TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library this week announced that Sunday hours are returning this weekend, Sunday, September 8, at seven (7) of its 19 branches. The service will run annually starting the Sunday after Labor Day through the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend. The following branches will open to the public on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Arbutus […]
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 […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, Baltimore County parking meters will be free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced that all government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In addition, CountyRide and Towson Loop service will not operate. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Better “caw” your friends because everyone’s favorite Ravens mascot, Poe, is coming back to Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer. Poe will visit 13 branches and Northwest Regional Park in June and July. The first stop will be on Monday, June 17, at the Reisterstown Branch. The Ravens mascot will visit the Towson branch on June 20, the Essex […]