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Baltimore County Public Library unveils new mobile library STREAM Vehicle

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library on Tuesday introduced its latest innovation in community outreach—the STREAM Vehicle, a mobile library designed to bring educational programming with cutting-edge technology, creativity and fun to youth and families across Baltimore County. Along with traditional services, this library on wheels offers hands-on experiences with makerspaces, fiber arts, virtual reality, gaming, music creation and traditional arts […]

Perry Hall Library to hold its first trunk-or-treat

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—The Perry Hall Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will be holding its first trunk-or-treat later this month. The event will take place 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in the branch parking lot. A prize will be awarded for the best-decorated trunk, as voted by the trick-or-treaters. This is a free community-friendly event […]

Application process for 2025-2026 BCPS magnet programs set to begin on September 10

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) will begin accepting applications for 2025-2026 magnet programs beginning Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the school system announced this week. A magnet brochure describing program offerings is available online. “Our magnet programs offer amazing opportunities for our students to more fully explore their areas of interest and to earn valuable certifications, college credits, and even […]

Baltimore County Public Library’s Catonsville Branch reopens after $7M renovation

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

CATONSVILLE, MD—After 15 months of anticipation, the Catonsville Branch reopened its doors on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The Catonsville Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library underwent significant renovations over the past several months. The renovation project began in March of 2023. The $7 million renovation included upgrades to the building’s infrastructure, including a modernized sprinkler system, upgraded HVAC, and […]

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Baltimore County Public Library to temporarily close Rosedale Storyville for renovations

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will be closing the Storyville at its Rosedale Branch for extensive renovations that will include painting, new carpeting, and upgraded art. The renovations are scheduled to begin on August 30th and will last until September 21st. These will be the first refurbishments since Storyville opened in 2010, in which time, the area has welcomed […]

Dr. Pamela Lin-Chen joins Baltimore County Public Library Board of Trustees

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library officials on Monday announced that Dr. Pamela Lin-Chen is joining the Library Board of Trustees, starting in September 2024, and will serve through 2029. While Dr. Lin-Chen considers herself an avid consumer of books – becoming an audiobook aficionado during the pandemic – it is the free resources provided at the library that piqued her […]

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Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library adds new board members

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library has announced that three new individuals have been appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of experience to the board. Shafiyq Hinton, Danielle Marshall, and Mindy O’Malley were all appointed to the board with a commitment to community enrichment and development. Hinton is a Senior Therapeutic Specialist for U.S. […]

Baltimore County Public Library gears up for 2024 Summer Reading Challenge

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—This summer, adventure begins at Baltimore County Public Library! The annual Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 1, through Saturday, August 31. With the theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” this program encourages exploration of the world through books, engaging activities and prizes. There are two ways children can participate; either by tracking via the Beanstack app or […]

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