Baltimore County Public Library to offer free naloxone at all branches

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library, in partnership with the Baltimore County Department of Health, has announced it will offer free naloxone at all 19 of its branches. The medication, which can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, will be available in receptacles for public access. The initiative is part of an ongoing effort to combat the opioid […]

Baltimore County Public Library, Department of Health partner on free gun lock distribution

TOWSON, MD—June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month and to raise awareness and increase safety for all Baltimore County residents, free gun safety locks will be available through June at all public library branches in Baltimore County*. The program is led by the Baltimore County Department of Health’s Bureau of Behavioral Health (BBH) in partnership with the Baltimore County Public […]

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

TOWSON, MD—Vision To Learn, a nonprofit with a mission to help all children see clearly, is back for a seventh year at Baltimore County Public Library branches, offering free eye exams and providing glasses, if needed, for those 18 years old and younger. The program is once again expanding, making a total of 32 stops at 18 branches between Tuesday, […]

Loch Raven library branch to close for roof replacement

LOCH RAVEN, MD—Baltimore County Public Library’s Loch Raven Branch will temporarily close for a roof replacement. The branch will be closed Monday, June 2, through Saturday, June 7, 2025. The branch will reopen to customers on Monday, June 9th. While the branch is closed, customers can use the Towson or Parkville-Carney branches. The digital library is also available 24/7. Baltimore […]

Baltimore County Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge to kick off in Perry Hall

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is gearing up for its annual Summer Reading Challenge, inviting children to “Color Our World” from June 7 to August 30. The program aims to encourage reading and prevent learning loss during the summer break. Children can participate by reading for 10 hours and tracking their progress on the Beanstack app or a printable game […]

BCPS summer breakfast, lunch program to begin on June 23

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals every weekday through the Summer Food Service Program beginning Monday, June 23, through Friday, August 15 (with the exception of Friday, July 4). Free meals are available for all children ages 2-18. There are several ways to access free summer meals for eligible children: Organized Program Sites BCPS […]