Take out a book

Because one Pratt Library branch stayed open, all of the branches will now stay open longer.

The drug store at Pennsylvania and North Avenues had been burned. Protesters were confronting the police over the death of Freddie Gray. The Pratt library branch, however, stayed open.

The next year, the General Assembly passed legislation for the state to fund 75% of the cost of extending Pratt Library branch hours. The City would pay the rest of the cost.

Governor Hogan did not sign the bill into law because it mandated state spending. It took effect without his signature.

This coming Monday, every Pratt branch will be open until 8 pm.

In celebration, my District 41 colleagues and I will visit the five branches in our district.

5:00 PM – Edmondson Ave Branch, 4330 Edmondson Ave., 21229
5:30 PM – Walbrook Branch, 3203 W. North Ave., 21216
6:15 PM – Forest Park Branch, 3023 Garrison Blvd., 21216
7:00 PM – Reisterstown Road Branch, 6310 Reisterstown Rd., 21215
7:30 PM – Roland Park Branch, 5108 Roland Ave., 21210

Join us Monday night. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the vital role that our libraries play in our daily life. And to take out a book — or a CD.

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