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 […]
TOWSON, MD — “On the first day of school, quite a few of my students arrived with nothing more than themselves. Others brought backpacks with only a pencil or two.” That’s what teacher Kelly L. Nyman of Riverview Elementary School had to say, but teachers across the county make similar reports. That is why The Education Foundation of Baltimore County […]
TOWSON, MD – Many businesses and organizations are still signing up to participate in the Baltimore County Public Schools annual school supply drive, but one longtime partner – Boscov’s department store at White Marsh Mall – is getting the drive off to an early start. Beginning Saturday, July 1, customers can drop school supply donations off at the store. The […]
Baltimore County government offices, and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 29 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. Health Department clinics, Animal Services and senior centers will be closed and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 29 and parking meters are […]
The Parkville branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will be holding a Community Day on Saturday, June 4th. There will be family-friendly activities, programs and fun events throughout the day, including: – Community Garden; 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Juggling Workshop; 11:00 a.m. – Make Your Own Juggling Balls; Noon – Airbrush temporary tattoos; 2:00 p.m. – Explore Minecraft; […]
A local Baltimore County Public Library branch was closed temporarily on Wednesday afternoon. The White Marsh Branch located on Sandpiper Circle in Nottingham experienced a freon leak at just before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Fullerton Fire Station #8 has responded to the scene and hazmat units are also on the way. There were no injuries reported in the incident. […]