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Makerspace

Teen Creation Station, a makerspace for teens in grades 6–12 at the Earl Teen Center, Central Library, offering workshops and one-on-one creative assistance

Open Works Technology Lab, a nonprofit maker space providing access to tools, technology, and related knowledge

At: Central

Ages: Teen Creation Station, a makerspace for teens in grades 6–12 at the Earl Teen Center, Central Library, offering workshops and one-on-one creative assistance

3D printing

Teen Creation Station equipment includes 3D printers, with access for teens in grades 6–12

Govans offers a Take & Make: 3D Printing program using TinkerCAD designs that are printed at the Govans Branch

Edmondson Avenue offers a program featuring a branch 3D printer and 3D-printed Pokémon planters

Walbrook lists a 3D Printing Day program

At: Central, Govans

Ages: Teen Creation Station equipment includes 3D printers, with access for teens in grades 6–12 | Central Library’s Teen Creation Station offers 3D Printing for Teens programs, including design instruction and projects

Laser, CNC and vinyl cutting

Teen Creation Station equipment includes Cricut machines, Silhouette machines, heat presses, and button makers

Teen Maker Workshop sessions teach teens to use Cricut and Silhouette die-cut machines to cut vinyl stickers and make cards and invitations

Ages: Teen Creation Station equipment includes Cricut machines, Silhouette machines, heat presses, and button makers | Teen Maker Workshop sessions teach teens to use Cricut and Silhouette die-cut machines to cut vinyl stickers and make cards and invitations

Sewing and textiles

Teen Creation Station provides sewing machines and an embroidery machine for teens in grades 6–12

The Teen Library of Things includes sewing machines; customers ages 10–19 may check out items

The Teen Library of Things includes a sewing machine, among other items

The Enoch Pratt Youth Collective’s Fall 2026 sewing cohort covers hand sewing, design, hand-stitching techniques, fabric, and completion of a creative project; it is for Baltimore City teens in grades 6–12

Ages: Teen Creation Station provides sewing machines and an embroidery machine for teens in grades 6–12 | The Teen Library of Things includes sewing machines | customers ages 10–19 may check out items | The Teen Library of Things includes a sewing machine, among other items

Recording studio

The Central Library Teen Creation Station includes a state-of-the-art audio recording and production studio for recording songs and starting podcasts

The studio includes drum sets, amps, keyboards, a feature-complete workstation, and other unspecified equipment

Studio use is free; teens can arrange and book studio time by contacting the Teen Center, and regular availability is Monday–Wednesday 2–6 p.m. and Saturday 2–5 p.m.

Music Studio Production for Teens provides recording-studio access for practice sessions and light editing of performances; sign-up is required

At: Central

Cost: Studio use is free

Ages: The Central Library Teen Creation Station includes a state-of-the-art audio recording and production studio for recording songs and starting podcasts | teens can arrange and book studio time by contacting the Teen Center, and regular availability is Monday–Wednesday 2–6 p.m. and Saturday 2–5 p.m. | Music Studio Production for Teens provides recording-studio access for practice sessions and light e

Video production

The Central Library Teen Creation Station studio supports making videos and starting a YouTube channel

The studio includes a green screen, camera/video equipment, and a feature-complete workstation for editing and recording

You, Out Loud! Multimedia Self-Expression for Teens includes instruction and activities for creating a vlog

Astro-Animation for Teens teaches stop-motion animation fundamentals and has teens modify and record a short film; it is for ages 12–19

At: Central

Ages: The Central Library Teen Creation Station studio supports making videos and starting a YouTube channel | You, Out Loud! Multimedia Self-Expression for Teens includes instruction and activities for creating a vlog | Astro-Animation for Teens teaches stop-motion animation fundamentals and has teens modify and record a short film | it is for ages 12–19

Creative software

Open Works Technology Lab computers provide Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Printing design software, and other unspecified software

Pratt computer classes teach Microsoft Office applications and Google applications

TinkerCAD is used for at-home browser-based 3D modeling designs that are printed at the Govans Branch

At: Govans

Kids' STEM

STEMFest programming promotes science, technology, engineering, and math and is intended for ages 8–11, with all ages welcome; activities include LEGO building, storytime, a live science show, and FutureMaker STEM kits while supplies last

Pratt Library STEAM to Go Kits provide hands-on at-home learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for kids

The Children’s Library of Things includes toys, games, and educational materials intended for children ages 0–8 to promote early-learning skills

Stop Motion Animation at Central Library teaches ages 5–11 to make DIY props, practical effects, and a short movie

At: Central

Ages: STEMFest programming promotes science, technology, engineering, and math and is intended for ages 8–11, with all ages welcome | The Children’s Library of Things includes toys, games, and educational materials intended for children ages 0–8 to promote early-learning skills | Stop Motion Animation at Central Library teaches ages 5–11 to make DIY props, practical effects, and a short movie | The Prat

Homework help

HelpNow, powered by Brainfuse, provides free live one-on-one tutoring, skills building, a 24-hour writing lab, question submission, and online study sessions; it is available to students in elementary, middle, and high school and to adults

