CARNEY, MD—Crews are making repairs to some water damage at the Parkville-Carney library, Councilman David Marks reported on Friday. The Harford Road branch suffered an HVAC leak earlier this week, which has now been fixed. Baltimore County crews are currently on-site replacing ceiling tiles. The Parkville-Carney branch will be open regular hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) on Friday.
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be collected […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced the hire of Ann Beegle as Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships to oversee the fundraising strategy for Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library. The nonprofit provides resources to help support library initiatives, including digital equity, Summer Reading Challenge, bookmobiles, Storyville, building improvements and more. In her new role, Beegle will establish a […]
Towson, MD) – Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the return of Vision To Learn. The nonprofit dedicated to providing free eye exams and, if needed, glasses to children visits 15 of our branches over the summer months. Studies have consistently shown that clear vision is directly linked to a child’s ability to learn effectively. Unfortunately, many children in […]
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 […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Author and Maryland native Nora Murphy is coming to the Perry Hall library next week. Murphy, author of “The Favor,” will be discussing her new thriller, “The New Mother,” a fresh new twist on motherhood and murder in suburbia. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Book sales (cash only) will be […]
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, […]
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 […]