Celebrating The Life Of Martin Luther King, Jr. Canton Branch

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january & february 2011 prattlibrary.org
Programs
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home away from home
I recently received a card from a
patron named Nancy that said:
“The Pratt Library is my home
away from home.” Being called a
“home” to thousands of patrons is
a title we don’t take for granted.
Every day our goal is to offer a
safe place where we can educate
and nourish the lives of people
who visit the library.
This February, we’re celebrating the 125th anniversary of
one of those “homes.” The Canton Branch is one of the
original four branches founder Enoch Pratt opened in 1886
and the only one left in operation. The opening of this
branch, three others and a Central Library by Mr. Pratt
made it the very first library system in the nation.
125 years later, the Pratt has grown to a thriving system
with 22 branches and more than two million visitors every
year. The Library has become a doorway to information and
lifelong learning through the use of computers, books, free
programs and much more.
As we celebrate the Canton Branch’s milestone birthday, we
want to thank the generations of Baltimoreans who made
the Pratt Library their “home away from home.”
Carla D. Hayden Chief Executive Officer
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Programs
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Just For
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Isabel Wilkerson
The Warmth of Other Suns:
The Epic Story of America’s
Great Migration
Wednesday, January 12, 7 p.m.
Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium
Presented in partnership with Open Society Institute-Baltimore
In The Warmth of Other Suns, Isabel Wilkerson chronicles the
decades-long migration of African Americans from the South to
the North and West through the stories of three individuals and
their families. Over a decade in the writing and research, and
drawing on archival materials and more than 1,200 interviews,
Wilkerson traces the lives of Ida Mae Gladney, George Starling,
and Robert Foster, from their difficult beginnings in the South,
to their critical decisions to leave and look for a better
life in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
Isabel Wilkerson won a Pulitzer Prize in 1994
for her feature writing in The New York Times,
making her the first African American woman
to receive a journalism Pulitzer. She has also
won a George S. Polk Award, a Guggenheim
Fellowship, and a Journalist of the Year
award from the National Association of
Black Journalists. She is Professor of
Journalism and Director of Narrative
Nonfiction at Boston University.
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Celebrating The Life
Of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, January 15,
Central Library,
Wheeler Auditorium
10:30 a.m. - Film: King: Montgomery to Memphis, a chronicle
of Dr. King’s struggle for racial
equality and justice from 1955
to his death in 1968. (104 min.)
2 p.m. - Rev. John
Arthur Nunes, president
and CEO of Lutheran World Relief, delivers the King
Commemorative Lecture. Rev. Nunes will speak on
“Justice, Dignity and Peace: How Martin Luther
King’s Legacy Informs International Development.”
Rev. Nunes received an honorary doctorate from
Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a
Ph.D. candidate at the Lutheran School of Theology in
Chicago. He is the author of Voices from the City: Issues
and Image of Urban Preaching. A reception and book
signing will be held in the Poe Room following Rev.
Nunes’ lecture.
C entr a l L i b r a ry
Talking About Race
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Writers
LIVE!
Freedom’s Feast presents “I Have a Dream”
Sunday, January 9, 2 p.m., Meyerhoff Children’s Garden
This special program for families creates community
and celebration through ritual.
C HERRY HILL BRAN C H
REMEMBERING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Tuesday, January 11, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Listen to a story about the life of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. and his contributions to the Civil
Rights Movement. Make a collage with images that
pertain to his life.
HAMILTON BRAN C H
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. KING
Saturday, January 15, 2 p.m.
Ages 3-12. Celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s
life with stories about his courage and compassion.
SO UTHEAST ANC HOR LIBRARY
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.:
REMEMBRANCE AND
RECONCILIATION
Saturday, February 5, 2 p.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an
icon of the Civil Rights movement
and one of the most revered figures
in American history. Actor, storyteller, and motivational speaker Bill Grimmette will bring
Dr. King to life with this living history presentation. WALBROOK BRAN C H
WHAT'S YOUR DREAM?
January 3 - 31 (except January 17)
Ages 6-12. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream.
What's yours? Add your dream to our wall of dreams.
CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Ages 6-12. Stories, folktales, and proverbs celebrating
the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
WAVERLY BRAN C H
MLK READING CIRCLE
Wednesday, January 12, 4 p.m. & Saturday, January 15,
1 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Read and discuss your favorite Martin
Luther King, Jr. speeches and books. Canton Branch
Celebrates 125
Years Of Service!
Of the four original Pratt branches that opened in 1886, the Canton Branch is the only one
still in use as a library. The Canton Branch, at O’Donnell Street and S. Ellwood Avenue, is on
the National Registry of Historic Places.
Join us on Saturday, February 12, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Canton Branch. For
information: 410-396-8548 or www.prattlibrary.org/locations/canton
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. Registration required.
CANTON BRAN C H
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
Central Library
Saturdays, January 22 & February 19, 2 p.m. Call 410-396-5402 to register.
MOTHER GOOSE BABY STEPS
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
TODDLER JUMPS
Govans Branch
Saturdays, January 29 & February 26,
3 p.m. Call 410-396-6098 to register.
WINTER CRAFTERNOON
Light Street Branch
Ages 6-12. Chill out with seasonal books
and snowy crafts.
Southeast Anchor Library
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
C ENTRAL LIBRARY
Fridays, 11:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 11 a.m.
SKILLBUILDER
Tuesdays, January 4 & February 1, 3:30 p.m.
Call 410-396-5402 to register groups of 5
or more.
Ages 6-12. Work on penmanship, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and reading
skills. Refreshments provided.
TODDLER JUMPS
or more.
HOLA FRIENDS = HELLO AMIGOS
Wednesdays, January 5 & 19;
February 2 & 16, 10:30 a.m.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. &
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.
