TOWSON, MD—Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead is coming to Baltimore County. “An Afternoon with Colson Whitehead” will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Goucher College’s Kraushaar Auditorium. Colson Whitehead has established himself as one of the most versatile and innovative writers in contemporary literature. The first person to win back-to-back Pulitzer Prizes in fiction […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new book by a Nottingham resident is gaining traction online. From Pain to Peace: Weekly Prayers for Those Who Suffer by Sherrie Palmateer recently hit No. 10 on Amazon’s Top 100 Best Sellers list. From Pain to Peace is a beautiful Christian poetry book that features heartfelt verses together with stunning photography inspired by Jesus. It walks the […]
TOWSON, MD—As 2024 comes to a close, Baltimore County Public Library has released its list of the most checked-out books of the year. The system circulated more than 8 million physical items during Fiscal Year 2024. There are a few books that quickly rose to the top of the charts and created an extensive hold list due to their popularity. […]
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 […]
UPDATE: The in-person event has been sold out, however the event will be livestreamed on the Foundation’s Facebook page here. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—A bestselling author will be appearing in Towson this weekend. New York Times bestselling author and Edgar Award winner, Lisa Scottoline will appear at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Nottingham resident Jamie Sopinski has released her first children’s book, “Sprinkle Love.” Released on January 5, 2024 by Austin Macauley Publishers, “Sprinkle Love” was conceptualized as a poem in the fall of 2020, at a time of collective trauma and hardship. An avid journaler, Sopinski thought deeply about what she wanted herself and her future children to believe about […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh will soon be building a “StoryWalk.” StoryWalk® is a fun and engaging way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time – together. The movement- and literacy-boosting project places an illustrated children’s book on display along a walking route. THE AVENUE at White Marsh will be installing […]
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 […]