Holiday Closure: On Thursday July 4th and Friday, July 5th, all Harford County Public Library locations
will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Holiday Closure: On Saturday July 6th the Havre de Grace Library
will be closed for the Havre de Grace Independence Day Parade.
Norrisville Branch Closure: Beginning Monday, July 8th, and continuing through Friday, July 12th,
the Norrisville Library will be closed to repave the parking lot, weather permitting.
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2024

Buy local Taste of Harford event draws 450 to Vignon Manor Farm
May 24, 2024 – Bel Air News & Views

Sold Out Taste of Harford Welcomes More Than 450 Guests
May 22, 2024 – I95 Business

More than 450 Guests Attend Sold-out Taste of Harford
May 22, 2024 – Harford County Chamber of Commerce

Sold-Out Taste of Harford Welcomes More Than 450 Guests
May 22, 2024 – Havre de Grace Patch

Sold-Out Taste of Harford Welcomes More Than 450 Guests
May 22, 2024 – Aberdeen Patch

Sold-Out Taste of Harford Welcomes More Than 450 Guests
May 22, 2024 – Fallston Patch

Sold-Out Taste of Harford Welcomes More Than 450 Guests
May 22, 2024 – Bel Air Patch

Sold Out Taste of Harford Welcomes More Than 450 Guests
May 22, 2024 – Harford County Living

Taste of Harford: Celebrate local cuisine
May 16, 2024 – Fox 45

Good Morning Maryland from Taste of Harford which takes place May 19
May 13, 2024 – WMAR 2 News

Here's your preview for the upcoming Taste of Harford
May 12, 2024 – WBAL-TV/Sunday Brunch

Maryland Perspectives: Harford County Public Library
May 5, 2024 – 98 Rock

United Way of Central Maryland, Community Partners Provide Needed Resources to Harford County Residents During Project Connect Event
April 29, 2024 – NottinghamMD.com

HCPL Foundation will host a Taste of Harford in May
April 24, 2024 – The Aegis/Baltimore Sun

HCPL Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford
April 24, 2024 – The Aegis

Harford County Executive Unveils $1.23B Budget Proposal Amid Expected Revenue Shortfall
April 15, 2024 – The Aegis

Library CEO Mary Hastler highlights Taste of Harford
April 9, 2024 – WAMD 970

Good Morning Maryland from Harford County Public Library!
April 8, 2024 – WMAR 2 News

Library CEO Mary Hastler speaks with WPOC-FM’s Jeff St. Pierre about National Library Week, Taste of Harford, and Summer Reading
April 7, 2024 – 93.1 WPOC

Upcoming Listening Sessions To Discuss Use Of Opioid Restitution Funds In Harford County
April 3, 2024 – Havre de Grace Patch

Harford County Seeks Public Input on Use of Opioid Restitution Funds
April 2, 2024 – Bel Air Patch

2024 Leading Women Awards Celebrate Harford County Women
March 5, 2024 – Bel Air Patch

Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Six New Board Members
March 7, 2024 – Bel Air News & Views

Harford County Free Laptop Distribution | Photos
March 9, 2024 – The Aegis

Sarah Klein Named to the Harford County Public Library Foundation’s Board of Directors
March 19, 2024 – citybiz Baltimore

Sarah Klein, Klein’s Family Markets Community Relations and Front-End Operations Director, Named to the Harford County Public Library Foundation’s Board of Directors
March 19, 2024 – I95 Business

Sarah Klein Named to the Harford County Public Library Foundation’s Board of Directors
March 20, 2024 – Bel Air News & Views

Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford
March 21, 2024 – Bel Air Patch

Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford
March 21, 2024 – Havre de Grace Patch

Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford
March 21, 2024 – Aberdeen Patch

Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford
March 21, 2024 – Fallston Patch

Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford
March 21, 2024 – Harford County Living

Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford
March 21, 2024 – I95 Business

Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford
March 21, 2024 – Harford County Chamber of Commerce

Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford
March 21, 2024 – I95 Business

Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford
March 21, 2024 – Harford County Chamber of Commerce

Harford County Public Library Foundation to Host Taste of Harford May 19 at Vignon Manor Farm
March 21, 2024 – Bel Air News & Views

Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Six New Board Members
February 29, 2024 – Harford County Living

Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Six New Board Members
February 27, 2024 – Harford County Chamber of Commerce

Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Six New Board Members
February 27, 2024 – I95 Business

Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Six New Board Members
February 27, 2024 – Havre de Grace Patch

Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Six New Board Members
February 27, 2024 – Aberdeen Patch

Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Six New Board Members
February 27, 2024 – Fallston Patch

Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Six New Board Members
February 27, 2024 – Bel Air Patch

Harford County Public Library Hosts 4th Annual Women’s Summit
February 19, 2024 – Harford County Living

