), 1:30 p.m. & 




SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY 


Mondays, (except May 31), 11 a.m. 

BUENA CASA, BUENA BRASA 

(MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE 

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. 



MOTHER’S DAY 


Ages 6-12. Make a card for Mother’s Day. 

SIDEWALK CHALK ART 


Ages 6-12. Create a chalk masterpiece on 

the sidewalks outside the library. 

NO-HEAT TREATS COOKING CLASS 

Wednesdays, June 16, 23, & 30, 1 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Learn to make fun and delicious 

snacks that require no heat to create. 

FATHER’S DAY 


Ages 6-12. Listen to stories and make a card. 

WALBROOK BRANCH 

Sign up for the Summer Reading Club 

2010 at your library. Be the first in your 

neighborhood to get your summer 

reading log. Registration for “Make a 

Splash, Read!” begins Saturday, June 

12, with special opening day reading 

parties at most Pratt locations. 

AQUARIUM ON WHEELS PRESENTS: 

PUFFIN: LITTLE BROTHER OF THE NORTH 

Ages 6-12. Follow the adventures of Puffin the 

seabird. Meet the animals Puffin encounters at 

sea, on land, and in the air. 

Central Library Monday, June 28, 1 p.m. 

Brooklyn Branch Tuesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. 

Cherry Hill Branch Wednesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. 

Orleans Street Branch Tuesday, June 29, 1 p.m. 

Patterson Park Branch Monday, June 28, 3 p.m. 

Walbrook Branch Wednesday, June 30, 1 p.m. 

NOISE GUY 

Ages 3-12. Charlie Williams, the Noise Guy, 

imitates bubbles and splashes and tells 

stories filled with nautical 

nonsense. 

Northwood Branch 

Wednesday, June 30, 1 p.m. 

Patterson Park Branch 



DRUM TALES 

Tuesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. 

Ages 3-12. Daveed Korup demonstrates 

the variety of sounds you can create 

through hands-on play with percussion 

instruments from all over the world. 


COME OUT AND SEE THE SEA COME IN 

Monday, June 28, 6:30 p.m. 

Storytime, craft, and a group homophone 

hunt for treasure treats await you. 

SPLISH SPLASH IN THE BATH 

Tuesday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. 

Hear bathtub stories and soapy songs 

to sing-along. 

WALBROOK BRANCH 

SEASIDE STORIES AND CRAFTS 


Ages 3-12. Listen to stories with a water 

theme and create a water-related craft. 

WAVERLY BRANCH 

SIDEWALK CHALK 


Ages 6-12. Make a splash 

on the sidewalk. Use 

chalk to draw 

waves and 

waterfalls. 


Mondays, (except May 31), 10:30 a.m. 


Mondays, (except May 31), 1 p.m. 

JUNETEENTH 


Ages 3-12. Hear stories about African- 

American emancipation. 

WASHINGTON VILLAGE BRANCH 


Thursdays, 1 p.m. 



Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. 



MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTS 

Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m. 

Ages 6-12. Create paper flowers and other 

crafts for Mom. 

WII GAMING FOR KIDS 

Monday, May 17, 5 p.m. 

Ages 6-12. Try out Mario Kart or bowl 

against your friends. 

FATHER’S DAY CRAFTS 

Saturday, June 19, 11 a.m. 

Ages 6-12. Make a king-for-the-day crown 

and other crafts for dad. 

Mother Goose on the Loose is an 

interactive nursery rhyme program with 

music and movement for children up to 

age three and their caregivers. 

Preschool Storytime is a program of 

stories for children ages 3-5. 

Terrific Twos is a program with books, 

bubbles, rhymes, and bouncing balls for 

two year olds and their caregivers. 

Programs For Families 


WHAT'S THE BUZZ ALL ABOUT? 


Help us celebrate the 100th anniversary 

of the Forest Park Branch by joining our 

circle of quilters. 

A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 

Saturday, June 19, 1 p.m. 

Juneteenth originated in Texas as a way 

to mark the ending of slavery in 1895. 

Karen Griner Smith shares special stories 

and music to commemorate this special 

occasion. 


MOTHER'S DAY CARD CRAFT 

Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. 

Make a card for your mom, stepmom, 

grandma or any woman who's like a 

mother to you. 

GIFTS FROM THE GARDEN 


A representative from the Maryland 

Master Gardener's Association shows 

you how to select, prepare and plant 

vegetables in your garden plot. 

Monday, June 21, 6 p.m. 

Learn how to compost and use compost 

in your yards and gardens from master 

gardeners. 

COOK-A-BOOK 


Pack up a pretend picnic basket and head 

for the library for beach stories. Beach 

crafts and a special something from 

the picnic menu as a take-away treat. 

SUMMER'S HOT! ARE YOU THIRSTEA? 


June is National Iced Tea Month. Enjoy 

tea trivia, tasting, tidbits, tunes, and tales. 


