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Do you like stories?
Everyone loves a good story and the library offers an array of storytimes for all ages. Have fun with Dora the Explorer and Blue's Clues or wiggle your toes while listening to stories of the sea and sand. Bring your baby to a Babies Love Books program of rhymes, fingertickles, music and simple stories followed by a playgroup. Follow this link to find out storytimes available at your favorite library branch http://www.hcplonline.info/events/calendar.cfm.
posted by Mary, Public Services Admin on 5/31/2006
Book Browsing is Just the Beginning
Looking for some good reads to take with you on vacation this summer? Check out the Friends of the HCPL Used Books Sales. Six branches are having sales in early June. Click here for dates and times. All proceeds benefit the specific library branch.
posted by hcplmarket on 5/30/2006
Jarrettsville Grand Opening Celebration
The official Grand Opening of the Jarrettsville Branch will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 8:30 am. The branch is located at 3722 Norrisville Road. Come join the fun! The event will begin with musical selections performed by the Jarrettsville Elementary School Band, followed by remarks from library and elected officials. Also enjoy refreshments and tours of the branch. The new state-of-the-art Jarrettsville Branch is the eleventh branch in the library system.
posted by hcplmarket on 5/23/2006
Get Help With Your Homework
If you need Homework Help, try one of our tutors. The Library has professional tutors available online and it's free! To find the link, go to either our Home Page and click on Live Homework Help or go to Online Resources and click on the the Homework Help button. Live Homework Help is only available 2 pm until Midnight for students in 3rd through 12th grade...
posted by Mary, Public Services Admin on 5/19/2006
Come Meet Tales!
Tales, the library mascot, will be visiting various event throughout the county. For a schedule of his appearances see the library's events calendar or click here.
posted by hcplmarket on 5/15/2006
Download an Audio Book
That's right, we've got two services offering online audio books for your download. One is called NetLibrary. Just set up an account on the home screen and you can access your account anywhere. The other service is part of Maryland's Digital E-library Consortium. Using the Overdrive Console, you can access both audio and e-book titles. Try it! We also have a handy FAQ page to help you get started.
posted by IrmBrown on 5/12/2006
Community Directory becomes Resource Guide
The HCPL Community Directory has now combined with the Harford County Government Resource Guide. If you need contact information for a community organization or service, browse the Resource Guide. Not only can you find the latest information in this fine directory, but you can email your own community information for online inclusion.
posted by IrmBrown on 5/10/2006
Harford Anime Clubs Featured
Our Anime Clubs are currently featured in a popular Anime Magazine called NewType USA. Anime Clubs meet at 4 different branches are geared for teens interested in the art and story of Anime. The TeenZone Anime website gives general information about anime as well as examples of local art, club meetings, a list of useful website about Anime.
Check it out.
posted by IrmBrown on 5/08/2006
What Should I Read Next?
If you've just finished a book and don't know what to read next, may I suggest you browser through our "Readers Place" - here you'll find librarian recommendations, booklists by topics, and lots of reading news. You'll also see a number of book clubs that have become quite popular, meeting both days and evenings. You can also sign up to receive these lists in your email. There's lots going on at the Readers Place, so give it click.
posted by IrmBrown on 5/05/2006
Art at the Library
Presented by the Harford Artist’s Association, a juried exhibit of fine local artworks continues at the Bel Air Branch from April 29-May 4 during library hours at the Bel Air Branch. There's still time to catch the show.
posted by IrmBrown on 5/03/2006
We've Got Wireless!
In case you've been wandering around the county looking for wireless hotspots, you can now add three of our branches to your list of locations. Abingdon, Fallston, and the new Jarrettsville branch are ready to go and over the next 6 months, one by one, each of our branches will have wireless for your convenience. Here's our branch map and links to the individual branch pages.
posted by IrmBrown on 5/02/2006
