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Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library to hold second annual ‘Big Give’ fundraising event

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library will be hosting The BIG Give, their second annual dedicated day of giving on Friday, May 19, 2023 to raise additional funds for vital projects to the 21st century library. Donations can be made online to support Baltimore County Public Library initiatives, including digital equity, Summer Reading Challenge, bookmobiles, Storyville, and building improvements. […]

Foundation For Baltimore County Public Library launches Charlie Robinson Memorial Scholarship

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library this week announced plans to recognize long-time Baltimore County Public Library Director Charles Robinson by launching the Charlie Robinson Endowed Master of Library Science (MLS) Memorial Scholarship. This renewable annual scholarship will support one Maryland resident pursuing an MLS or MLIS. The student must plan to work in a public library upon […]

Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Grants Announcement 20221216

Olszewski announces more than $2.6 million in grants to local community organizations to support pandemic recovery

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced that Baltimore County and the Baltimore Community Foundation have awarded more than $2.67 million in American Rescue Plan-funded grants to nearly 30 local community-based organizations to support their recovery and enhance efforts to strengthen neighborhood resiliency. “Baltimore County remains committed to helping our residents recover from the long-lasting effects of the […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library announces Tales of the Dead contest winners

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library challenged writers of all ages to write original horror stories with a “Moonlit Masquerade” theme in its Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. Six winners were chosen, and for the first time ever, one of the winners isn’t local. The winner of the Over 21 category, Carrie Donovan, lives in Germany. The Tales […]

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 […]

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, […]

Baltimore County Public Library Foundation Big Give Mug

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library launches ‘Big Give’ campaign to raise funds for BCPL

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library will be hosting a day of giving on Wednesday, May 18 to raise additional funds for vital projects for the 21st-century library. Donations can be made online to support Baltimore County Public Library initiatives including Social Worker in the Library, Summer Reading Challenge, STREAM bookmobile for youth, Storyville, and building improvements. Anyone […]

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