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Olszewski announces Baltimore County closures for Juneteenth

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, CountyRide van service, the Towson Loop, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June […]

Story Time with Poe returning to Baltimore County Public Library

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Get ready, Ravens fans! Storytime with Poe is returning to a Baltimore County Public Library branch near you. The Ravens mascot will be on-hand to read books to children of all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Poe will be appearing at the following BCPL branches in and around the Nottingham area: Thursday, June 15, […]

Olszewski issues executive order to establish New Americans Task Force to build relationships with immigrant community

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In acknowledgement of the growing number of residents who are immigrants and their substantial contributions to Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week issued an executive order establishing a New Americans Task Force. The new Task Force will guide County government as it seeks to build and maintain positive relationships with members of the immigrant community, and share […]

Baltimore County Public Library introduces long-term device lending program to help close the digital divide

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced a new service for qualified customers to borrow either a Wi-Fi enabled Chromebook, a high-speed 5G LTE internet router, or both for up to six months. The program is designed to reach adult customers who have unmet digital connectivity needs to help close the digital divide in Baltimore County. The program is […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities to close for Memorial Day holiday on Monday

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard […]

Author Colleen Cambridge to hold book-signing at Perry Hall Library on Tuesday evening

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—What do author Colleen Cambridge, the late Julia Child, and Paris have in common? It all comes together for a program at the Perry Hall branch of the Baltimore County Public Library on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Cambridge will be discussing her new book “Mastering the Art of French Murder,” featuring famed chef Julia Child. Set in post […]

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. […]

Councilman Marks: FY2024 budget funds key eastside projects

Posted on April 15, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Baltimore County Councilman David Marks On April 13th, Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr., presented the Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal to the Baltimore County Council. The Council may now cut from the budget plan; we are prohibited from adding or moving money around. In my time as Councilman, I have supported more […]

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