Technology

Computer Reservations at Enoch Pratt Library

Clients can reserve a computer for 45 minutes with printing access. Only certain library branch locations are currently open! Please check here for any updates!

• Eligibility:

  • Clients must have a Pratt Library card which they can apply for here

• Computers reservations can be made at the following locations by calling the number:

  • Central Library: (410)-396-5325

    • 400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201

  • Pennsylvania Avenue: (410)-396-0399

    • 1531 W. North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21217

  • Southeast Anchor: (443)-984-3901

    • 3601 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224

• Arriving to the appointment:

  • Wear a face mask!

  • At the Sidewalk Service table, client should tell staff they have a computer appointment

  • Answer the health screening questions and have a temperature check before being directed to a computer

Downloads and Streams Through the Pratt Library

What are download and stream resources?

Resources that allow you to download eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, movies, and more for your PC, smartphone, tablet or other compatible devices. These are accessible in all Pratt Library locations or from home by using your Pratt library card.  

How to use:

1)   Make sure client has a library card. If not, see if you can acquire one for them.

2)   Ask client what forms of media and entertainment, such as ebooks or movies, they are looking to download and/or stream

3)   Look below for the resource that best meets their needs

4)   Guide client through process of downloading app or going to website link for the given resource

5)   Assist client in creating an account on the resource’s app/website so that they can then download and stream their desired media and entertainment

OverDrive

Download popular eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines for adults, teens, and children with OverDrive. To use OverDrive you will need to log in with your Pratt library card. Use this link to download Libby to use OverDrive optimized for your smartphone. OR download the OverDrive app from your device’s app store.

If using the OverDrive app instead, refer to this link for steps to obtain downloads as there are two different ways to acquire downloads depending on the display screen on your client’s phone when using the app. 

For any questions or problems registering, go to this link 

For further assistance, go to this link

RBdigital Magazines

RBdigital gives you unlimited access to popular, full-color digital magazines. Create a user account with your Pratt library card through this linkin order to read magazines online, or download them to your mobile device.

For any questions, go to this link

Hoopla Digital

Use your Pratt Library card to borrow free movies, music, eBooks, comics, and TV shows with Hoopla. No waiting - checkouts can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. 

Go to this link and click on the “Get Started Today” tab in the middle of the screen to create an account.

For any questions, go to this link

Kanopy: Streaming Films

Your Pratt Library card gives you access to a large, curated catalog of educational, entertaining, and enriching films for adults, teens, and kids. 

Go to this link to create an account 

For any questions, scroll down to the bottom of this link to the “Frequently Asked Questions” section 

Bookflix

BookFlix gives children and their caregivers a productive and meaningful way to spend screen time together by pairing an animated story with a nonfiction eBook for a truly unique interactive reading experience.

Go to this link and scroll down to the “Bookflix” subtitle, which should be the first one under the Scholastic Resources for Students section. Click on the “View Database” tab under Bookflix to sign in using your library card number.

Databases

A Pratt library card grants you access to databases for all ages! Find books, newspapers, videos, and other resources across dozens of subjects.

Go to this link to access Pratt library’s databases

Internet/WI-FI

Drive in WI-FI:

• Enoch Pratt Library is providing free WIFI at the locations below. The wifi is free and a library card is not required, but client must input a password: 

  • Network: epfl-wpa

  • Password: epfl-wpa

• Locations:

  • Brooklyn - 300 E. Patapsco Ave, 21225 - WiFi available on E Patapsco Avenue and on 3rd Street.

  • Edmondson Avenue - 4330 Edmondson Ave, 21229 - WiFi available on Woodridge Ave and Edmondson Ave.

  • Forest Park - 3023 Garrison Blvd, 21216 - Wi-Fi available along Garrison Blvd, Fairview Avenue, and Callaway Avenue.

  • Herring Run - 3801 Erdman Ave, 21213 - Wi-Fi available along Erdman Avenue and the shopping center parking lot.

  • Northwood - 4420 Loch Raven Blvd, 21218 - Wi-Fi available on all four sides.

