Baltimore County Public Library to temporarily close Rosedale Storyville for renovations

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

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 […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library adds new board members

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

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 […]

Baltimore County Public Library announces 2023 Tales of the Dead short horror story contest

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library and Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the seventh annual Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. The contest runs August 1 through September 22, 2023. Winners will be announced on October 2. The theme this year is “Petrifying Poe.” Each story should contain an element, appearance, or mention of Edgar […]