TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library is launching a new author series, “Booked for Baltimore County Public Library,” with an appearance by best-selling author Erik Larson. Larson, a No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of narrative nonfiction, will speak at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21 in the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel Ballroom in Towson. Free seating reservations will […]
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 […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library is set to reopen its doors to the public on Monday, July 14, at 9 a.m., following a months-long renovation project designed to modernize the facility and enhance community spaces. Located at 8133 Sandpiper Circle, the revamped branch is part of the library system’s strategic plan to create […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library’s White Marsh Branch will soon close temporarily for upgrades and renovations. The renovations will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025. The branch is temporarily closing after business hours on Saturday, March 29th. The returns box will also close at this time. Full operations are expected to resume in late summer. Any holds not […]
TOWSON, MD—As 2024 comes to a close, Baltimore County Public Library has released its list of the most checked-out books of the year. The system circulated more than 8 million physical items during Fiscal Year 2024. There are a few books that quickly rose to the top of the charts and created an extensive hold list due to their popularity. […]