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Baltimore County Public Library encourages families to use branches as resource during upcoming school year

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Another school year is underway for Baltimore County Public Schools’ students and staff. Baltimore County Public Library officials are reminding families that the library is more than just books. BCPL has access to several in-person and online tools, e-sources, and engaging programs to help students and their families navigate the school year. While all Baltimore County residents are able […]

Baltimore County Public Library again partners with Vision To Learn to provide children with free glasses

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to supply children in low-income households with glasses for the coming school year, Baltimore County Public Library is once again partnering with the nonprofit Vision To Learn, which will visit 12 of our branches over the summer months. Children who step aboard the organization’s mobile vision clinic will receive free eye exams and if needed, new […]

Baltimore County Public Library to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests this weekend

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will distribute Flowflex COVID-19 rapid tests at all branches this weekend. The distribution schedule is as follows: Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Pikesville Branch ONLY beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at all other branches beginning at 9 a.m. Two boxes (one test per box) will be distributed per person while […]

Baltimore County Public Library branches to close at 4 p.m. on Monday

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closing early on Monday. Due to low staffing levels at multiple locations combined with inclement weather conditions, all library branches will close at 4 p.m. on January 3rd. In addition, the Storyville at the Rosedale branch is closed on Monday. Officials say branches are expected to open at 9 […]

New York Times bestselling author, Perry Hall resident Peggy Rowe to discuss her latest book at Perry Hall Library

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall resident and New York Times bestselling author Peggy Rowe will discuss and read excerpts from her latest book, “About Your Father and Other Celebrities I Have Known.” The event will be held at the Perry Hall Library on Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the Friends of the Perry Hall Library. Peggy […]

Baltimore County Public Library locations to be closed March 16 – 29

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed Monday, March 16 through Sunday, March 29. Programs and mobile services will be cancelled through May 3. All branches will be open on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. […]

Free opioid overdose response training coming to White Marsh, Essex

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health will be offering a free, two-hour training session on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to an opioid overdose by using intranasal naloxone. Naloxone is a prescription medication that is used to reverse an overdose. Due to limited seating at these, preregistration is required. Health officials say that overdose death rates involving fentanyl […]

Holiday closing schedule announced for Baltimore County offices

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore County government offices, and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, December 24; Tuesday, December 25; and Tuesday, January 1, in recognition of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Health Department clinics and senior centers will also be closed and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be […]

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