MIDDLE RIVER, MD—An online petition has been created urging county officials to support the development of a Baltimore County Public Library branch in Middle River.
“Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to partner with the developers of the Greenleigh community in Middle River to build a new, 21st Century Library,” reads the Change.org petition. “The proposal includes a 25,810-square-foot library branch and adjacent 116-space parking lot in the midst of a growing mixed-use community. Baltimore County has until June 30th, 2025, to decide to move forward with this project.”
In recent weeks, Councilman David Marks and Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki have advocated for the creation of a library branch in Middle River.
“The developers of Greenleigh have agreed to completely build out a library………turn key,” said Essex-Middle River Civic Council President Josh Sines. “All the county has to do is sign the lease and provide the employees, and the answer I’m hearing from the County Executives office is………… not happening we’re in a tough budget year.”
“Please take five minutes (and) sign the petition below to let the County Executive know WE WANT THIS LIBRARY,” Sines added.
The Change.org petition can be found online here.