William B. Allen to Discuss New Book at Abingdon Library
February 13, 2024 – The Aegis

Harford County Public Library Hosts 4th Annual Women’s Summit March 5 at Abingdon Library
February 9, 2024 – Bel Air News & Views

Harford County Public Library Hosts 4th Annual Women’s Summit
February 8, 2024 – I95 Business

Harford County Public Library Hosts 4th Annual Women’s Summit
February 8, 2024 – Harford County Chamber of Commerce

Harford County Public Library Hosts 4th Annual Women’s Summit
February 8, 2024 – Havre de Grace Patch

Harford County Public Library Hosts 4th Annual Women’s Summit
February 8, 2024 – Aberdeen Patch

Harford County Public Library Hosts 4th Annual Women’s Summit
February 8, 2024 – Fallston Patch

Harford County Public Library Hosts 4th Annual Women’s Summit
February 8, 2024 – Bel Air Patch

Meet the Author Event to Focus on King George III as a Liberal Reformer, The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Feb. 29 at Abingdon Library
February 7, 2024 – Bel Air News & Views

Meet the Author: Dr. William B. Allen Discusses His New Book
February 2, 2024 – Harford County Living

Meet the Author: Dr. William B. Allen Discusses His New Book February 29 at the Abingdon Library
February 1, 2024 – I95 Business

Dr. William B. Allen Discusses New Book Feb. 29 at Abingdon Library
February 1, 2024 – Havre de Grace Patch

Dr. William B. Allen Discusses New Book Feb. 29 at Abingdon Library
February 1, 2024 – Aberdeen Patch

Dr. William B. Allen Discusses New Book Feb. 29 at Abingdon Library
February 1, 2024 – Fallston Patch

Dr. William B. Allen Discusses New Book Feb. 29 at Abingdon Library
February 1, 2024 – Bel Air Patch

Harford County Public Library Foundation to Host Taste of Harford May 19 at Vignon Manor Farm
March 21, 2024 – Bel Air News & Views

Harford Mutual Donates Over $425,000 to Charities
January 31, 2024 – The Aegis

Seniors, Veterans Can Apply for Property Tax Credit by April 1
January 25, 2024 – Bel Air Patch

Property Tax Credits Available for Seniors, Veterans in Harford County
January 23, 2024 – The Aegis

Bestselling Author Mary Jo Putney to Talk About Romance Novels at Abingdon Library
January 19, 2024 – The Aegis

Harford County Public Library to Host Romance Author Fest Feb. 1
January 15, 2024 – Bel Air News & Views

Harford County Library Seeks Board and Student Liaison
January 15, 2024 – The Aegis

Harford County Public Library Holds Romance Author Fest
January 11, 2024 – Harford County Living

Harford County Public Library Holds Romance Author Fest on February 1
January 11, 2024 – Bel Air Patch

Harford County Public Library Holds Romance Author Fest on February 1
January 11, 2024 – Fallston Patch

Harford County Public Library Holds Romance Author Fest on February 1
January 11, 2024 – Aberdeen Patch

Harford County Public Library Holds Romance Author Fest on February 1
January 11, 2024 – Havre de Grace Patch

Harford County Public Library Holds Romance Author Fest on February 1
January 11, 2024 – Harford County Chamber of Commerce

Harford County Public Library Holds Romance Author Fest February 1
January 11, 2024 – I95 Business

Fairy Tale and Superhero Festival | Photos
January 12, 2024 – The Aegis

Library CEO Mary Hastler highlights 2024 Fairy Tale and Superhero Festival
January 8, 2024 – WJZ@9

Library CEO Mary Hastler highlights 2024 Fairy Tale and Superhero Festival
January 7, 2024 – Fox 45 News

Harford County Public Library to host 6th Annual Fairy Tale & Superhero Festival at Abingdon Library Jan. 12
January 2, 2024 – Bel Air News & Views

Harford County Public Library Holds 6th Annual Fairy Tale & Superhero Festival at the Abingdon Library
January 2, 2024 – Harford County Living

HCPL Holds 6th Annual Fairy Tale & Superhero Festival January 12
January 2, 2024 – Bel Air Patch

HCPL Holds 6th Annual Fairy Tale & Superhero Festival January 12
January 2, 2024 – Fallston Patch

HCPL Holds 6th Annual Fairy Tale & Superhero Festival January 12
January 2, 2024 – Aberdeen Patch

HCPL Holds 6th Annual Fairy Tale & Superhero Festival January 12
January 2, 2024 – Havre de Grace Patch

Harford County Public Library Holds 6th Annual Fairy Tale & Superhero Festival at the Abingdon Library
January 2, 2024 – I95 Business

