Readers and drinkers unite at the Pratt Cafe
Even the library is taking Dave's side in this drinking debate!
Today at 11 a.m., the Pratt is celebrating the grand opening of the Pratt Cafe at the Central Library main hall. Patrons can now pick up a cup of Seattle's Best coffee at the self-serve coffee kiosk, the first one of its kind in a public library.
Add that to the free wireless internet that's been available since September, and Starbucks has some major competition.
“One of our primary goals is to keep the Pratt Library relevant and ahead of the curve,” said Carla D. Hayden, Chief Executive Officer of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, in the news release. “Our patrons have always told us the Pratt is their home away from home. Now with these wonderful new services, a self-service coffee kiosk and wireless internet, the Pratt is providing more information and comfort all in one place.”
Comments
What fun! Wish I could make it for the grand opening today. Is it open the same hours as the library? I'd love to stop by this afternoon or early evening.
And don't worry. I'm pretty sure they won't FORCE you to drink while you read! ;)
Posted by: Gavin | May 19, 2009 10:24 AM
This will be a welcome addition to the Pratt. Don't forget, if you're in Towson, the county library has a comfy coffee bar -- and great desserts too.
Posted by: Dave | May 19, 2009 10:46 AM
Gee, maybe I need to leave the burbs and come to the city. When I went to "my" library tonight, a bunch of teens were loudly watching a streamed "movie"(You Tube?) of kids beating up other kids on a school bus. Loud hooting and hollering followed and nobody reminded the kis that the library may be 21st century but civility still exists. This is the norm at my library, The Howard County library board cares only about circulation numbers!
Posted by: Karin | May 19, 2009 9:49 PM