Friends of the Library

Friends of Harford County Public Library are non-profit volunteer citizens groups in the community with a common concern for the library’s active expansion and participation in community life. They enrich the resources of the library by sponsoring book sales, fund-raising, and programming. There are eleven Friends of the Library groups in Harford County and each group advocates & raises funds on behalf of their specific branch.

Donations

The Friends accept donation for their book sales. Please contact your local branch for information about how to donate.

The Friends will accept books and media in good condition for resale. They are unable to accept items that are dirty, water damaged, or have mold. Please do not donate textbooks, encyclopedias, or media types that the library does not currently circulate (ex. Videocassettes, audiocassettes). The Friends of the Library will be happy to provide a receipt for your donation.

Aberdeen Friends of Harford County Public Library

If you are interested in more information, please visit the Aberdeen Branch or call (410) 638-5608.

Year established: 1990 (Re-established)
President: Mary Ellen Dunne

Meeting Minutes
More about the Aberdeen Branch

Abingdon Friends of Harford County Public Library

If you are interested in more information, please visit the Abingdon Branch or call (410) 638-3990.

Year established: 2004
Meetings: Monthly – fourth Monday
President: Cynthia Hergenhahn

More about the Abingdon Branch

Bel Air Friends of Harford County Public Library

A Message from the Board Members, Bel Air Friends, Harford County Public Library:

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic we are extending our memberships, at no cost, until June 30, 2021. We wish the best to you and your loved ones. Stay safe, stay healthy.

The Board Members, Bel Air Friends

If you are interested in more information, please visit the Bel Air Branch or call (410) 638-3151.

Year established: 1990 (Re-established)
Meetings: Monthly - fourth Monday
President: Bonnie Bailey

Meeting Minutes
Supported Initiatives
Bylaws
More about the Bel Air Branch

Darlington Friends of Harford County Public Library

If you are interested in more information, please visit the Darlington Branch or please call (410) 638-3750.

President: Helen Shields

Meeting Minutes
More about the Darlington Branch

Fallston Friends of Harford County Public Library

If you are interested in more information, please visit the Fallston Branch or call (410) 638-3003.

Year established: February 1988
Meetings: Contact the Branch for upcoming meetings
President: Nadine Bowen

Bylaws
Meeting Minutes
More about the Fallston Branch

Havre de Grace Friends of Harford County Public Library

If you are interested in more information, please visit the Havre de Grace Branch or call (410) 939-6700.

Year established: June 1976
Meetings: nine times a year
September - December, February - June
President: Debbie Bowman Pasco

Meeting Minutes
More about the Havre de Grace Branch

Jarrettsville Friends of Harford County Public Library

If you are interested in more information, please visit the Jarrettsville Branch or call (410) 692-7887.

Year established: 1999
President: Pat Potler

More about the Jarrettsville Branch

Joppa Friends of Harford County Public Library

If you are interested in this newly re-established Friends group, please visit the Joppa Branch or call 410-612-1660.

Year established: June 1991 (reorganized 2006)
President: Judith Amey

More about the Joppa Branch

Norrisville Friends of Harford County Public Library

If you are interested in more information, please visit the Norrisville Branch or call (410) 692-7850.

Year established: 1996
President: Nancy Gladden

Suppported Initiatives
More about the Norrisville Branch

North Harford Friends of Harford County Public Library

If you are interested in more information, please visit the Whiteford Branch or call (410) 638-3608.

Year established: 1989
Meetings: Scheduled in January, April, July, and October
President: Betsy Galbreath

More about the Whiteford Branch