Sonia Alcántara-Antoine Archives

Baltimore County Public Library unveils new mobile library STREAM Vehicle

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library on Tuesday introduced its latest innovation in community outreach—the STREAM Vehicle, a mobile library designed to bring educational programming with cutting-edge technology, creativity and fun to youth and families across Baltimore County. Along with traditional services, this library on wheels offers hands-on experiences with makerspaces, fiber arts, virtual reality, gaming, music creation and traditional arts […]

Baltimore County Public Library to resume Sunday service hours at select branch location

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Baltimore County Public Library’s Catonsville Branch reopens after $7M renovation

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Vision to Learn returns to Baltimore County Public Library to offers free eye exams for kids

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced that it will once again be offering free eye exams for children 17 years and younger, and providing glasses if needed, as part of an effort to improve the academic success of students in need. The initiative, which is a collaboration with Vision To Learn, a nonprofit organization that provides vision services […]

Baltimore County Public Library gears up for 2024 Summer Reading Challenge

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Baltimore County Johnny Olszewski Randallstown Library 202405a

Baltimore County announces plans for new BCPL branch, rec center at 90,000 square-foot shared site

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

RANDALLSTOWN, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced that the County plans to acquire a 90,000 square-foot property for a shared 21st-century facility that will house a new, expanded Randallstown branch of the Baltimore County Public Library and a brand-new Department of Recreation and Parks center. The new building will be able to house multiple services under one roof, which will increase […]

Baltimore County Public Library searching for new Board of Trustees member

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library is now accepting applications for Board of Library Trustees members. The application deadline is Friday, March 15. Interested candidates must be a Baltimore County resident, have an interest in the library, stay up to date on current library trends, work well with a team and communicate effectively. If selected, trustee members must attend board […]

CPR kits now available at all Baltimore County Public Library branches thanks to Ravens donation

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Thanks to a donation from the Baltimore Ravens, the Baltimore County Public Library’s “Library of Things” is expanding. The Ravens this week donated American Heart Association CPR Kits to all BCPL branches. This is the result of an ongoing partnership between the Baltimore County Fire Department and BCPL to provide CPR training and resources in the community. Baltimore County […]

Tag: Sonia Alcántara-Antoine