TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library will has launched its 2024 “Connecting the Community” holiday drive.

BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from now through Wednesday, December 18, during normal business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at select branches on Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.

Customers may drop off their donations inside the bin labeled “Community Donation Drive” that is near the entrance of any of BCPL’s 19 branches.

Donations include new and unused play items, toiletries, household items, nonperishables and more. You can find the full list of donation items and nonprofits here.