BROO KLYN BRANC H
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
BUENA CASA, BUENA BRASA (MOTHER
GOOSE BABY STEPS IN SPANISH)
Todos los jueves (Thursdays), 10:45 a.m.
EDMONDSON AVEN U E BRAN C H
HAMPDEN BRAN C H
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6-12. Enjoy stories where searching
for a name is important.
MATH CRAZE
Ages 6-12. Learn fun math tricks.
G OVANS BRAN C H
WINTER WONDERLAND
Thursday, January 13, 4 p.m.
Ages 3-5. Listen to The Mitten by Jan
Brett and make a mitten craft. Ages 3-12. Celebrate the season with
winter stories and crafts.
Ages 6-12. Listen to a story about the
origins of Valentine’s Day, then create a
beautiful, hand-crafted card or decoration
for your special someone. FROM THE HEART
Wednesday, February 2, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 3-5. Listen to a story about unity and
peace, then make a unity dove wreath.
HANG THE MITTENS OUT TO DRY
Wednesday, January 12, 10:30 a.m.
VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS & DECORATIONS
Tuesday, February 8, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. An after school arts, craft and
book program.
MAKE A UNITY DOVE WREATH
Wednesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Ages 6-12. Join us for a discussion about
healthy snack food choices and make a nocook nutritional snack. WINTER WONDERLAND
Wednesday, January 12, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 3-5. Listen to a story about the wonders of winter, then make a snowman craft. Ages Birth-5. Stories, rhymes, games, puppetry and songs in Spanish and English.
MAKE A NO-COOK SNACK
Canciones, rimas, cuentos, y juegos, para los
niños (0-3 años) y los padres o cuidadores.
WINTER WONDERLAND
Wednesday, February 9, 10:30 a.m.
HAMILTON BRAN C H
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
LOVE IS ALL AROUND
Monday, February 14, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 3-12. Stories and crafts to celebrate
Valentine’s Day.
HERRIN G RU N BRAN C H
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
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.
AFTER SCHOOL STORY TIME AND CRAFT
Mondays, January 24 & 31; February 7, 14,
& 28, 4:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Listen to a story and create a
craft to take home.
CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S AUTHORS
AND ILLUSTRATORS WEEK
Wednesday, February 2, 4 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Read your favorite children’s
books and see them in a new way when
you create a craft using an illustrator’s
preferred medium.
SWEET STORIES AND CRAFTS
MADE WITH LOVE
Monday, February 14, 4 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Listen to Valentine’s Day-themed
stories and create a craft to take home.
Ages 6-12. Make a card, write a poem and
give it to someone special.
PENNSYLVANIA AVEN U E BRAN C H
DESPICABLE ME
Monday, January 10, 3 p.m.
CENTRAL LIBRARY, WHEELER AUDITORIUM
TOY STORY 3
Toy Story 3 welcomes back Woody (Tom
Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen) and the whole
gang as Andy prepares to depart
for college and his loyal toys find
themselves in daycare. These untamed
tots with their sticky little fingers do
not play nice, so it’s all for one and one
for all as plans for the Great Escape get
underway. (Rated G, 86 min.)
SHREK FOREVER AFTER
Shrek is tricked into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker,
Rumplestiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in an alternate version of
Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumplestiltskin is king, and Shrek
and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all of Rumplestiltskin's mischief in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world
and reclaiming his one true love and family. (Rated PG, 93 min.)
2 / January & February 2011
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences sits
a black house with a dead lawn. Hidden deep beneath this home is a vast
secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions,
Gru is planning the biggest heist in the history of the world: he is going to
steal the moon. (Rated PG, 95 min.)
KUNG FU PANDA
Po is a lazy, irreverent slacker panda who is a fan of Kung Fu but that
doesn’t help his boredom at working in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality
when he comes under the leadership of Kung Fu guru Shifu and trains to
a hilarious result. Po must use his training to fight the treacherous snow
leopard Tai Lung in this animated adventure. (Rated PG, 91 min.)
SO UTHEAST AN C HOR LIBRARY
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Saturday, February 5, 10:30 a.m.
Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, and based on
the book by Cressida Cowell, this action comedy tells the story of Hiccup,
a Viking teenager who doesn't exactly fit with his tribe's longstanding
traditions of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup's world is turned upside down
when he encounters a dragon that challenges how he and fellow Vikings
see the world. (Rated PG, 98 min.)
Programs
For Families
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
BOOK BUNCH
Tuesday, January 18, 4 p.m.
Book discussions, activities and an after
school snack.
EGGHEAD DISCO
Tuesday, February 22, 4 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Book discussions, trivia, activities & more.
NORTHWOOD BRANC H
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
CHAPTER BY CHAPTER – COVER TO COVER
Wednesdays, February 9, 16, & 23, 4 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Join us for a read aloud; listen
or take a turn reading aloud.
ORLEANS STREET BRANC H
SINGLE CARROT THEATRE PRESENTS
Mondays (except January 17 & February 21),
3:45 p.m.
Ages 6-12. The Single Carrot Theatre
group explores literature by creating a
performance around classic tales and
teaching kids how to connect with books
in a whole new way.
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
TODDLER JUMPS
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR
Thursday, January 6, 3:45 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Learn how people around the
world celebrate New Years with stories
and a simple craft.
PAPER SNOWFLAKES
Ages 6-12. Enjoy stories, creative movement, and cut out crafty snowflakes.
HEARTS FOR A LOVED ONE
Thursday, February 10, 3:45 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Enjoy stories, creative writing,
and create hearts for a loved one.
PATTERSON PAR K BRANC H
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
11 a.m.
SOCK SNOWMEN
Ages 6-12. Make your own snowman
from a sock and other household items.
VALENTINE’S CARDS
Wednesday, February 9, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Make Valentines for your
friends and family.
G OVANS BRAN C H
VERY VALENTINE
FAMILY CELEBRATION
Thursday, February 10, 6 p.m.
