Plan your visit

The Central Library is at 400 Cathedral Street. It is served by local bus, light rail, and Metro routes; metered street parking and free bicycle parking are available. Library hours and individual-event admission may differ, so check the current location and event pages.

Accessibility

The Central Library is listed as ADA accessible. Contact the library before a program for the best accessible entrance, seating, restroom route, interpretation, listening support, or other event-specific accommodations.

About Enoch Pratt Free Library

The Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Library is Baltimore’s historic flagship public library. It offers collections, research help, computers, Wi-Fi, exhibitions, programs for all ages, meeting spaces, and public events, including presentations in Wheeler Auditorium.

Venue policies

Auditorium food

Food and drink are not permitted in Wheeler Auditorium.

Hours

Confirm current library and event hours before visiting.

Meeting rooms

Room use is governed by the library’s meeting-room regulations.

Admission

Registration and attendance rules vary by program.