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 to Sunday, November 2 for a Private Event,
and will open late at 2 PM on Monday, November 3.
Regular Drive Thru hours are in effect only on October 31 and November 3,
while Drive Thru hours are 9 AM to 3:30 PM on November 1.
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 and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed from
Wednesday, December 24 through Saturday, December 27 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Branch Closure: The Norrisville and Edgewood Libraries are closed today, Wednesday, January 28th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Closure Notice: Tuesday, January 27th: All Harford County Public Library locations are closed due to inclement weather.

Foundation Logo

Overview of the HCPL Foundation

In 2000 the HCPL Foundation was launched to cultivate support and raise funds to enhance current library programs and support new initiatives. Our Foundation is a viable example of a public - private partnership in action. Harford County residents have a well-respected, innovative library system that is responsive to community needs.

The HCPL Foundation’s Board of Directors represents a cross section of the community and shares a commitment to improving our community.

Together we can combine both public and private resources to build a premiere library system recognized for delivering innovative services.

The Harford County Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (ID#23-2987712) and all gifts are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Information under the Maryland Charitable Organizations law can be obtained from the Secretary of State at 410-974-5534.

If you would like to make a donation by check, please make it payable to Harford County Public Library Foundation and mail it to: 1221-A Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, MD 21017




Contact Us



Amber Shrodes  Foundation Director

Amber C. Shrodes
Director of Philanthropy
and Community Engagement
Harford County Public Library

1221-A Brass Mill Road
Belcamp, MD 21017

Phone: 410.273.5600 ext. 6513
Fax: 410.273.5606
E-mail: shrodes@hcplonline.org

Taylor Carty - Foundation Specialist

Taylor Carty
Foundation & Community
Engagement Specialist

Harford County Public Library
1221-A Brass Mill Road
Belcamp, MD 21017

Phone: 410.273.5600 ext. 6514
Fax: 410.273.5606
E-mail: carty@hcplonline.org




Board of Directors

The Foundation is a volunteer board supported by staff from Harford County Public Library administration. The Board consists of three library trustees, the Library Director, and eleven to twenty-one interested county citizens.

Officers

Sharon M. Lipford

Sharon M. Lipford
President

Matthew Buecker

Matthew Buecker
Vice-President

Philip E. Logan

Philip E. Logan
Treasurer

Robin Sommer

Robin Sommer
Secretary

Directors

Matthew L. Allison

Matthew L. Allison

Silvana Bowker

Silvana Bowker

Terrance Flannery

Terrance Flannery

Rachel Harbin

Rachel Harbin

Mary L. Hastler

Mary L. Hastler

Sarah Klein

Sarah Klein

Carolyn K. Lambdin

Carolyn K. Lambdin

Jamila Mettee

Jamila Mettee

John Michael

John Michael

Diane Moore

Diane Moore

Angela Rose

Angela Rose

Laurie Slizewski

Laurie Slizewski

Brianna Stinebaugh-Blumberg

Brianna Stinebaugh-
Blumberg

Lee Tayson

Lee Tayson

Durbin Vido

Durbin Vido

Kathy Walsh

Kathy Walsh

Jonathan Waterhouse

Jonathan Waterhouse

Carol Wright

Carol Wright

Honorary Board Members

Mike Baldwin
Mark Daniels
Lance Hersh
Steven D. Linkous
Eric E. McLauchlin, Esq.

Board Member Emeritus

Mark DiBerardino
Andy Guckert
Cynthia Hergenhahn
Katherine Kelly
Carolyn Lambdin
Mary E. McClelland
David Patzer
Terry Troy
Linda Van Deusen
Mark Welsh
E. Louis Wienecke
Deborah Williams