ART FOR EVERYONE 

Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. 

Explore different art forms and learn to 

make original artwork using a variety of 

materials. Presented by Sandy Anderson. 


MOTHERS MATTER 


Celebrate Mother's Day with stories, 

poetry and activities. 


SATURDAY STORYTIME 

Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. 

Stories and a craft for the whole family. 

¡CELEBRAMOS COMUNIDAD! 

FERIA LATINA 

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

Celebrate the Latino community. Connect 

with local resources and services. Gather 

with fellow Latino residents. Enjoy prizes, 

food, and activities for kids and adults. 

Celebremos a la comunidad Latina; 

conozca a los proveedores locales y sus 

servicios; habrá charlas sobre los servicios 

que estos ofrecen. Traiga a su familia y 

amigos y disfruten de premios, comida y 

actividades gratis para niños y adultos. 

GARDEN CLUB: 

GETTING DIRTY WITH SEED PODS 


Get your hands dirty as we make seed 

pods with Parks & People. Learn how to 

make them, where to toss them, and how 

exactly they work. 


SATURDAY MATINEE 

Saturdays, May 8 & June 12, noon 

Join us for an afternoon flick that all 

can enjoy. Drinks, popcorn and candy 

provided. 

CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH 


Clint Thomas, producer and host of 

"Reggae Rhythms" on WTMD, 89.7FM 

will present “Highlight on Haiti: History 

and Culture.” Join the discussion on the 

ties between Haiti and the U.S., including 

New Orleans, Louisiana, Chicago and 

right here in Baltimore. 


Travel through the Caribbean exploring 

the sights and sounds of the region. 

Pictures, music, food, Bro’manancy stories 

and more. 


Join us for Soca'Robics, a melodious blend 

of basic exercise movements, combined 

with various dancing styles such as bellydancing, 

hip-hop, R&B, salsa, and even 

exotic dancing, mixed with the hottest 

Soca & Reggae music from the Caribbean 

to create the ultimate full body cardio 

workout. 

May & June 2010 / 3

Non-Profit 

Management and 

Fundraising Classes 

All classes will be held at the 

Central Library. 

Diversity in Fundraising 

Tuesday, May 4, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 

Poe Room 

Learn how to evaluate your current 

sources of giving and what it takes 

to move into new funding streams, 

untapped populations, and emerging 

groups of potential support. 

Facebook for Nonprofits 

Monday, May 24, 10 a.m. – noon, 

Public Computer Center 

This class provides a basic overview 

of Facebook fan pages and how 

organizations are using them. Learn 

how to set up a fan page for your 

own organization. Registration 

required; call 410-396-5320 (or 

grc@prattlibrary.org) to register. 

You must have an active Facebook 

account to attend. 

Grantsmanship 101 

Monday, June 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 

Poe Room 

Andrea Snyder, the Pratt Library’s 

Grants Collection Manager, presents 

an introduction to the grant seeking 

process, including how to use the 

resources of the Grants Collection 

to find information on potential 

funders. The afternoon session 

covers proposal writing and the 

budgeting process. 

Jobs and Careers 



job searching on- and off- line 


Learn how to search for jobs using 

the computer. Off-line resources and 

networking will also be discussed. 


ONLINE JOB APPLICATION TUTORIAL 

Tuesdays, May 18 & June 15, 10 a.m., 

Job & Career Information Center 

Practice filling out an online job 

application with assistance from a 

librarian. Limited to 4 participants. 

FINDING A FEDERAL JOB: 

IDEAS AND INNOVATIONS 

Tuesday, May 18, 10 a.m., Poe Room 

Learn how to present your skills 

and accomplishments effectively in 

writing. Presented by Karol Taylor, 

co-author of Guide to America’s 

Federal Jobs. 


Presented by Rebecca Sullivan, Job & 

Career Information Center Manager. 


RÉSUMÉ 101 


Find out what goes into a résumé 

and the different ways résumés can 

be formatted. 

INTERVIEWING BASICS 


Find out how to prepare for an interview, 

including how to answer the 

most frequently asked questions, and 

the proper follow-up to an interview. 


INTERVIEWING BASICS 


Find out how to prepare for an interview, 

including how to answer the 

most frequently asked questions, and 

the proper follow-up to an interview. 

Just For Teens 

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. 

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. 

CH ERRY H I LL BRANCH 

HOOKED: CROCHETING FOR TEENS 

Tuesdays, 3 p.m. 

Learn the basics of crocheting and work 

on mini projects. All skill levels are 

welcome. Supplies will be available. Call 

410-396-1168 to register. 

EXPRESSIONS: POETIC VERSE 


Unlock your inner poet by using your 

thoughts, feelings, and emotions to create 

poetry. 

SONGWRITING: PERFORMING LIFE’S ART 

Thursdays, May 13 & 27; June 10 & 24, 5 p.m. 

