Worried about the cold weather and security hassles that await in Washingtion for Barack Obama's inauguration? Here's an alternative: Watch the historic event in the Enoch Pratt's beautiful Main Hall.

Starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, the library will host a simulcast on a 10-by-10 screen in the central branch on Cathedral Street. Broadcasts will also be available in many Pratt branches.

For details, check out the Pratt Web site, which also features a page dedicated to the new president. The page includes Web sites and other resources on Obama, as well as recommended reading (this is a library, after all).