Temporary Closure: The Schooner Cove area at the Havre de Grace Library will be closed on Friday, May 9, for a refresh. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Sunday, April 20, in observance of Easter.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
Library Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Monday, October 13, for Staff In-Service Day.
Library Closure: Abingdon Library will be closed
Friday, October 31, for a Private Event.
Library Closure: Abingdon Library will be closed
Saturday, November 1, for a Private Event.
Library Closure: Abingdon Library will be closed
Sunday, November 2, for a Private Event.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Early Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will close early at 5 PM
Wednesday, November 26.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Wednesday, December 24, in observance of Christmas Eve.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day.
Library Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Sunday, December 28.
Early Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will close early at 5 PM
Wednesday, December 31.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.
Weather Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Thursday, July 31, 2026, at 5:30 PM due to inclement weather.
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Notice of Board Meeting

The Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30PM, Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon, MD 21009.

The meeting is open to the public both in-person and virtually through Zoom. The Library continues to monitor COVID metrics and reserves the right to transition to a fully virtual meeting to ensure the safety of Trustees, staff, and community members. Any update to the meeting format will be posted to this page, no later than 12:00PM on the date of the meeting. Please click here for additional details on registration and attendance.

About the Board

The duties and responsibilities of the Library Board of Trustees are established by the Laws of Maryland Relating to Public Libraries. Each Trustee is appointed for a five-year term and may be eligible for reappointment for a second five-year term. The duties of the Trustees include: establish and operate the library to provide free services; set library policy; adopt reasonable rules, regulations, and bylaws for the use of the library and the conduct of its business; advise in the preparation of, and approve, the library budget; and more.


Application to the Board as a Trustee

Candidates must be residents of Harford County, have shown an interest in libraries, and who can bring demonstrated leadership and expertise to its membership.

To submit an application for Trustee, CLICK HERE.


Application to the Board as the Student Representative (non-voting)

Candidates must be residents of Harford County and be a senior in high school during the year serving on the Board. Applications are accepted during the junior year of high school.

For additional information, please contact Jennifer Button, Executive Administrator, at button@hcplonline.org



Meetings Schedule

Unless noted otherwise, Board Meetings are held monthly at the Abingdon Branch at 6:30 pm.


FY26 Board Meeting Dates

July 17, 2025
August 2025 – No Meeting
September 18, 2025
October 23, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 2025 – No Meeting
January 15, 2026
February 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026

Meeting Agendas and Approved Minutes



Trustees

Carol Wright
Carol Wright
Chairperson
Representing
Southwest Harford County
Colonel Jonas Vogelhut, US Army, Retired
Colonel Jonas Vogelhut,
US Army, Retired

Vice Chairperson
Representing
Central Harford County
J. Michael Woods
J. Michael Woods
Treasurer
Representing
Central Harford County



Dr. William B. Allen
Dr. William B. Allen
Representing
Northeast Harford County
Dr. Monique H. Head
Dr. Monique H. Head
Representing
Northwest Harford County
Terry Flannery
Terrance Flannery
Representing
Southeast Harford County
Errol E. Etting
Errol E. Etting
Representing
Southeast Harford County



Carolyn K. Lambdin - Representing Northeast Harford County
Carolyn K. Lambdin
Representing
Northeast Harford County
Isabella Lugo Frasqueri - Student Representative
Isabella Lugo Frasqueri
Student Representative
Jessica Boyle-Tsottles
Jessica Boyle-Tsottles
County Council Liaison