Local artist Jaghai will help you discover 

the songwriter in you. 

WII PLAY @ YOUR LIBRARY 

Thursdays, May 27 & June 24, 3:30 p.m. 

Race your way through Mario Kart, bowl 

against your friends, or rock along with 

Guitar Hero. 

HAMILTON BRANCH 

PLAY YOUR FAVORITE BOARD GAMES 

Tuesdays, May 4 & 11, June 8 & 15, 3:30 p.m. 


PHOTO TRIVIA 

May is National Photography Month. 

Every day in May there will be a new 

“photo of the day” posted in the library. 

Identify the artist, person, place and/or 

event and receive a prize. 

GET CAUGHT READING COMICS DAY 


Get caught reading comics and receive a 

prize. 

C heck 

it out! 

Job & Career Resources have been 

updated and expanded in all Pratt 

branches. New books, CDs, and DVDs 

are on the shelves, waiting for you 

to check them out. Use the branch 

computers for job searching and 

writing a resume. Come to a branch 

program for help with job searches, 

resume writing, and interviewing. 

GET READY, GET SET, PLAY GAMES 


Drop in for a variety of Wii video and 

board games. Bring your own games or 

play one of ours. 

JEWELRY MAKING 


Make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces 

for yourself or someone you love. 

INTERNATIONAL SURF MUSIC 

MONTH TRIVIA FUN 


Celebrate International Surf Music 

Month by playing trivia and musical chairs 

with surf music. 


FOUND POETRY 


Find and create unique poetry. 

PRESS PLAY 


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, May 6 & 27, 6 p.m. 

TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE 


Chat about the third book in the Twilight 

saga. Snacks provided. 

CHESS CLUB 


TEEN CAFE 


Hang out with your friends. Bring snacks 

to enjoy while you listen to some music. 

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BRANCH 

CHESS KINGS 

Mondays (except May 31) & Wednesdays, 3 p.m. 

A chess club for beginners and experts alike. 

ANIME REVIEW 

Mondays (except May 31), 3:30 p.m. 

Enjoy an hour of anime and manga with 

light refreshments. 

CREATE A PIÑATA 

Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. 

Make paper maché piñatas week by week. 

Limited to ten (10) participants. Call 410- 

396-0399 to register. 

WII GAMING DAY 

Saturday, May 8, noon 

Enjoy a variety of board games, puzzles, 

and the Wii. 

Career Guidance Center 

MAKE WAVES 


Make waves for the Teen Summer 

Reading Kickoff with games and activities, 

including Wii. 


D.I.Y. CRAFTS 

Mother’s Day Cards 

Monday, May 3, 3:30 p.m. 

Manga Comics 


MASTER THE ART 

Tuesday, May 4 & Wednesday, June 2, 3:30 p.m. 

Meet the masters and make your own 

masterpiece using various art techniques. 

Supplies provided. 

READY, SET, PLAY! 

Thursday, May 6 & Monday, June 7, 3:30 p.m. 

Join your friends and play an assortment 

of classic board games. 

CHESS MASTERS 

Tuesdays, May 18 & June 15, 3:30 p.m. 

Play chess with the giant chess set during 

our monthly chess club. Beginners and 

experts welcome. 

GET CRAFTY 


& Tuesday, June 22, 2 p.m. 

Fun with arts and crafts. 

TEEN CHEF: COOKING FOR FUN 

Monday, May 24, 3:30 p.m. 

& Tuesday, June 29, 2 p.m. 

Learn how to make no-heat treats you’ll 

enjoy. 

WII OPEN PLAY 

Tuesday, May 25 & Thursday, June 24, 3:30 p.m. 

LOTS OF DRAMA 

Thursdays, June 10 & 17, 3:30 p.m. 

Ages 12-18. An acting workshop focusing 

on improvisation, monologue, and scene 

work. Limited to 20 participants. Call 

410-396-1580 to register. 


WAVERLY MANGA CLUB 

Wednesdays, May 5, 5:30 p.m. 

& June 9, 4:30 p.m. 

Watch and review anime shows and 

discuss graphic novels. 

TEEN GAME NIGHT 

Wednesdays, May 12 & June 16, 5:30 p.m. 

Enjoy an evening of video and board 

games. Refreshments provided. 

Whether you are a high school student beginning to research a career or a college 

graduate doing a professional job search, Career Guidance Center has resources 

for you. The home page of Career Guidance Center offers four easy-tonavigate 

categories of resources. “Job and Industry Profiles” provides detailed 

descriptions of jobs and professions to help you plan your education or focus 

your job search. “Job Hunting and Workplace Skills” takes you to information on 

resumes, cover letters, and interviews. 