LITTLE HANDS BOOKS CLUB
Mondays, January 3 & February 7, 4 p.m.
An arts program for children grades 5
and up presented in partnership with the
Creative Alliance. Contact Karen Summerville at 410-276-1651 or karen@
creativealliance.org to register.
Ages 3-12. Enjoy a fun book and craft
made just for little hands.
VALENTINE’S UNO TOURNAMENT
KNITTING CAFE
Thursdays, January 6 & 20; February 3 &
17, 4 p.m.
CHAMPIONSHIP CHESS
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Play UNO while enjoying
heart-shaped cookies and candy in honor
of Valentine’s Day.
Players of all ages and abilities are
welcome. Chess sets provided. Provided in partnership with Belair Edison
Healthy Community Coalition.
LI G HT STREET BRANC H
OPEN MINDS ART CLUB
Mondays, February 7, 14, & 28 &
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16, & 23, 4 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Bring a friend or family member and learn how to knit. You are welcome to bring your own knitting supplies.
or more.
ROLAND PAR K BRAN C H
1:30 p.m.
TODDLER JUMPS
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
BLACK-EYED SUSAN BOOKOPOLY
Ages 6-12. Conquer challenges and answer trivia based on the Black-Eyed Susan
nominee Masterpiece by Elise Broach.
SOUTHEAST AN C HOR LIBRARY
11 a.m.
BUENA CASA, BUENA BRASA (MOTHER
GOOSE BABY STEPS IN SPANISH)
Todos los jueves (Thursdays), 11 a.m.
Canciones, rimas, cuentos, y juegos, para los
niños (0-3 años) y los padres o cuidadores.
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE EARTH
Ages 6-12. Learn about the rugged landscape and wild animals of Patagonia, the
southernmost portion of South America,
then make travel collages of where you’d
like to visit.
WALBROOK BRAN C H
10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
1 p.m.
SMITTEN BY MITTENS
Ages 3-12. Keep your hands warm in the
cold with some mitten-themed stories,
then decorate your own paper mitten.
WASHINGTON VILLAG E BRAN C H
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Thursdays, 1 p.m.
WAVERLY BRAN C H
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
A night of Valentine’s Day crafts,
sweets, and treats.
HERRIN G RU N BRAN C H
TEA TIME
Learn the history, manners, and science of tea, along with some to sample
and treats to nibble.
PUZZLE MANIA
Saturday, January 29, 10:30 a.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to solve
puzzles with 100 or more pieces.
INSPIRE YOUR HEART WITH ART DAY
Create art to warm your heart.
LIG HT STREET BRAN C H
ART FOR EVERYONE
Saturdays, February 5 & 19, 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 BRAN C H
FAMILY TIES
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.
Celebrate many kinds of families
through stories, discussion, and a
simple craft.
BINGO FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Join us for Bingo and a chance to win
prizes.
CHESS KINGS
Mondays (except January 17 & February
21) & Wednesdays, 3 p.m.
Learn to play chess. For beginners and
experts alike.
PENN-NORTH GLIDERS
Wednesdays, January 26, February 9 &
23, 6:30 p.m.
Bring a friend and learn line dances
that can be done by children and
adults.
SATURDAY STORYTIME
Saturdays (except January 1), 3 p.m.
Stories and a craft for the whole
family.
WAVERLY BRAN C H
VALENTINE WISHES
Saturday,
February 12,
11 a.m.
Listen to stories
and make a
bag of Valentine
messages to give
to a friend or family
member.
January & February 2011 /
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Jobs and Careers
C ENTRAL LIBRARY
ONLINE JOB APPLICATION TUTORIAL
Tuesdays, January 25 & February 22, 10 a.m., Job & Career Information Center
Practice filling out an online job application with assistance from a librarian. Class is limited to 4 participants. Call
410-396-5317 to register.
HERRING RU N BRAN C H
RÉSUMÉ 101
Learn what to include in your résumé
& how to format it. Presented by Andrea
Snyder, Job & Career Information Center.
Just For Teens
Interns Needed
C ENTRAL LIBRARY
HAMILTON BRAN C H
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.
EXPRESSIONS: POETIC VERSE
Find out what employers are looking
for, learn strategies for the most
commonly asked interview questions,
and how to handle "red-flag"
questions. Presented by Andrea Snyder,
Job & Career Information Center.
Unlock your inner poet by using your
thoughts, feelings, and emotions to create
poetry.
JOB SEARCHING 101
This class will discuss job searching, networking, résumé writing, and interviewing to thoroughly prepare you for the job
search process. Call 410-396-0399 to register.
Non-Profit Management
and Fundraising
C ENTRAL LIBRARY
INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF
FUNDRAISING & FUNDRAISING
RESOURCES AT THE PRATT LIBRARY
Monday, January 24, 2 p.m., Poe Room
Interested in nonprofit fundraising? Looking for funding for your organization? Learn the basics about the world
of fundraising. Find out about the free
treasure-trove of books, magazines,
directories, and databases available at the
Pratt Library for anyone interested in
fundraising for nonprofits. Presented by
Dan Owens, Grants Collection Manager
Book Discussions
C ENTRAL LIBRARY
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
Beloved by Toni Morrison
C HERRY HILL BRANC H
Getting to Happy by Terry McMillan
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,
an American Slave and/or
My Bondage and My Freedom: Life and
Times of Frederick Douglass
EDMONDSON AVEN U E BRANC H
Glorious by Bernice L. McFadden
Like Sheep Gone Astray: A Novel
by Leslie J. Sherrod
HERRIN G RU N BRANC H
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The Other Wes Moore: One Name,
Two Fates by Wes Moore
SONGWRITING: PERFORMING LIFE’S ART
Thursdays, January 6 & 20;
February 3 & 17, 5 p.m.
Local artist Jaghai will teach the art of
songwriting. Call 410-396-1168 to register.