HelpNow is available every day from 2:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. and requires a library card or eCard

The Pratt website identifies homework help for kids ages 6–11

Cost: HelpNow, powered by Brainfuse, provides free live one-on-one tutoring, skills building, a 24-hour writing lab, question submission, and online study sessions

Ages: it is available to students in elementary, middle, and high school and to adults | The Pratt website identifies homework help for kids ages 6–11

Career resources

The Job & Career Information Center provides free workshops, training, events, and one-on-one coaching

JobNow provides online coaches, interview preparation, resume help, adult-learning materials, and other career resources

Career Clinics and one-on-one job-seeker coaching appointments are available at Central Library and select branches

HelpNow can help users discover an appropriate career or college major

At: Central

Cost: The Job & Career Information Center provides free workshops, training, events, and one-on-one coaching

Ages: JobNow provides online coaches, interview preparation, resume help, adult-learning materials, and other career resources | The library offers a four-week SAT Prep Study Group for teens in grades 9–12, led by Teen Center staff

Library of Things

The Pratt Library of Things includes learning kits, games, technology, musical instruments, and other unspecified items; cardholders can place holds and pick up items at any Pratt location

The Teen Library of Things allows customers ages 10–19 to check out coding robots and sewing machines for use at home

Teen Library of Things examples include a guitar, GoPro camera, and sewing machine

The Children’s Library of Things includes toys, games, and educational materials for children ages 0–8

Ages: cardholders can place holds and pick up items at any Pratt location | The Teen Library of Things allows customers ages 10–19 to check out coding robots and sewing machines for use at home | Teen Library of Things examples include a guitar, GoPro camera, and sewing machine | The Children’s Library of Things includes toys, games, and educational materials for children ages 0–8

Museum and park passes

The Ticket to Discovery book club allows Baltimore-area students in PreK through fifth grade who complete the program to redeem up to four admission tickets to Port Discovery Children’s Museum; the program must be completed and the visit made by August 31, 2026

The Ticket to Discovery program provides free admission for the participating child and three others to Port Discovery Children’s Museum

Cost: The Ticket to Discovery program provides free admission for the participating child and three others to Port Discovery Children’s Museum

Ages: The Ticket to Discovery book club allows Baltimore-area students in PreK through fifth grade who complete the program to redeem up to four admission tickets to Port Discovery Children’s Museum

Proctoring and testing

HelpNow provides preparation help for major college-preparation tests and GED tests; it is available online through the Pratt Library with a library card

The Pratt’s GED guide identifies Learning Express Library GED practice tests, preparation courses, and guides, including Spanish-language preparation

Brainfuse Adult Learning Center—Pass the GED provides practice tests and access to a testing coach

The Career & School Test Preparation database provides online practice for career and school tests, and the Job & Career Information Center has test-study guides for vocational exams

At: Central

Cost: Free SAT preparation is offered through Peterson’s Test Prep

Ages: Brainfuse Adult Learning Center—Pass the GED provides practice tests and access to a testing coach | a Central Library SAT Prep Study Group is for teens in grades 9–12 and includes a practice book and graphing calculator while supplies last

Teen space

Earl Teen Center for Learning and Leadership is an inclusive, safe space at the Central Library; seating, computers, and programming are for teens in grades 6–12

The Earl Teen Center provides PC and iMac computers for teen use only, a teen collection, STEAM programming, and literacy workshops

The Learning Lab has tables and seating for up to 37 people, built-in audio/video equipment, school class visits, community creative projects, and scheduled gaming systems

The Teen Library Board is a nine-month experiential program for Baltimore City teens in grades 9–12 that provides service-learning hours, leadership skills, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to teen initiatives

At: Central

Ages: Earl Teen Center for Learning and Leadership is an inclusive, safe space at the Central Library | seating, computers, and programming are for teens in grades 6–12 | The Earl Teen Center provides PC and iMac computers for teen use only, a teen collection, STEAM programming, and literacy workshops | The Teen Library Board is a nine-month experiential program for Baltimore City teens in grades 9–12 t

Gaming, esports and VR

The Learning Lab has Oculus Quest and PlayStation VR headsets, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation 4 systems available during scheduled times

Pratt lends new and classic video games free with a library card and offers video-game tournaments, chess, Dungeons & Dragons, board games, and other gaming activities

The annual Indie Video Game Fest brings together gamers, developers, and video-game industry insiders and features more than 30 independent video games and interactive exhibits

Teen gaming programs include Super Smash Bros. showdowns, Pokémon Trading Card Game instruction, Magic: The Gathering instruction, anime quiz challenges, and video-game nights

Cost: Pratt lends new and classic video games free with a library card and offers video-game tournaments, chess, Dungeons & Dragons, board games, and other gaming activities

Ages: Teen gaming programs include Super Smash Bros. showdowns, Pokémon Trading Card Game instruction, Magic: The Gathering instruction, anime quiz challenges, and video-game nights