“Career and Industry Resources” guides you to internships, scholarships or even 

volunteer positions that will help you build experience. “College Planning and 

Financial Aid” organizes all the information you need to search for the school 

that is your best choice, apply for scholarships, grants and other financial aid 

and then even help you choose a major. The Career Guidance Center database 

is available at all Pratt locations and from home with your library card. 

4 / May & June 2010

Films @ The Pratt 

all screenings at the CENTRAL LIBRARY, Wheeler auditorium 

Free Family Flicks 

the princess 

and the frog 

Saturday, May 8, 

2 p.m. 

Set in New 

Orleans’ French 

Quarter, this 

return to handdrawn 

animation 

is a modern twist on a classic tale. A 

beautiful girl named Tina finds a frog 

prince who desperately wants to be 

human again and, with a fateful kiss, 

leads them on a hilarious adventure 

through the mystical bayous of 

Louisiana. (Rated PG; 97 min.) 

monsters 

vs. aliens 

Saturday, June 5, 

2 p.m. 

When a meteorite 

from outer space 

hits a young girl 

and douses her 

with the alien liquid Quantonium, 

it turns her into a 48 foot monster. 

She is taken to a secret government 

compound where she meets a ragtag 

group of monsters also rounded up 

over the years. This crew of reluctant 

heroes is asked to save the earth from 

the evil alien Gallaxhar in this animated 

comedy. (Rated PG; 94 min.) 

RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY 


Aging ex-lawman Steve Judd (Joel McCrea) is hired 

by a bank to transport a gold shipment through 

dangerous territory. He recruits his down-and-out 

former partner, Gil Westrum (Randolph Scott), along 

with his young protégé Heck (Ron Starr) to help 

him, but doesn’t know the two are planning to steal 

the treasure for themselves. On the trail, the three 

become involved in a young woman’s (Mariette Hartley) efforts to escape first from her 

repressive father, then from her brutish fiance and his dangerously psychotic brothers. 

(Directed by Sam Peckinpah, USA, 1962, 100 min., color) 

IRON MONKEY 

Saturday, May 15, 2 p.m. 

Quentin Tarantino presents this neglected martial arts classic 

by Yuen Woo-ping (the acclaimed action choreographer behind 

The Matrix and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) Basically a kungfu 

variation on Robin Hood, it tells the tale of “Iron Monkey,” 

a legendary masked Chinese bandit who fights government 

corruption in 19th century China by robbing corrupt officials and 

giving money to the poor and oppressed. Although no one knows 

his name or where he comes from, his heroism makes him a living 

legend to the people. (Directed by Yuen Woo-ping, Hong Kong, 1993, 

85 min., in Cantonese with English subtitles) 

TO LIVE (HUOZHE) 

Saturday, June 19, 10:15 a.m. 

To Live follows the lives of a struggling couple through three 

tumultuous decades of Chinese history. The struggle between the 

Communists and Nationalists of the 1940s, the economic “Great 

Leap Forward” of the 1950s, and the Cultural Revolution of the 

1960s are all shown obliquely through the experiences of ordinary 

citizens. (Directed by Zhang Yimou, China, 1994, 130 min., color, in 

Mandarin with English subtitles) 

Beach Blanket 

Bingo: 

A Summer 

Reading Program 

for Adults 

June 12 – August 7 

For readers ages 18 years and older 

Summer reading clubs 

aren’t just for kids and 

teens – adults can join 

the fun this summer with 

“Beach Blanket Bingo.” 

Pick up a reading log at any 

Pratt location and record all 

the good books you read (or 

listen to) over the summer. 

You can even write minireviews 

for posting on 

branch blogs! 

Return your reading log 

by August 7, and your 

entry will be included in 

drawings for fun prizes. 

G I V I N G @ T H E P R A T T 

Help Support Pratt’s Summer 

Learning Opportunities 

It’s April and Pratt’s Summer 

Learning Opportunities are just 

around the corner! 

Last summer, over 50,000 children 

and teens, many of whom reside in 

underserved areas, participated in 

Pratt Programs. 

National studies indicate that 

children from fragile communities 

are at greater risk than their more 

affluent counterparts for “summer 

Did you know? 

In 2009: 

• More than 50,000 children and teens 

participated in Pratt’s Summer Learning 

Opportunities 

• 15,200 children and teens, many from 

underserved areas, registered for the 

Summer Reading Program 

• Sixty percent of participants completed 

the eight book reading requirement 

slide,” a loss of academic skills that often can not be regained. Pratt’s Summer 

Learning Opportunities help students continue to learn, so when schools 

resume children are ready to return with minimal or no “summer slide.” 

Summer Learning Opportunities include Summer Reading, a branch-based 

program that provides incentive and theme-based reading activities to encourage 

children and teens to read at least one book a week during the eight week 

session. The Library also offers the Summer Reading Program to 70 other non- 

Library sites, including day camps, faith-based camps, and school and day care 

centers, to ensure that their young participants have the same opportunities for 

reading practice as children who attend Pratt Library branch programs. 