WII PLAY @ YOUR LIBRARY
Thursdays, January 27 & February 24, 5 p.m.
Challenge your friends in Mario Kart,
rock with Guitar Hero, or bowl like a pro.
BE MINE: VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT
Make a special gift and card for your
valentine. EDMONDSON AVEN U E BRAN C H
SAVING THE PLANET WITH ARTS & CRAFTS
Tuesdays (except January 4), 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to create a mosaic with painted
eggshells.
OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHTS
Showcase your poetry skills.
WII CAN PLAY
Saturday, January 22, 2 p.m. DESIGNER UMBRELLAS
Decorate your personal umbrella with
creative designs.
LET’S PLAY WII
Wii video and board games.
CREATE A FRIENDSHIP BRACELET
Make a friendship bracelet for a friend or
yourself. Call 410-396-0996 to register.
LIG HT STREET BRAN C H
PRESS PLAY
Tuesdays, January 11 & February 8, 3 p.m.
Impress your friends and show off your
gaming skills with Wii and board games.
ORLEANS STREET BRAN C H
CREATIVE CRAFTS
Try different craft and do-it-yourself
projects, including beading, drawing and
more. Craft materials provided.
A monthly chess club for beginners and
experts alike.
GET CRAFTY
Fun with arts & crafts.
CHECKERS CHALLENGE
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Join your friends to compete on our giant
checkerboard in an elimination tournament.
Calling all teen singers, poets, and comedians. Come out and perform at Orleans
open mic night.
TEEN CINEMATHEQUE: THE DARK KNIGHT
GAMING DAYS
Saturdays, January 8 & February 12, 2 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of board games and video
games.
Poetry Out Loud
Sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council
Aaron Henkin of WYPR-FM hosts the Maryland State
Poetry Out Loud finals featuring nine regional
winners who will compete for the championship,
a $200 prize, and an all-expense paid trip to
Washington, DC for the national competition,
April 27 - 29.
Nora Sandler, Richard Montgomery High
School, Maryland’s 2010 State Champion,
placed third in the National competition.
CHESS MASTERS
Play Nintendo Wii with your friends.
Enjoy a variety of activities including
crafts, watching anime or movies, or
board & video games.
WAVERLY BRANC H
MASTER THE ART
Wednesdays, January 5 & February 2, 3:30 p.m.
WII OPEN PLAY
Thursdays, January 6 & February 3, 3:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of open Wii play.
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
Teen forum to discuss book themes relating to everyday life.
TEEN LOUNGE MONDAYS
Mondays (except Jan. 17 & Feb. 21), 3 p.m.
We’re making slime and having lots of
hands-on science fun.
The Community Youth Corps and other young
adult programs are supported by an Anonymous Donor, The Baltimore Community Foundation, and The Helena Foundation.
Meet the masters and make your own
masterpiece using various art techniques.
Supplies provided.
WE PLAY WII
SLIMY SCIENCE
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
READ ME
GOVANS BRAN C H
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
by Stieg Larsson
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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Monday, January 3, noon
GAME ON WITH WII
Thursday, Jan. 20 & Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m.
NORTHWOOD BRAN C H
Cane River by Lalita Tademy
HERRING R U N BRAN C H
Stop in and add your New Year’s resolution on the “resolution wall.”
INTERVIEWING BASICS
PENNSYLVANIA AVEN U E BRANC H
TEEN GAME NIGHT
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.
Community Youth Corps
Program Seeks Interns
The Maryland State Arts Council has
partnered with the National Endowment
for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation
to conduct the 2010 Poetry Out Loud
competition, which awards more than
$100,000 in prizes to students and schools
at the state and national levels. Maryland's
competition is open to 10 - 12th grade
students from public and private schools
across the state. For information, e-mail
Christine Stewart, [email protected].
Batman continues his seemingly endless
effort to bring justice to Gotham’s crime
syndicate. This time the Dark Knight
faces a rising psychopathic criminal
called The Joker, whose eerie grin
belies a dangerous agenda. (Directed by
Christopher Nolan, 2008, 152 min.)
TEEN CHEF: COOKING FOR FUN
Thursdays, January 27 & February 24, 3:30 p.m.
No-heat treats to make and enjoy.
DTLR BOOK DISCUSSION
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson.
Pick up a free copy of this month’s book at
the library’s Teen Desk. This unique book
group offers author visits, short films, and a
non-judgmental forum to speak your mind
on issues that relate to your life.
I “HEART” CARDS
Create a Valentine for that special someone.
MANGA MADNESS
Enjoy an hour of manga and anime with
snacks.
WAVERLY BRAN C H
TEEN GAME NIGHT
Wednesdays, January 26 & February 16, 5 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of video and board
games. Refreshments provided.
WAVERLY MANGA CLUB
Watch and review anime shows and discuss manga/graphic novels.
Black History Month
C ENTRAL LIBRARY
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN CHARLESTON?
Monday, February 7, 10:30 a.m.
GUESS WHO?
Wednesdays, February 2 & 16, 4 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Learn about the Harlem Renaissance, one of the most exciting periods in
American music, literature, art and dance and
participate in a jazz era dance contest. Call
410-396-5402 to register groups of 5 or more.
Ages 6-12. Discover more about Black
History Month with photo trivia and win
prizes.
publishing black
Wednesday, February 9, 6:30 p.m.,
Central Library, Poe Room
Paul Coates and Natalie Stokes-Peters
will talk about the rich history of Black
Classic Press and the future for black writers, readers and books.
CLASSIC SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS
Presented by Robert Cataliotti
Sunday, February 27, 2 p.m.,
POETrY WITH
TONY MEDINA
Wednesday, February
9, 11 a.m.
For teens. Tony
Medina will offer
tips on the business and art of poetry, and
also discuss his lyrical picture-book biography I and I: Bob Marley about the Reggae
legend Robert Nesta Marley.