  • Orleans Street - 1303 Orleans St, 21231 - Wi-Fi available along Orleans Street, the parking lot, Central Avenue, and N. Eden Street.

  • Patterson Park - 158 N. Linwood Ave, 21224 - Wi-Fi available along Pulaski Hwy.

  • Waverly - 400 E. 33rd St, 21218 - Wi-Fi available along E. 33rd Street and Barclay Street.

Community WI-FI:

• Provided by Enoch Pratt Library, Clients can access WIFI at varying times and locations from mobile units: the Mobile Job Center and the Bookmobile.

• Network and Password are the same as Drive In Wifi above ^

• Schedules:

  • Mobile Job Center

    • M-F 10am - 3pm; Cherry Hill Shopping Center, 603 Cherry Hill RD

  • Bookmobile

    • Monday

      • 10am -12pm; Violetville - 1095 Joh Ave

      • 2pm - 4pm; Beechfield - 4521 Frederick Ave

    • Tuesday

      • 10am -12pm; Sandtown-Winchester/Harlem Park - 1433 Edmondson Ave at Stricker St

      • 2pm - 4pm; Druid Hill/Upton - 1600 Pennsylvania Ave at McMechen St.

    • Wednesday

      • 10 am - 12pm; Hollins Market - S. Schroeder St. at W. Baltimore Street

      • 2pm - 4pm; Hollins Market - 1401 Hollins St.

    • Thursday

      • 10am - 12pm; Morrell Park - 2651 Tolley St.

      • 2pm - 4pm; Carroll Park - 1500 Washington Blvd

    • Friday

      • 10 am - 1pm; Druid Hill Park, Rawlings Conservatory - 3100 Swann Dr.

    • 1st and 3rd Saturdays

      • 10 am - 4pm; Laundry City - 3421 Frederick Road

      • Can also register for library cards on Sat.!

Remote Printing at the Enoch Pratt Library   

What is remote printing? 

A contact-free way to access printing services at the Enoch Pratt Library. 

*NOTE: Clients need to have a library card before accessing the printing services. If your client does NOT currently have a library card, visit this page to fill out the application form for free. 

How to use:  

To print from a web browser:

1. To print from the web, go to the Wireless Printing Service page

2. Your client will need to sign in with their library card number and PIN

3. The SmartALEC service shows the process to upload their files

To print using the SmartALEC mobile app:

1.For iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.) get SmartALEC from the App Store. For Android devices (Samsung Galaxy, Nexus, Pixel, etc.) get SmartALEC from the Google Play Store

2. Your client will need to install the SmartALEC app on their mobile device (first time use only)

3. Your client will need to sign in using their library card number and PIN (first time only)

4. Your client will need to open the file on the mobile device (different devices use different apps to open files)

5. Select "Print" in the application your client used to open the file

6. Select SmartALEC as the printer 

How to receive the print job:

In person: To pick up your print job in person, call any Sidewalk Service location to schedule a pickup time. All print job pickups must be scheduled by appointment. View Sidewalk Service locations and hours.

By mail: If your client would prefer to receive their printing by mail, free of charge, call any Sidewalk Service location to make arrangements. View Sidewalk Service locations and hours.

Other important information:

• Clients can use the remote printing services twice per day and receive up to 10 free black and white prints in each session. If your client needs to print more than 10 pages, they can add money to their library account. 

• Need help? Call (410) 396-5430 for assistance submitting your client's remote printing job. 

• Please call any Sidewalk Service location to schedule a pickup, or to request that your client's printing be mailed to them.

Tele Social Work

Contact a Social Worker through The Enoch Pratt Free Library!

• Free 1:1 virtual advising from a social worker

• No appointment necessary

To be connected with a social worker

• Call (443) 418-3873

• Email socialworker@prattlibrary.org

• Contact Sidewalk Service for virtual or telephone access.

Services provided include

• Access to public assistance (food stamps, medical childcare subsidy, etc.)

• Referral to housing

• Financial assistance / counseling

• Substance abuse and mental health services

• Seniors' resources

• Crisis information

• Domestic violence

• Employment

• Education

• Youth services