Harford County Public Library

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.

Branch Closure: The Havre de Grace library will be closed Saturday, July 5,
for the Havre de Grace Independence Day Parade.

Creating Your Own Early Literacy/STEM Kits

We have received many questions about Little Leapers kits that ask how libraries and other organizations might develop their own versions of early literacy/STEM kits. Harford County Public Library's Little Leapers Kits were developed by library staff with backgrounds in early childhood education, child development, and science education. We used the five literacy practices (talking, singing, reading, playing and talking) from ALA's Every Child Ready to Read 2nd edition, as a foundation when creating the activities within the kits. Harford County Public Library is very pleased to share this information! We ask that if you use the information included, please give attribution to Harford County Public Library.

Little Leaper FAQ: Things to Know about Creating Little Leapers Kits

Little Leapers Kits: Please find a pdf of the Activity Binder and a list of Kit Contents & Vendor below:

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Little Leapers Information Center

Creating Your Own Early Literacy/STEM Kits