A full range of cultural enrichment activities are also scheduled throughout 

the Library system. Research indicates that children exposed to live art 

performances from professional musicians, story tellers and ethnic dancers are 

likely to engage in these activities on their own. Similarly, these library based 

programs are likely to lead children and teens to apply for library cards, to 

check out books, and to use Pratt computers. 

Summer learning programs at the Pratt cost approximately $60 per child. 

Because public funding does not support Summer Learning Opportunities, 

won’t you consider sponsoring a child or teen? 

Giving to the Pratt is easy. Go to www.prattlibrary.org. Click “Donate 

Now” at the bottom of the home page to make an online credit card 

donation, or call 410 396-5283. 

To Kill a Mockingbird 

50th Anniversary Celebration 

Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 

novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, was 

published in 1960. The Pratt 

commemorates the 50th anniversary 

of this classic America novel with 

these events: 

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 


Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium 

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Harper Lee’s 

Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, 

join us for Robert Mulligan’s highly acclaimed 1962 

film adaption that won three Academy Awards ® , 

including Best Actor for Gregory Peck. In 1995, the film was 

listed in the National Film Registry and ranks 25th on the American Film Institute’s 10th 

anniversary list of the greatest American movies of all time and #1 on AFI’s list of best 

courtroom films. In 2003, AFI named Atticus Finch the greatest movie hero of the 20th 

century. (Directed by Robert Mulligan, 1962, 129 min.) 

Join these three local writers for a 

conversation about Harper Lee’s To Kill 

a Mockingbird and its significance for 

readers in 2010: 


Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 p.m. 

Sherrilyn Ifill, University of Maryland law 

professor and author of On the Courthouse Lawn: 

Confronting the Legacy of Lynching in the 21st Century 

Brian Norman, Loyola University Maryland, 

English professor and director of African and 

African American Studies and author of Neo- 

Segregation Narratives: Jim Crow in Post-Civil 

Rights American Literature 

Jadi Omowale, writer, publisher, and teacher at 

the Community College of Baltimore County. 

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Writers LIVE! 

Readings and Book Signings 

All programs will be held at the Central Library unless otherwise indicated. 

Copies of the authors’ books will be on sale at book signings following the programs. 

Podcasts 

Selected writers 

now available. 

Hear them at 

www.prattlibrary.org. 

David Goodwillie 

American Subversive: A Novel 

Sunday, May 2, 2 p.m., Poe Room 

David Goodwillie’s debut novel is an unnervingly realistic tale of 

domestic terrorism and a perfectly observed portrait of Manhattan 

in the digital age. Aidan Cole and his friends, a band of savvy New 

York journalists and bloggers, thrive at the intersection of media 

and celebrity, until a bomb rips through a midtown office tower. 

An anonymous email identifies the terrorist as an attractive young 

white woman. Goodwillie is the author of the memoir Seemed Like 

a Good Idea at the Time. 

Thomas J. Espenshade 

No Longer Separate, Not Yet Equal: 

Race and Class in Elite College 

Admission and Campus Life 

Wednesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m., Poe Room 

Thomas Espenshade, professor of sociology at Princeton University, 

pulls back the curtain on the selective college experience and 

takes a rigorous and comprehensive look at how race and social class 

impact application and admission, enrollment, and student life on 

campus. Based on data provided by the National Survey of College Experience and more 

than 9,000 student interviews, Espenshade and coauthor Alexandria Walton Radford discover 

that students from different racial and social classes do not mix as one might expect. 

Ronald C. White, Jr. 

A. Lincoln: A Biography 

Tuesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m., Wheeler Auditorium 

In the first comprehensive biography since David Herbert Donald’s 

in 1996, Ronald White offers a fresh definition of Lincoln as a man of 

integrity whose moral compass holds the key to understanding his life. 

Using newly available resources such as the Lincoln Legal Papers and 

recently discovered letters and photographs, White shows Lincoln’s 

personal, political and moral evolution. The author of two bestselling 

books on Abraham Lincoln, White is a Fellow at the Huntington 

Library and a visiting professor of history at UCLA. 

Full Moon on K Street: Poems About 

Washington, DC: the Beltway Poetry 

Quarterly’s 10th Anniversary Reading 

Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m., Poe Room 

Since January, 2000, the online journal Beltway Poetry Quarterly has 

showcased the richness and diversity of authors who live or work in 

the Washington, DC area. Beltway has published academic, spoken 

word, and experimental authors, as well as poets whose work defies 

categorization. Joining editor Kim Roberts will be poets Holly Bass, Grace Cavalieri, 

Tina Darragh, Joel Dias-Porter, Daniel Gutstein, and Merrill Leffler. Hosted by Reginald 

Harris, poet and author of 10 Tongues. 