HAMILTON BRAN C H
POETIC EXPRESSIONS: A PRESENTATION
OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN POETRY
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA CONTEST
Throughout the month of February, 3 p.m.
For teens. A special presentation to honor the
work and legacy of African American poets.
Ages 6-12. Test your knowledge of African
American history and win prizes.
BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA GAMES
Tuesday, February 15, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Competitive team playing with
trivia facts about Black History. Prizes
awarded.
BLACK HISTORY: CONTINUING
THE CONVERSATION
All ages. Join our discussion on the preand post-Civil Rights era, the present
challenges and triumphs that the community faces, and hopes and dreams for
the future. Bring mementos, pictures, and
books for the discussion.
Out in
the Silence
An awardwinning
documentary
by filmmaker
Joe Wilson
Sunday, January 30, 2 p.m.
Presented in partnership with ACLU
of Maryland and Equality Maryland.
Out in the Silence tells the story of a
handful of rural Pennsylvania residents
struggling for inclusion amidst vehement
anti-gay sentiment. The story unfolds
when Joe Wilson’s same-sex wedding announcement ignites a controversy after it
is published in his hometown newspaper,
a small Pennsylvania community he left
long ago.
Drawn back by a plea for help from the
mother of a gay teen being tormented
at school, Wilson’s
journey dramatically
illustrates the challenges of being an
outsider in a conservative environment.
It also shows the potential for building
bridges across differences in religion
, politics and values
when people approach each other
with openness and
respect.
HAMPDEN BRAN C H
From street parades to nightclubs, from church houses to dance halls,
music is key to New Orleans’ uniqueness. Robert Cataliotti, producer of the new
recording, Classic Sounds of New Orleans, talks about the music of New Orleans.
Drawn from the Smithsonian Folkways repository of classic New Orleans sounds, this
collection features groups such as the Eureka Brass Band, Lonnie Johnson, Snooks
Eaglin, Champion Jack Dupree, Baby Dodds, and the Mardi Gras Indians.
Dr. Cataliotti teaches in the Department of Humanities at Coppin State University.
DREAMGIRLS
Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul
singers go from just a group with talent to
being a crossover hit on the pop charts in
the early 60s. The friendship of the three
girls from Chicago is put to the test when
they are faced with the pressure of money,
fame and adulation.
WALBROOK BRAN C H
FIRESIDE STORIES
Hear stories, poems, and music written by
African Americans. You are welcome to
share something you've written for Black
History Month.
HERRING R U N BRAN C H
A DISPLAY OF HEROES
Throughout the month of February
(except February 21)
Ages 6-12. Who is your African-American
hero and why? Find a book about that
hero, and help us create a display.
BLACK HISTORIES AND HER-STORIES
SATURDAY MOVIE MATINEE
Saturdays in February, 2 p.m.
Join us for Black History Month movies,
with free popcorn.
WAVERLY BRAN C H
READ-A-THON
Saturday, February 5, 10:30 a.m. &
Monday, February 7, 3 p.m.
Celebrate African American achievements
by taking part in the Read-a-thon. Choose
and recite your favorite speech, poem,
story or jokes. Light refreshments served.
GOOD HAIR
Saturday, February
19, 10:30 a.m. &
Wednesday, February
23, 5 p.m.
Watch Chris Rock's
documentary, Good
Hair, followed by
a discussion on
African American
women and their love-hate relationship
with hair.
Ages 6-12. Celebrate Black History
Month with stories of important AfricanAmericans throughout history.
brown lecture series presents
Dr. Lawrence P. Jackson
Tuesday, January 25, 7 p.m., Central Library, Poe Room
The Indignant Generation: A Narrative
History of African American Writers and
Critics, 1934 - 1960
The Indignant Generation is the first narrative history of the
neglected but essential period of African American literature
between the Harlem Renaissance and the civil rights era.
Writers such as Richard Wright, Gwendolyn Brooks, Ralph Ellison, Lorraine Hansberry,
and James Baldwin rose to prominence during this period, but little attention has been
paid to the political and artistic milieu in which they produced their greatest works. Looking at
the tumultuous decades surrounding World War II, Jackson restores the "indignant" quality to a generation of African American
writers shaped by Jim Crow segregation, the great Depression, the growth of American communism, and an international wave
of decolonization. He also reveals how artistic collectives in New York, Chicago, and Washington fostered a sense of destiny and
belonging among diverse and disenchanted peoples.
Lawrence P. Jackson is professor of English and African American studies at Emory University. He is the author of Ralph Ellison:
Emergence of Genius and a forthcoming biography of Chester Himes. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and holds graduate
degrees from Ohio State University and Stanford University.
Dr. Ira Berlin
Wednesday, February 23, 7 p.m., Central Library
The Making of African America:
The Four Great Migrations
Four great migrations defined the history of black people in
America: the Middle Passage, the violent removal of Africans to
the east coast of North America; the relocation of one million
slaves to the interior of the antebellum South; the movement of
more than six million blacks to the industrial cities of the north
and west a century later; and since the late 1960s, the arrival of black immigrants from Africa,
the Caribbean, South America, and Europe. Ira Berlin's account of these passages evokes both
the terrible price and the moving triumphs of a people forcibly and then willingly migrating to
America.
Ira Berlin is Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Maryland. His many
books include Slaves Without Masters, Generation of Captivity, and Many Thousands Gone: The
First Two Centuries of Slavery in North America, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle
Award for Nonfiction.
Sponsored by a generous gift from the Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation.
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Writers LIVE!
Readings and Book Signings
John Monahan
They Called Me Mad: Genius, Madness,
and the Scientists Who Pushed the Outer
Limits of Knowledge.
