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Baltimore County Public Library names new philanthropy, partnerships director

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced the hire of Ann Beegle as Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships to oversee the fundraising strategy for Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library. The nonprofit provides resources to help support library initiatives, including digital equity, Summer Reading Challenge, bookmobiles, Storyville, building improvements and more. In her new role, Beegle will establish a […]

Vision to Learn returns to Baltimore County Public Library to provide free eye exams to children

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

Towson, MD) – Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the return of Vision To Learn. The nonprofit dedicated to providing free eye exams and, if needed, glasses to children visits 15 of our branches over the summer months. Studies have consistently shown that clear vision is directly linked to a child’s ability to learn effectively. Unfortunately, many children in […]

Olszewski announces Baltimore County closures for Juneteenth

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, CountyRide van service, the Towson Loop, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June […]

Author, Maryland native Nora Murphy coming to Perry Hall Library

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Author and Maryland native Nora Murphy is coming to the Perry Hall library next week. Murphy, author of “The Favor,” will be discussing her new thriller, “The New Mother,” a fresh new twist on motherhood and murder in suburbia. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Book sales (cash only) will be […]

Story Time with Poe returning to Baltimore County Public Library

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Get ready, Ravens fans! Storytime with Poe is returning to a Baltimore County Public Library branch near you. The Ravens mascot will be on-hand to read books to children of all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Poe will be appearing at the following BCPL branches in and around the Nottingham area: Thursday, June 15, […]

Olszewski issues executive order to establish New Americans Task Force to build relationships with immigrant community

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In acknowledgement of the growing number of residents who are immigrants and their substantial contributions to Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week issued an executive order establishing a New Americans Task Force. The new Task Force will guide County government as it seeks to build and maintain positive relationships with members of the immigrant community, and share […]

Baltimore County Public Library introduces long-term device lending program to help close the digital divide

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced a new service for qualified customers to borrow either a Wi-Fi enabled Chromebook, a high-speed 5G LTE internet router, or both for up to six months. The program is designed to reach adult customers who have unmet digital connectivity needs to help close the digital divide in Baltimore County. The program is […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities to close for Memorial Day holiday on Monday

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard […]

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