Toya Corbett 

The Morgan State University Women: 

The First Sixty Years, 1934-1994 

Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m., Northwood Branch 

In 1934, over 100 African American women in Baltimore established the Morgan College 

Ladies Auxiliary. Now known as the Morgan State University Women, the organization 

has positively impacted MSU and the Baltimore community by aiding needy students, 

sponsoring cultural events, and supporting the University’s academic mission. Toya Corbett’s 

history of the organization is drawn from member interviews and primary documents 

from MSU’s Soper Library. Corbett is coordinator for the Office of Student Activities at 

Morgan State University and is pursuing a doctoral degree in history at MSU. 

Wes Moore 

The Other Wes Moore: One Name and 

Two Fates, A Story of Tragedy and Hope 

Tuesday, May 18, 6:30 p.m., Poe Room 

Two boys from Baltimore with the same name – one becomes the first African American 

Rhodes Scholar ever from Johns Hopkins University while the other boy serves a life 

sentence in prison. Violence, drugs, single mothers, uninformed choices, all played critical 

roles in their development, but they have radically different futures. Wes Moore wrote to 

the other Wes Moore in prison, the beginning of a deepening relationship consisting of 

letters and visits. Wes Moore served as an Army Officer in Afghanistan and worked as a 

special assistant to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He works as an investment 

professional in New York. 

Novella Carpenter 

Farm City: 

The Education 

of an Urban Farmer 

Wednesday, June 9, 7 p.m., 

Wheeler Auditorium 

Food writer Novella Carpenter 

tells how she turned a vacant lot in 

one of the worst parts of Oakland, 

California, into a working minifarm, 

complete with vegetables, 

herbs, chickens, ducks, and 

bees. Her success led to raising 

rabbits and pigs as well, plus a 

month-long plan to eat from 

her own garden. Novella Carpenter grew up in Idaho and 

Washington, graduated from the University of Washington, 

and studied with Michael Pollan at Berkeley’s Graduate 

School of Journalism. Her farm is now 10 years old, and her 

neighbors still think she’s crazy! Presented in partnership 

with Baltimore Green Works. 

Carol Eron Rizzoli 

The House at Royal Oak: Starting Over, 

Renovating a Rickety Victorian, and 

Rebuilding a Life One Room at a Time 

Tuesday, May 25, 6:30 p.m., Poe Room 

In 2001, Carol and Hugo Rizzoli bought a dilapidated farmhouse in Royal Oak, Maryland, 

on the edge of the Chesapeake Bay. They spent two years (and three times as much money 

as they estimated) to turn it into a bed and breakfast, Royal Oak House. The House at Royal 

Oak tells the story of their self-renewal and reinvention, the home renovation, and the 

extraordinary guests they welcomed at the B&B. Carol Rizzoli was a book editor at the 

Washington Post and was managing editor of publications for the National Gallery of Art. 

Eugenia Collier 

Beyond the Crossroads: A Novel 

Wednesday, May 26, 6:30 p.m., Northwood Branch 

Years after the end of slavery, a young woman named Caroline is 

still brutally enslaved in the remote mountains of North Carolina. 

Caroline and her “family” find themselves unable to escape because 

the area’s nearly destitute white farmers collude to maintain the practice of slavery for their 

own survival. Eugenia Collier received her Ph.D. in English from Morgan State University; 

she taught for more than 40 years at MSU, Howard University, Coppin State University, 

and UMBC. A poet, short story writer, and essayist, she is the author of Breeder and Other 

Stories. 

Rich Remsberg 

Hard Luck Blues: 

Roots Music Photographs 

from the Great Depression 

Tuesday, June 1, 6:30 p.m., Poe Room 

This collection of more than 200 photographs created by the New 

Deal’s Farm Security Administration photography program depicts 

a range of musicians sharing the regular music of everyday life, from informal songs in 

migrant work camps, farmers’ homes, and on street corners to organized performances 

at church revivals, dance halls, and community festivals. Rich Remsberg breathes life 

into the images by providing details about the persons and events pictured. Remsberg 

is a photographer and Emmy Award-winning archival image researcher whose work has 

appeared in PBS documentaries, independent films, and museum exhibits. 

6 May & June 2010

Programs For Adults 

Book Discussions 



The Graveyard Book 

by Neil Gaiman 

Saturday, June 26, 10:15 a.m. 

My Life in France by Julia Child 



She Had It Coming 

by Mary Monroe 



Honolulu by Alan Brennert 


One for the Money 

by Janet Evanovich 


WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 6:30 p.m. 

Every Secret Thing by Laura Lippman 

CENTRAL LI BRARY 

ROOKS AND BOOKS 

Tuesdays, May 11 & June 8, 3:30 p.m. 

Business, Science & Technology Department 

Chess sets are provided for play, but 

you’re welcome to bring your own set. 

