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A Guide to Utilizing Computers at Local Baltimore Libraries Part II


Computer services are at the main library branch

In Baltimore city, the Enoch Pratt Free library system offers many types of services along with their computer stations.  These services include access to electronic book collections, multimedia collections, job databases, and free usage of Microsoft Office. 

There is at least one computer station usually accessible to patrons with wheelchairs.   A new public computer access room is available along with other computer rooms at the main branch.  The public computer access room is located within the new library wing behind the media section.  Stations can usually be reserved for up to 2 to 4 hours, depending on the computer and the reservations can be made up to a week in advance.   Here is the web page with more information about making reservations.  The official guide to public computer use can be found on the Enoch Pratt Free Library website. 

The library system also offers these online tutorials for general computer usage and Microsoft Office applications.   Computer classes are also available for free from this web page.   The main library branch has the most extensive computer services but most other branches also offer computer access.   

Here is a list of branches within the Enoch Pratt Free Library system:

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          Bookmobile

  •       Brooklyn Branch

  •       Canton Branch

  •       Central Library

  •       Cherry Hill Branch

  •       Clifton Branch

  •       Edmondson Avenue Branch

  •       Forest Park Branch

  •       Govans Branch

  •       Hamilton Branch

  •       Hampden Branch

  •       Herring Run Branch

  •       Light Street Branch

  •       Northwood Branch

  •       Orleans Street Branch

  •       Patterson Park Branch

  •       Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

  •       Reisterstown Road Branch

  •       Roland Park Branch

  •       Southeast Anchor Library

  •       Walbrook Branch

  •       Washington Village Branch

  •       Waverly Branch

 The main branch hours are:

Hours

Mon: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tue: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wed: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thu: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday hours apply October - May

Be sure to contact each branch location for specific hours of operation.

Part III of the article series continues with information about the Baltimore Public Library System.

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