The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Heat index values could top 105 degrees by Tuesday afternoon. Local residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities. Children, pets, and disabled persons should never be left unattended in a vehicle on a hot day. The Baltimore County Public Library has 19 branches that […]
The county’s school supply drive is kicking into high gear. The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools invites local residents to participate in this tradition and to donate school supplies to students who will need them. There are three ways to participate this year – making an online contribution, volunteering time, or dropping off donated supplies. And if giving makes […]
Thirty-one students from Eastern Technical High School in Essex will be recognized by the Baltimore County Public Library for their hard work building Little Free Libraries (LFL). The LFLs have been installed by the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks at sites throughout the community. The recognition event will be held on Tuesday, May 22, from 11 to 11:30 […]
Some prominent authors will be featured at a local library on Saturday. The Perry Hall Library will be holding a Local Author Showcase from 1 to 4 p.m. A total of 26 different authors will be speaking about or reading from their works for 5 minutes. The audience will then have an opportunity to talk with them at their table […]
Baltimore County’s District 7 legislators will be holding a community meeting tonight in Perry Hall. Senator J.B. Jennings, Delegate Pat McDonough, and Delegate Rick Impallaria will be holding a town hall at the Perry Hall Library on Tuesday evening to discuss community concerns. Discussion will revolve around such issues as solar farms, the opioid epidemic, medical marijuana, illegal immigration, Section […]
Baltimore County government offices, and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Health Department clinics and senior centers will be closed and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Thursday and parking meters are free on the holiday. The […]
The Baltimore County Public Library’s 2017 Toy Drive got under way on Friday. The annual drive helps less fortunate children and families in the local community. Library patrons can bring a new, unwrapped toy to any branch or special program between Friday, November 17, and Wednesday, December 6. The gifts will be donated to various local charities benefiting the community. […]
TOWSON, MD — Beginning this week, Baltimore County residents are likely to see boxes everywhere – in local stores, libraries, health clubs, and offices. These boxes are collection bins for the annual school supply drive coordinated by The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools. All new school supplies are welcome and will be well used. The most needed school […]