Roland Park Branch — Enoch Pratt Free Library
🏢 Enoch Pratt Free Library · Baltimore, Maryland
Roland Park Branch — Enoch Pratt Free Library
Opened on June 10, 1924, the Roland Park Branch has served North Baltimore's residential neighborhoods for a century. When a proposed demolition threatened the building in 1965, Roland Park residents rallied to save it — the branch was fully renovated instead and continues welcoming the communities of Roland Park, Mt. Washington, Cross Keys, Homeland, Guilford, and Cheswolde.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 5108 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: (410) 396-6099
Website: prattlibrary.org
Plus Code: 87F59947+9X (Baltimore, MD)
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📖 About Roland Park Branch — Enoch Pratt Free Library
The Roland Park Branch is one of Enoch Pratt Free Library's 22 citywide branches and the go-to public library for North-Central Baltimore. Founded in 1924 to serve the leafy residential neighborhoods along Roland Avenue, the branch has been part of the community for a full century. The Pratt system itself dates to 1886, when philanthropist Enoch Pratt gave Baltimore a central library and a network of neighborhood branches with the explicit mission that they be 'for all, rich and poor without distinction of race or color.' Today Roland Park's branch carries on that tradition with evening hours on Mondays and Thursdays, a full children's section, dedicated teen services, job and career resources, and free public Wi-Fi — all accessible with a Pratt card that also unlocks a broad suite of digital resources including Maryland's Digital Library via Libby, hoopla, and the Pratt's own research databases.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Century-old neighborhood branch — opened June 10, 1924, now serving Roland Park, Homeland, Guilford, Mt. Washington, Cross Keys, and Cheswolde
- Saved by community action in 1965: neighbors rallied against proposed demolition, leading to a full renovation instead
- Part of the Enoch Pratt Free Library system, founded 1886 with a mandate to serve 'all, rich and poor without distinction of race or color'
- Evening hours Monday and Thursday until 8 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
- Children's section, teen space, job and career assistance, public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
A Pratt card unlocks Maryland's statewide digital collections plus the Pratt's own research databases, all free:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access, printing, copying & scanning
- Free Wi-Fi inside the branch
- Children's section and dedicated teen area
- Job & Career Information Center resources
- Self-checkout kiosks
- Community and meeting room reservations
- Interlibrary loan (Marina statewide network)
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- After-school homework help and activities
- Monthly film series for adults
- Summer reading program
- Adult programs and community events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Roland Park Branch open, and which neighborhoods does it serve?
The branch opened on June 10, 1924, making it one of Enoch Pratt's century-old locations. It serves the North-Central Baltimore communities of Roland Park, Mt. Washington, Cross Keys, Homeland, Guilford, and Cheswolde.
Is the Roland Park Branch building historic, and was it ever threatened with demolition?
Yes. In 1965, the City proposed demolishing the branch, but Roland Park residents organized and pushed back. The community's advocacy succeeded — the building was fully renovated instead of torn down, and it has continued serving the neighborhood ever since.
Which nights is Roland Park open late?
The branch stays open until 8 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. Tuesday and Wednesday are 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and the branch is closed on Sunday.
Can I access digital resources like eBooks with my Pratt card at the Roland Park Branch?
Yes. A Pratt card gives you free access to Maryland's Digital Library via Libby (eBooks, audiobooks, magazines), hoopla (movies, music, comics, audiobooks with no waitlists), Digital Maryland historical collections, and Maryland newspaper archives through ProQuest — all available at home or in the branch.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.