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 Located in
the heart of Charles Village in Baltimore, the Village Learning
Place has something for everyone - from tots to teens to senior
citizens! The Village Learning Place boasts a collection of 15,000 books
on its shelves. Over 4,500 people have VLP library cards. Stop by to get
yours!
 In
1896, Enoch Pratt witnessed the completion of his lifelong vision to
have public library branches established within individual Baltimore
neighborhoods. He had personally designed six Victorian style buildings
that would bring literature, reference materials and educational
resources within walking distance for thousands of city residents. In
1997, the historic Pratt Library Branch #6 was closed after one hundred
and one years of continuous operation. Realizing the intensity of
feeling for the library, a coalition of concerned residents and business
owners from the surrounding communities met and proposed to restore the
historic building and reopen it as a community-operated educational
facility. In November 1997, a community forum unanimously endorsed a
plan to create the Village Learning Place.
 Today,
the services of the Village Learning Place focus on four areas: the
Library;
the
Community Technology Center;
the Learning Center; and an
Educational
Garden.
Through its educational
programs
and services, the Village Learning Place helps break down social
barriers; integrates diverse communities; and provides educational and
cultural enrichment for all ages and provides educational and cultural
enrichment for all ages and incomes. |
