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Baltimore County Public Library encourages families to use branches as resource during upcoming school year

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Another school year is underway for Baltimore County Public Schools’ students and staff. Baltimore County Public Library officials are reminding families that the library is more than just books. BCPL has access to several in-person and online tools, e-sources, and engaging programs to help students and their families navigate the school year. While all Baltimore County residents are able […]

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Baltimore County to hold public hearing to discuss proposed medical waste facility in Rosedale

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In accordance with the amended Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment Article Section 9-503, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation is proposing an amendment to the County’s Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan regarding a proposed medical waste facility at 1201 67th Street in Rosedale. For community input, a public hearing is being held in cooperation with […]

Councilman Marks: Improvements under way at Parkville, Perry Hall, White Marsh libraries

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that improvements have been made to multiple public libraries across northeastern Baltimore County, with further improvements to come. The Parkville-Carney Public Library has completed an ADA accommodated sidewalk and is currently formulating estimates to repave and re-stripe the parking lot. The Perry Hall Public Library will be making improvements to the […]

Baltimore County Public Library again partners with Vision To Learn to provide children with free glasses

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to supply children in low-income households with glasses for the coming school year, Baltimore County Public Library is once again partnering with the nonprofit Vision To Learn, which will visit 12 of our branches over the summer months. Children who step aboard the organization’s mobile vision clinic will receive free eye exams and if needed, new […]

Olszewski announces Baltimore County closures for Juneteenth

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library, CountyRide van service, and County COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics will be closed on Monday, June 20 in recognition of Juneteenth. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as a federal holiday. […]

Oceans of Possibilities BCPL Summer Reading Challenge 2022

Baltimore County Public Library kicks off 2022 Summer Reading Challenge, announces summer meal program

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced the launch of the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities” and the challenge will run from June 21 to August 28, with a kickoff party on Saturday, June 18th. Families are invited to join the event from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the North Point Branch, […]

Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County SNAP Announcement 20220510

Olszewski announces historic funding for summer SNAP program

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced record funding for Summer SNAP for Children, a program helping low-income families put food on the table for school-age children during the summer months when they don’t have access to school breakfast and lunch. As a result of nearly $2.8 million in contributions from the State and County, the program will […]

Baltimore County Public Library announces new digital literacy program