Wednesday, January 5, 6 p.m., Waverly Branch
The origins of the “mad scientist” stereotype can be found in the
sometimes eccentric real life of men and women who challenged our
view of the world and broke new scientific frontiers. In They Called
Me Mad, John Monahan recounts amazing true stories of famous scientists and luminaries
such as Archimedes, Isaac Newton, and Nikola Tesla. John Monahan is a science teacher in
Baltimore and a member of the National Science Teachers Association.
SHIORI (KATHLEEN HELLEN)
The Girl Who Loved Mothra
Shiori was born in Tokyo, Japan, six years after the end of World
War II. She describes herself as hapa, half-American, half-Japanese.
In her first collection of poetry, she weaves memoir and historical
record into a lyrical and moving portrait of post-war immigration to
the United States. A contributing editor for the Baltimore Review, Hellen teaches creative
writing and journalism at Coppin State University.
MAXINE BIGBY CUNNINGHAM
Power Walking,
A Journey to Wholeness
Saturday, January 8, 2 p.m., Edmondson Avenue Branch
After surviving a stroke, Maxine Bigby Cunningham embraced a holistic approach to getting back on her feet and learning to walk again.
In her book of poetry and prose, she uses walking as a metaphor for attaining a life of
physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Maxine Bigby Cunningham served
for nearly 30 years with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
before beginning a second career with grassroots nonprofits organizations. She earned
degrees from Goucher College and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs,
Syracuse University.
DEVON A. BLACKWOOD
Beyond the Lingo
Tuesday, January 11, 6:30 p.m., Central Library, Poe Room
Devon Blackwood is a licensed professional in the field of addiction,
employed in Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Johns Hopkins
Hospital. An expert on substance abuse, its causes, and treatment perspectives, he has over 15 years’ experience counseling adults, adolescents, and their families. His book, Beyond the Lingo: Working Through
Recovery Concepts, provides practical and realistic solutions to overcome the barriers and traps
of dependency.
Films @ the Pratt
CENTRAL LIBRARY, WHEELER AUDITORIUM
SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
J.J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster), a powerful New York gossip columnist, and Sidney Falco
(Tony Curtis), a two-bit press agent, engage in a dance of death, with Sidney trying to
survive and J.J. constantly manipulating everyone around him. The pawns in this chess
game are J.J.’s younger sister Susan (Susan Harrison) and her jazz musician boyfriend
Steve Dallas (Martin Milner). Copies of the authors’ books will be on sale at
book signings following the programs.
KIMBERLA LAWSON ROBY
Love, Honor, and Betray
Tuesday, January 18, 6:30 p.m., Central Library, Poe Room
The infamous Reverend Curtis Black’s sordid past is no secret. But
when his long-time mistress and mother of his illegitimate two-yearold daughter dies, Black and his wife Charlotte have no choice but
to raise the child together. Charlotte resents Curtina and takes her
emotions out on the young girl. When confronted about her behavior, Charlotte starts spending time away from home, getting closer to her ex-boyfriend.
Fans of faith-based series will love the sinful shenanigans that ensue. Kimberla Lawson
Roby has published 14 novels, including Be Careful What You Pray For, A Deep Dark Secret, and The Best of Everything.
JACQUELINE EDELBERG
How to Walk to School: Blueprint for a
Neighborhood School Renaissance
Wednesday, January 19, 7 p.m.,
No other question is more important to city-loving parents than
where to send their child to school. For years, the prevailing wisdom
was that you had to leave the city to get a good education for your children. Jacqueline
Edelberg and a group of like-minded moms in the East Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago refused to accept that wisdom. Instead, they worked in partnership with the principal of their local public school to create community partnerships, facility improvements,
curriculum enhancements, and marketing activities that turned their neighborhood public school into an asset that anchored families in the community. Jacqueline will share her
experiences in Chicago and reflections on the progress Baltimore is making to ensure that
all children have a great school to walk to. Presented in partnership with the Goldseker
Foundation, Healthy Neighborhoods, and Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance.
Chris Jericho
Undisputed: How to Become the World
Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps
Friday, February 18, 7 p.m.,
In Undisputed, Chris Jericho chronicles his meteoric rise into the
world of wrestling. He reflects on each decision and wacky character
he meets along the way, laying it all out including the good, the bad,
and the spandex. Jericho has regularly appeared with World Wrestling Entertainment
and was named the first-ever WWE Undisputed Champion. He is a nine-time WWE
Intercontinental Champion. Jericho has also
hosted a syndicated radio show and been a
contestant on Fox’s “Celebrity Duets.”
THE SET-UP
Against all odds and the wishes of his
disillusioned wife (Audrey Totter), aging
journeyman boxer Bill “Stoker” Thompson
(Robert Ryan) vows to go out a winner in his last
bout, suffering the punishing blows of a relentless opponent and the dire consequences of
defying gangster Little Boy’s fix. (Directed by Robert Wise, 1949, 72 min.)
SOME LIKE IT HOT
SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY
Billy Wilder’s star-studded, cross-dressing Jazz Age farce (featuring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe, George Raft, Pat
O’Brien, and Joe E. Brown) was nominated for five Oscars. After
they accidentally witness the St. Valentine’s Massacre, two down-ontheir-luck jazz musicians – Joe (Curtis) and Jerry (Lemmon) – go on
the lam, donning dresses and heels to flee Chicago with an all-girl
band bound for Miami. Some Like It Hot is both a classic comedy and
a fitting tribute to a classic actor, Tony Curtis, who passed away at age
85 last September.
Two former thieves reunite to rob the biggest thief they know – Moctesuma Valdez, a TV
infomercial guru who’s made millions selling worthless health products to poor Latino
immigrants. When none of their affiliates want to go undercover as day laborers to pull
off the heist, the two men turn to the real thing for help. (Directed by Joe Menendez, 2007,
98 min., in Spanish with English subtitles, Rated PG-13)
A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH (U.S.: STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN)
A British bomber pilot (David Niven), whose plane has just been hit by enemy fire, falls
in love with an American radio operator (Kim Hunter) as he goes to a sure death (no
parachute). Due to a mix-up in heaven, he survives, leading to many complications. The
young lovers are aided in their plight by a British doctor-turned-lawyer (Roger Livesey).