CAR BUYING TIPS AND ADVICE 

Tuesday, May 11, 6 p.m., Poe Room 

Vehicles for Change, whose mission is 

to refurbish and provide donated cars 

to low-wage families for employment 

purposes, will provide tips on how to 

avoid pitfalls as well as resources available 

to car buyers. Presented by Baltimore 

CASH. Call Christina at 443-692-9420 to 

register. 


KNITTING & CROCHETING CIRCLE 

Thursdays, 2 p.m. 

For people of all skill levels. 

WII PLAY FOR ADULTS & SENIORS 

Wednesdays, May 26 & June 23, 3:30 p.m. 

Rejuvenate your body and your mind with 

fun games including tennis, bowling, and 

golf. 


LEARN HOW TO PLAY BRIDGE 

Mondays (except May 31), 1 p.m. 



HEALTH FOR LIFE 

Saturdays in May (except May 29), 10:30 a.m. 

If you or a family member is at risk for 

Type 2 Diabetes, join us for a discussion 

on how to plan for and make changes that 

will affect your health in a more positive 

way. Presented by Miriam Kaiser, RN 

and certified Diabetes Educator from 

Baltimore Medical System, Inc. Call 410- 

396-0996 to register. 

HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS 


The Healthy Neighborhoods program 

helps Baltimore neighborhoods 

increase home values, lifts standards 

for property improvements and forges 

strong community connections by 

providing capital for purchase and rehab, 

professional advice and neighborhood 

marketing. 


TIME TO KNIT 

Mondays (except May 31), 6:45 p.m. 

Join other knitters for camaraderie and 

to give and get help. Crochet and other 

needlework projects are welcome, too. 

COMMUNITY GARDENING 


Community gardening is an urban green 

movement that benefits everyone. Jason 

Reed, founder of the Westport 

Community Garden project, explains how 

you can become involved. 

SMALL BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 

Monday, May 10, noon 

Learn how you can start your own 

business and become your own 

boss. Bring a brown bag lunch. Presented 

by Naomi Hafter of the Pratt Library’s 

Business Center. 

THE ORIOLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: A HALF 

CENTURY OF HISTORY AND HIGHLIGHTS 


Mike Gesker discusses the history of the 

Orioles and the team’s triumphs and follies 

from 1954 to the present. Emmy Award 

winner Gesker produced, directed, and 

wrote a documentary about the Baltimore 

Orioles while working for Maryland Public 

Television and freelanced for the team’s 

program for a decade. He is currently a 

copywriter for Catholic Relief Services. 

ROLAN D PARK BRANCH 

WRITERS FOR WRITERS WORKSHOP 


Two local writers, Evan Balkan and Brooke 

Bognanni, discuss the pros and pitfalls of 

publishing. Learn how to identify markets, 

write a proper query letter, and navigate 

the “business” side of writing and publishing. 

They’ll also read from their latest work 

and answer questions. Evan Balkan teaches 

writing at the Community College of 

Baltimore County. He is the author of 60 

Hikes Within 60 Miles: Baltimore, Vanished! 

Explorers Forever Lost, and Shipwrecked! 

Deadly Adventures and Disasters at Sea. 

Brooke Bognanni is assistant professor of 

creative writing, English and speech at the 

Community College of Baltimore County. 

She is the author of the poetry collection, 

Morning Glories & Other Poems. 

POET DENNIS BARNES READS FROM HIS 

NEW COLLECTION, SHADES OF LIGHT 


Barnes leads poetry workshops and 

readings throughout the Baltimore area 

for Poets’ Ink. He was the 2005 recipient 

of the People’s Poetry “Done the Most to 

Advance Poetry” award. 

Live Music 

THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN’ 

Celebrate Black Music Month with 

the music and poetry of the Harlem 

Renaissance. Enjoy the music of Eubie 

Blake, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, 

Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, Duke 

Ellington and Billie Holiday, along 

with the poetry and fiction of Langston 

Hughes. Presented by Musical Artists 

Theatre (James Brown, Jim Green and 

Valerie Lewis). 

Herring Run Branch 





NEW CONVERSATIONS/ 

CONVERSACIONES NUEVAS 


For speakers of both English and Spanish: 

casual conversation with fellow novices 

and fluent speakers. 

GARDEN CLUB 

Indoor Potted Plant Decorating 


Help the Garden Club of the Southeast 

Anchor Library with an indoor planting 

project. Decorate planters for the library 

using stencils, plus create a pot to take 

home. 

Seed Pod Workshop 


Get your hands dirty as we make seed 

pods with Parks & People. A seed pod is 

a small, dry ball of clay with compost and 

seeds mixed in. It can be tossed into an 

empty lot or in a planter to reclaim and 

beautify our green spaces. 

History of the Hidden Creek 


Do you know what famous ship may have 

been built in your backyard? Learn about 

Harris Creek (also known as Watershed 

246) and its rich history. Find out what 

happened to the creek and why it is now 

paved over. Afterward, network with 

community members. Light refreshments 

provided. 

