Friends of the Govans Library

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Friends of the Govans Library Friends of the Govans Library (FOGL) is dedicated to the support and promotion of the Govans Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

FOGL hosts a fall family celebration and a spring lecture series. The Friends of the Govans Library (a branch of the Baltimore city Enoch Pratt Free Library) is comprised of volunteers from the neighborhoods which the library serves, such as Homeland, Govans, Radnor-Winston and Belvedere. The Friends group financially supports and participates in events hosted by the library, such as its Summer Reading party and Cinderella Ball, as well as hosts its own Fall Family Celebration and Spring lectures. The Board of the Friends of the Govans Library meets on the third Tuesday evening of every month at the library at 6:30 pm.

This month the Govans Branch Library Book Club is reading My Friends by Fredrik Backman. Copies are available at the lib...
10/07/2026

This month the Govans Branch Library Book Club is reading My Friends by Fredrik Backman. Copies are available at the library's front desk. Join us Thursday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m. for discussion.

10/06/2026

Once children read five aquatic or conservation-themed books, they can redeem a free Aquarium visit for up to six guests.

10/02/2026
Fall Fest was FUN! Thank you to everyone who participated!
09/28/2026

Fall Fest was FUN! Thank you to everyone who participated!

The Govans Branch Library welcomes fall with a flurry of events. Baby & Toddler Storytime is Wednesday (9/23) at 10:30 A...
09/22/2026

The Govans Branch Library welcomes fall with a flurry of events. Baby & Toddler Storytime is Wednesday (9/23) at 10:30 AM. On Thursday (9/24) teens can write Spooky Blackout Poetry with Jessica McHugh at 3 PM and adults can discuss the One Maryland One Book No Sense in Wishing by Lawrence Burney at 6:30 PM. The Saturday (9/26) doubleheader features Fall Fest from 10:30 AM to noon (Animals! Music! Balloons!) and Save a Story! DIY Oral History at 3 PM.

09/22/2026

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09/16/2026

CLOSED: The Orleans St. branch will be closed for building maintenance starting September 14 and will reopen on October 19

Visit your local library today! See what awaits?
09/15/2026

Visit your local library today! See what awaits?

Take the kids to the library.🧡📚

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5714 Bellona Avenue
Baltimore, MD
21212

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