(Directed by Michael Powell, Great Britain, 1946, 104 min.)
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LADRÓN QUE ROBA A LADRÓN
SHAOLIN SOCCER
Sing is a Shaolin Kung Fu practitioner who wants to spread his message to the rest of the world. He finds his outlet in “Golden Leg”
Fung’s makeshift soccer team. The ragtag team begins as a disgrace
but soon they find their “Shaolin spirit” and also find themselves in
the National Soccer Finals. (Directed by Stephen Chow, 2001, 111 min.,
in Cantonese with English subtitles, Rated PG)
Programs For Adults
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 [email protected].
Pratt Advisory Council
ENERGY CONSERVATION
A representative
of BGE presents
an interactive
workshop on easy and inexpensive
conservation methods, as well as
billing, energy choice, consumer
rights, and customer service.
Brooklyn Branch
Herring Run Branch
Northwood Branch
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
BROOKLYN BRAN C H
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Mondays & Wednesdays beginning
February 23, 6 p.m.
Free classes for learning English. Instructors and materials are provided by the
Community College of Baltimore.
CONVERSATIONS/CONVERSACIONES
Thursdays in January, 4:30 p.m.
Learn a new language: improve your
Spanish or your English.
VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARATION
Saturdays (except January 1), 10:30 a.m.
Volunteers from AARP will help prepare
your tax return. Call 410-396-1120 for an
appointment.
THE CHALLENGES AND CHARMS OF
COLLECTING CHILDREN’S BOOKS
GED CLASSES
Mondays (except January
17 & February 21) &
Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.
SO UTHEAST AN C HOR LIBRARY
NEW CONVERSATIONS/
CONVERSACIONES NUEVAS
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
For speakers of both English and Spanish: casual conversation with fellow novices
and fluent speakers.
The classes offer students the
tools and resources they need
to prepare for their GED.
Presented by Baltimore Reads,
Inc. Seating is limited to 15 people.
Call 410-396-0946 to register.
GET IN SHAPE
Mondays (except January 17 &
February 21), 6 p.m.
Enjoy the exercises and
have fun as you get in
shape. Wear comfortable
clothes and shoes.
GOVANS BRAN C H
STROKE AWARENESS
Knowing the signs of a stroke can save
your life or the life of a loved one. Join us
as MedStar Health professional therapists
present valuable information.
SUPER GREEK FARE FOR SUPER SUNDAY
Learn how to make Greek appetizers the
easy way with hands-on demonstrations
of spanakopita and dolmades recipes. Call
410-396-6098 to register.
HEARTY AND HEART HEALTHY
Celebrate American Heart Month with
delicious new grain dishes good for the
heart and delicious, too. Learn how to incorporate them into your meals for heart
healthy protein alternatives. GARDEN CLUB:
PLANNING FOR YOUR
SPRING GARDEN
Wednesday, January 19,
6 p.m.
Work with fellow
gardeners and local
experts to plan your
spring garden. We’ll
have catalogs and worksheets available for you to use to plan
for several types of gardens. Presented in
partnership with the Southeast Community Development Corporation.
HEALTHY FINANCES
Redesign your financial toolbox for a
healthy financial future with this series
of financial workshops presented by
representatives from Susquehanna Bank.
Refreshments provided.
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,
January 19, 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.
Mergent Online: New Features
Whether you are researching investments or
looking for a job, you need up-to-date, reliable
information about the companies you research.
The Pratt Library offers Mergent Online to meet
your business research needs. New features have
recently been added: 30 years of historical stock
pricing; Mergent’s Equity Research Reports; and
Mergent’s Global Industry Reports. To access Mergent Online, go to prattibrary.org, click Databases,
then choose “Find a Person or a Business.”
Library Friends Meetings
Friends of the Brooklyn Branch
Meeting, Wednesday, January 19, 3 p.m.
GARDEN CLUB:
FOR THE LOVE OF OYSTERS
Friends of the Canton Branch
Learn about the importance of oysters to
our environment, how to reinvigorate the
oyster population, and how you can be
a responsible oyster eater. Presented in
partnership with the Southeast Community Development Corporation.
Meetings, Thursday, January 20
& Tuesday, February 15, 6:30 p.m.
WAVERLY BRAN C H
Meetings, Monday, January 10
& February 14, 6:30 p.m.
Friends of the Govans Branch
Friends of the
Meetings, Wednesdays, January 26
Friends of the
Meetings, Thursdays, January 27
Linda Lapides, former Enoch Pratt Librarian, will share the wonders of collecting children’s and young adult books.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
FOR FUN AND PROFIT
GET FIT @ YOUR LIBRARY
noon
BE THE BEST PARENT THAT YOU CAN BE
Thursday, January 20, 10:30 a.m.
Join us to learn how this phenomenon can
improve your life. Megan Trinidad, web
designer and graphic artist, will present
information about using Facebook, Twitter, and other avenues to enhance your life
personally and in business. Get your Monday workout to popular line
dances, hip-hop, Caribbean, and African
rhythms. Wear comfortable shoes and
clothes.
Vernon A. Reid (T/D)
Chair, Board of Trustees
and board of directors
Barbara A. Hoffman (T/D)
Sandra P. Gohn (T/D)
Mark Kaufman (T/D)
GED CLASSES
Thursdays & Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Vice Chair,
board of trustees
Learn parenting tips, ways to guide your
children in making good choices, and how to
create a safe and happy home environment.
FREE GED CLASSES
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 2 p.m.
