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Baltimore County Public Library CEO Sonia Alcantara-Antoine selected as The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women recipient

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library this week announced that its CEO, Sonia Alcántara-Antoine, has been selected as one of The Daily Record‘s Top 100 Women for 2023. The honor recognizes women in Maryland who have demonstrated professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. Alcántara-Antoine took the helm in 2021 and has been instrumental in expanding the library’s services and programs […]

Baltimore County Public Library announces newest member of Board of Library Trustees

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library has announced the newest member of its Board of Library Trustees, Havaca Ganguly, who was appointed by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski in August. Ganguly is currently the executive director for The Middendorf Foundation, a nonprofit supporting the arts, historic preservation, social services, health, environment and education. She hopes that her network can help support […]

Baltimore County Public Library to hold giveaway for Library Card Sign-Up Month

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and Baltimore County Public Library is celebrating with a giveaway. Participants must use their Baltimore County Public Library card to check out eight physical items, which could include books, DVDs, CDs, video games, or Library of Things items between September 1 and 30. Participants in need of a library card may register […]

Baltimore County Public Library again partners with Vision To Learn to provide children with free glasses

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to supply children in low-income households with glasses for the coming school year, Baltimore County Public Library is once again partnering with the nonprofit Vision To Learn, which will visit 12 of our branches over the summer months. Children who step aboard the organization’s mobile vision clinic will receive free eye exams and if needed, new […]

Oceans of Possibilities BCPL Summer Reading Challenge 2022

Baltimore County Public Library kicks off 2022 Summer Reading Challenge, announces summer meal program

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced the launch of the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities” and the challenge will run from June 21 to August 28, with a kickoff party on Saturday, June 18th. Families are invited to join the event from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the North Point Branch, […]

Baltimore County Public Library announces new digital literacy program

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library is launching a new Northstar Digital Literacy program. The free, online, self-paced program teaches participants basic computer skills and the online tools needed for success in daily life, employment, and education. Areas of learning include essential computer skills, essential software skills (Microsoft Office), and how to use technology in daily life including job search […]

Parkville Middle School student wins first place in Baltimore County Public Library’s horror story writing contest

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Three Baltimore County Public Schools students swept the “under 21” category of Baltimore County Public Library’s Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. Polly Sloan, a Grade 7 student at Parkville Middle School, won first place for “The Letters from No One,” about a man receiving mysterious and terrifying letters predicting his imminent death. Second place went to […]

Baltimore County Public Library permanently discontinues late fees

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library on Thursday announced that branches would eliminate extended loan fees, or late fees. Extended loan fees have been permanently discontinued and outstanding balances on cardholders’ accounts have been removed. Customers who may not have visited the library recently due to financial obligations or fear of accruing late fines are encouraged to visit their local […]

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