#20 – Can Enoch Pratt Free Library Become Baltimore’s Town Square? | Chad Helton
S10 #20

#20 – Can Enoch Pratt Free Library Become Baltimore’s Town Square? | Chad Helton

President & CEO Chad Helton lays out how Baltimore’s flagship public‑library system is reinventing itself for a 21st‑century city.
  • Small‑town roots to big‑city stacks—what shaped his collaborative leadership style
  • Building a “library for everyone”: equity, free access, and programs that change lives
  • Community engagement that goes beyond books—tech hubs, social‑service partners, street‑level outreach
  • Roadblocks (funding, perception, politics) and the wins that keep the team moving
  • A blueprint other public libraries can borrow to stay vital in the digital age
Want a clear look at civic leadership and the future of public knowledge spaces? Press play.

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
Photos:
  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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