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The Friends of the Canton Library is dedicated to supporting and promoting the restoration, preservation, and use of the historic Canton Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the country's first branch library.
The Canton Branch is located at 1030 S. Ellwood Avenue. Hours and other branch information can be found at the Enoch Pratt Free Library web site.
"The First Branch"
Serving the Community Since 1886
Contact us at library@cantoncommunity.org
News
Coming in April 23, "A Reason for Rhyme"
The Friends of the Canton Library are partnering with the Pratt Library and the Baltimore Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association to bring an evening of poetry to the library. Poets from the area will be sharing their work in a coffee house atmosphere. There is no better way to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Poetry Night: Reason for Rhyme
April 23, 2008
6-8pm
Refreshments provided by Friends
Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the Canton Library and the Friends of the Southeast Anchor Library are teaming up to host this Spring's book sale. Because O'Donnell Square will be undergoing a well needed rennovation, the sale will be at SEAL on May 3 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.There are many ways you can help.
1) Attend the book sale
- May 3 from 10:00-3:00
Southeast Anchor Library at 3601 Eastern Avenue
Hardback books are just a $1 and paperbacks are 50 cents.
- Book donations can be dropped off at the Canton Branch between Saturday April 19 and Wednesday April 30.
- We are seeking volunteers to help sort books and pack up books on
Monday April 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Canton Branch - Wednesday April 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Canton Branch
- Thursday May 1 from 5:00 to 6:00 at the Canton Branch
4) Help us set up and tear down
- Help is needed all day on the day of the sale (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) and especially with set-up from 8 a.m.-10 a.m., and with tear-down from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Previous Events
Canton Memories
Our third annual Canton Memories program was a huge success. Over 50 people joined Jennifer Bodine, Editor of Bodine’s Chesapeake Bay Country and Tim Almaguer, Author of Baltimore’s Patterson Park to learn about great what makes Baltimore and Canton unique.Baltimore Authors Showcase
On Saturday, August 17, over thirty people turned up an a beautiful summer day to hear and meet six up-and-coming local fiction authors at the premiere Baltimore Authors Showcase. Each author read 10 to 15 minute selections from their recent work. The audience response was overwhelmingly positive. The authors were available to answer questions about their work and many sold signed copies of their books. The refreshments that the Friends made from the Canton Cookbook were also a huge success.
The event was co-sponsored by the Baltimore Chapter of the Maryland Writers' Association (MWAB) and the Enoch Pratt Free Library with the support of the CityLit Project, Write Here, Write Now, and the Friends of the Canton Library, the Baltimore Authors Showcase is the first in a series highlighting Baltimore's contemporary literary talent as represented by MWA members. T
Community Charrette with the Enoch Pratt Free Library
Charrette Media Coverage
In the Baltimore Guide, Mary Helen Sprecher wrote "Community to discuss renovations to Canton Library," which is also available online. Jackie Watts, editor of the Guide, wrote an excellent summary of the meeting on the "Write Now" blog, and invites you to comment.
Ron Matz of WJZ Channel 13 did two stories on the charrette. You can watch them online:
- Canton Library Gets a Makeover, June 4, 2007
- People Are Talking: Enoch Pratt Free Library in Canton, June 5, 2007
Next Meetings:
The Friends of the Canton Library meet on the 2nd Monday of the month (except July, August, and December) at 6:30 p.m. in the Canton Library.Upcoming meetings:
- May 12
- June 9
Newsletter:
Membership:
Membership forms are available at the Canton Branch.
Canton Cooks!
Buy the centennial editon of Canton Cooks at the library or through this web site for $12.00! New and renewing Patron members may purchase Canton Cooks for only $5.00 with their dues payment! The proceeds support programming and events at the Canton Branch.
Contact Us
For more information about the Friends, please contact us.
Last Updated: 04/19/2008
The Friends of the Canton Library is not affiliated with the Canton Community Association.
The Canton Community Association is a non-profit, volunteer organization that strives to enhance our community for neighbors, businesses and visitors.