STAYING SANE IN 

AN INSANE WORLD 


Lifestyle coach Zelma Chamberlain 

will demonstrate how to bring calm and 

balance to your life through the ancient 

practice of meditation. 

COUPONING IN 

TODAY’S ECONOMY 


Learn how to use coupons effectively 

to help you save big bucks. Baltimore 

Examiner contributor Melissa Viscount 

will share tips and tricks about the everchanging 

world of couponing. 


GET FIT @ YOUR LIBRARY 

Mondays (except May 31), noon 

Get your Monday workout to popular line 

dances, hip-hop, Caribbean, and African 

rhythms. Wear comfortable shoes and 

clothes. 


ELIZABETH LAPRELLE: 

SONGS OF APPALACHIA 


Elizabeth LaPrelle 

performs traditional 

mountain ballads. 

Ms. LaPrelle grew 

up in southwestern 

Virginia, singing at 

fiddlers’ conventions 

since the age of 11. 

Her many concerts include a 

performance on A Prairie Home 

Companion. 

Free Computer Classes 

Introduction to Computers and Windows, 

Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Surfing 

the Internet, Creating an Email Account, and 

more are 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. 

Introduction to Facebook, Using Twitter for 

Your Organization, Writing a Dynamic Federal 

Resume, and other classes are also offered at 

the Central Library. 

You must be registered to attend. 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. 

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, 

May 19, 6:15 p.m. at the Central Library. 

Call 410-545-7132 for information. 

Library Friends Meetings 

brooklyn BRANCH 

Friends of the Brooklyn Branch 

Meeting, Wednesday, May 19, 3 p.m. 

CANTON BRANCH 

BACK ON THE SQUARE 

Saturday, May 8, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

The Friends’ semi-annual book sale. O’Donnell 

Square – Rain location: Canton Branch 

Friends of the Canton Branch 

Meeting, Monday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. 

pennsylvania avenue BRANCH 

Friends of the Pennsylvania Avenue Branch 

Meetings, Wednesdays, May 26 

& June 23, 6 p.m. 


Friends of the Southeast Anchor Library 

Meetings, Thursdays, May 27 

& June 24, 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) 

Stephenie 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, June 2, at 6:15 p.m. 

at the Edmondson Avenue Branch. 

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. 

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Learning from History May 24 

Learning from History: 

A Black Christian's Perspective 

on the Holocaust 


Central Library 

Dr. Hubert G. Locke, Provost Emeritus 

for Academic Affairs and Dean of the 

Evan School of Public Affairs, University 

of Washington, Seattle, and member of 

the Committee on Church Relations and 

the Holocaust at the U. S. Holocaust 

Memorial Museum, will discuss the 

Holocaust and Jewish-Christian Relations. 

Presented in partnership with the Institute for 

Christian & Jewish Studies and the Committee 

on Church Relations and the Holocaust, 

U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. 

400 Cathedral Street 

Baltimore Maryland 21201-4484 

nonprofit org. 

u.s. postage 

paid 

baltimore md 

permit no. 3925 

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paper and postage... 

You can now find the complete issue of Compass on the Pratt 

Library’s website, www.prattlibrary.org. If you receive the print version 

in the mail but would prefer to read it online, you can help us save on 

printing costs and postage by asking us to remove your name from 

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Just send an email to events@prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-5494 with 

your name and mailing address. If you’d like to receive regular email 

updates on Pratt Library events, we’ll be happy to add you to our 

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LOOK, LISTEN… 

Become a fan and follow the 

latest news from the Pratt 

Library on Facebook, Twitter, 

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Flickr & foursquare. 

Upcoming Events at the Pratt 

Summer Reading Programs 

beginning June 12 

Summer reading programs for kids and teens begin Saturday, June 12, with 

special opening day reading parties at most Pratt locations. See page 3. 

Novella Carpenter 


The food writer and “urban farmer” comes to the Central Library to talk 

about her book, Farm City. Presented in partnership with Baltimore Green 

Works. See page 6. 

To Kill a Mockingbird, 50th Anniversary 

Saturday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 23 

The Pratt commemorates the 50th anniversary of the publication of Harper 

Lee’s classic novel. Talk about the book with local authors and see the film. 

See page 5. 

A Tribute to poet Lucille Clifton 

Thursday, June 24 

The Pratt pays tribute to Lucille Clifton at a celebration of her life and 

writing. See page 1. 

LOCATIONS / HOURS 

All pratt libraries will be closed on: 

memorial day, monday, may 31 

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. 


Hampden Branch 

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. 

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. 


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. 


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. 



Pennsylvania Avenue Branch 

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 

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. 



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. 


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. 



Waverly Branch 

400 East 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 

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

E-Mail: wvr@prattlibrary.org 




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