The classes offer students the tools and
resources they need to prepare for their
GED. Registration for the January classes
begins on Monday, January 3 and ends
Friday, January 7. Call 410-752-3595 to
register. Sponsored by Baltimore
Reads, Inc.
KNITTING & CROCHETING CIRCLE
Thursdays, 2 p.m.
For people of all skill levels.
THINK THRIFTY
A discussion that will offer money saving
tips, recommendations of websites and
stores that will save you time and money,
as well as books that offer advice and
guidance for turbulent financial times.
WII PLAY FOR ADULTS & SENIORS
Wednesdays, January 26 & February
23, 10:30 a.m.
Rejuvenate your body and mind with fun
games including tennis, bowling, and golf.
STEP IN THE NAME OF LOVE:
LINE DANCE CLASS
Bring a valentine or a friend to learn line
dancing.
THINK YOU KNOW WORDS?
Wednesdays, January 5 & February 2, 6 p.m.
Enjoy a fun filled evening playing Scrabble.
ZUMBA
The classes offer students the tools and
resources they need to prepare for their
GED. Presented
by Baltimore
Reads,
Inc.
This new aerobic exercise is a dynamic,
exciting, and effective fitness system.
WATCH,
LOOK, LISTEN
…
Become a
fan and fo
llow the
latest new
s from the
Pratt
Library on
Facebook,
Twitter,
MySpace,
You Tube
Flickr & fo
ursquare.
Live Music
@ the Light
Street Branch
LIBRARY BOARDS OF TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS
Immediate Past Chair
Mary H. DeKuyper (T/D)
Stephanie M. Beran (T/D)
Vice Chair,
board of directors
Sherrilyn A. Ifill
(D)
Antonia Klima Keane (T/D)
Alexander W. Koff (T/D)
Patricia J. Lasher
(D)
Sayra Wells Meyerhoff
James Dabney Miller
Nancy Dorman (T/D)
Vice Chair,
board of directors
Elizabeth K. Moser
Myron M. Oppenheimer (D)
James Piper III (T/D)
Treasurer
(D)
(T/D)
(T/D)
Kate Rawson Powell
(T/D)
Secretary
George L. Russell III
(T/D)
Virginia K. Adams (T)
Paul S. Sarbanes
(T/D)
Edward J. Brody (T)
Jeffrey H. Scherr
(T/D)
Mark R. Cheshire
Graylin E. Smith (D)
Edward N. Kane, Jr. (D)
(T/D)
Marc Steiner (D)
Christine M.
Espenshade (D)
Mary Baily Wieler (T)
Nancy Hackerman
(D)
Garland O. Williamson
Robert S. Hillman
(T)
T = Trustee
(T)
D = Director
Meetings of the Library
Directors and Trustees
will be held Wednesday, March 2,
at 6:15 p.m. at the Central Library.
Harp Variations
Harpist Jacqueline Pollauf presents a diverse program of
classical music from several time periods and in a variety of
styles. MEXICAN LOVE SONGS
“Te quiero” is in the air as Son Tres performs beautiful Mexican
love songs.
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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Booklovers’ Breakfast featuring Victoria Rowell
nonprofit org.
u.s. postage
paid
baltimore md
permit no. 3925
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore Maryland 21201-4484
Saturday, January 29, 2011
8:30 a.m. – noon | $40 per person
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
700 Aliceanna Street
Victoria Rowell is an advocate, mother, former
foster child, versatile actress, and author of the
New York Times bestseller, The Women Who
Raised Me, and the novel, Secrets of a Soap
Opera Diva. She played the feisty Drucilla
Winters on “The Young and the Restless”
and co-starred with Dick Van Dyke on
“Diagnosis Murder for eight seasons
In 1990, she founded the Rowell Foster
Children’s Positive Plan, which enriches
foster children through artistic and
athletic expression. She is the
national spokesperson for Casey
Family Services of the Annie
E. Casey Foundation. (www.
victoriarowell.com)
Advance registration
required. To register, go
to www.prattlibrary.org/
booklovers or call 410396-5494. Deadline for
registration: 12 a.m.,
Wednesday, January 26.
Upcoming Events at the Pratt
Talking About Race: Isabel Wilkerson
Wednesday, January 12, 7 p.m., Central Library
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist talks about her bestselling book, The
Warmth of Other Suns, as part of the ongoing “Talking About Race” series,
cosponsored by Open Society Institute-Baltimore. See page 1
King Commemorative Lecture:
Rev. John Arthur Nunes
Saturday, January 15, 2 p.m., Central Library
Rev. John Nunes, president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief, speaks at
the Pratt Library’s annual Martin Luther King celebration. See page 1
Out in the Silence
Sunday, January 30, 2 p.m., Central Library
See this award-winning documentary and meet filmmaker Joe Wilson.
See page 5
Black History Month
wednesday, february 9, 11 a.m., edmondson avenue branch
Poet Tony Medina, author of I and I: Bob Marley talks with teens about the
business and art of poetry. For Black History Month programs, see page 5
LOCATIONS / HOURS
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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: [email protected]
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
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
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
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.
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Clifton Branch
2001 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21213
PHONE: 410-396-0984 Fax: 410-396-0985
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
Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Forest Park Branch
3023 Garrison Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21216
PHONE: 410-396-0942 Fax: 410-396-0945
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
HOURS: Mon., Closed
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
HOURS: Mon. & Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tues. & Wed., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Free WiFi available.
Hampden Branch
3641 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211
PHONE: 410-396-6043 Fax: 410-396-7152
HOURS: Mon., Closed
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
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
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
Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Orleans Street Branch
1303 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
PHONE: 410-396-0970 Fax: 410-396-0979
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
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
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
HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
PHONE: 410-396-1580 Fax: 443-984-3941
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
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
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
Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
All pratt libraries will be closed:
Saturday, January 1, New Year’s Day
Monday, January 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 21, President’s Day

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