The Village Learning Place is an independent non-profit library that houses educational programs, enrichment opportunities, and informational resources for Charles Village and throughout Baltimore City. It is our belief that libraries are not only a repository for books, but also serve as community centers focused on the personal and professional growth of their patrons.
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UPDATE on April 10, 2019: Renovations of the library basement are complete. The classrooms have been restored with brand new flooring, fresh coats of paint, and other miscellaneous repairs. Youth programming will begin operating in the new space starting Wednesday, April 10. We appreciate the community’s compassion throughout this process, and we are so excited […]
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to determine, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. This 8-hour training provides the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the […]
The Village Learning Place (VLP) is excited to participate in a significant new collaboration for social change: the Central Baltimore Community Center Council. This new Community Center Council is the result of a year-long, comprehensive community-led planning process facilitated by the Central Baltimore Partnership (CBP). That process sought to collect input from neighborhood members about […]
Due to the likelihood of rain this Sunday, the VLP Garden Committee has rescheduled the spring cleanup for April 7, 9:00am–12:00pm. We hope April’s first Sunday offers blue skies and green thumbs.
In the early morning on Saturday, March 16, the glass front door of the Village Learning Place was shattered and an individual (or individuals) entered the building and stole several items of value. The shattered window has been removed and temporarily replaced by a wooden panel until a new window can be installed. The Village […]
Our library will be closed Wednesday, March 6, to allow our staff to participate in a collaborative professional development day with folks from our partner school Margaret Brent. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we undergo this vital training!