2023

HCPL Wins Third American In-house Design Award
September 27, 2023 – Bel Air Patch

HCPL Foundation Announces New Board President
September 18, 2023 – Harford County Chamber of Commerce

HCPL Celebrates Mysteries and Macabre Month in October
September 15, 2023 – I95 Business

Get Your Geek On at Fandom Fest
September 15, 2023 – The Aegis/Baltimore Sun

HCPL Foundation Hosts Fireside Chat with Peter Jay
September 13, 2023 – Harford County Chamber of Commerce

HCPL celebrates National Library Card Sign Up Month
August 30, 2023 – Bel Air Patch

L’Oreal Thompson Payton Discusses Her New Book
August 21, 2023 – Harford County Living

HCPL seeks a board of trustee for Southeast Harford County
August 22, 2023 – The Aegis/Baltimore Sun

HCPL Foundation receives $20,000 from Morris A. Mechanic Foundation
August 15, 2023 – Bel Air News & Views

Harford County Designates Cooling Centers
July 27, 2023 – Bel Air Patch

HCPL hosts Spelling Bee at Farm Fair
July 13, 2023 – The Star

HCPL in 4th of July Parades
July 5, 2023 – The Aegis/Baltimore Sun

Bel Air Library Reopens
June 28, 2023 – The Aegis/Baltimore Sun

Harford County Public Library offers free lunches at eligible sites
June 22, 2023 – The Aegis/Baltimore Sun

Summer Reading is underway!
June 6, 2023 - The Aegis/Baltimore Sun

Meet the Author: Jennifer S. Kelly
May 26, 2023 – Bel Air News

Featured Mover¬: Amber Shrodes, Harford County Public Library
May 16, 2023 – The Daily Record

Harford County Public Library hosts spring events
April 23, 2023 – The Aegis/Baltimore Sun

Harford County Public Library Welcomes Bill Blewett to Discuss His New Memoir
April 11, 2023 – Harford County Living

Fairy Tale, Superhero & Ninja Festival 2023
January 23, 2023 – The Aegis/The Baltimore Sun

Library CEO Mary Hastler highlights Fairy Tale, Superhero and Ninja Festival on Fox 45 News
January 18, 2023 – Fox 45 Baltimore

Conversations with Rich Bennett
January 16, 2023 – Harford County Living

Harford County Public Library Celebrates Genealogy Week
January 04, 2023 – Harford County Chamber of Commerce

2022

Harford County Public Library Announces 2023 Winter Reading Program
December 23, 2022 – Harford County Living

Harford County Public Library Holds Annual Staff Day, Honors More Than 50 Staff Members for Service Anniversaries
December 1, 2022 – Harford County Chamber of Commerce

Sweet Treats from Around the World Highlight December 14 Episode of Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table
November 29, 2022 ¬ Harford County Living

What’s New At The Harford County Public Library
November 29, 2022 – Comcast Newsmakers

Maryland Perspectives: Harford County Public Library
November 27, 2022 - 98 Rock

New Agriculture-themed library opens in Darlington
November 14, 2022 – The Baltimore Sun

Harford County Public Library Foundation Raises More Than $50,000 at 18th Annual Gala
November 12, 2022 – Harford County Living

Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table : Oysters, Oysters Everywhere
November 9, 2022 – The Baltimore Sun

Fandom Fest in Abingdon branch of HCPL
October 25, 2022 – The Baltimore Sun

Learning about our Darlington Library
October 17, 2022 - CBS Baltimore

Mary Hastler highlights the opening of the new Darlington Library and the renovations completed at the Aberdeen Library
October 6, 2022 - WAMD 970

Harford TV features Mary Hastler HCPL’s Silver Reader interview
September 29, 2022 - Harford TV

Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table: “A Visit Down Memory Lane”
September 13, 2022 - The Aegis

Aberdeen Library Ribbon Cutting
September 1, 2022 - The Baltimore Sun

Celebrating Summer Reading with The Daniel Bennett Group
August 16, 2022 - The Aegis

Jennifer Weiner launches new book tour at Harford County Public Library
April 28, 2022 - The Aegis

Harford MagaScene celebrates Harford County Public Library
April 27, 2022 - Harford TV

WJZ-TV's "Baltimore Buzz" featured Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table's March 16, 2022 episode with special guest Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress!
March 16, 2022 - Baltimore Buzz" segment on WJZ-TV

Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table’ Wants to Throw a Dinner Party
February 2,2022 - The Baltimore Magazine

Mary Hastler shares exciting information about Season 2 of "Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table" and other fun Library happenings!
Part 1 of the Interview | Part 2 of the Interview
January 16, 2022 - Maryland Today (WPOC, Z104.3, 102.7 JACK FM)

2021

Mary Hastler discusses the upcoming Harford County Public Library Foundation "Once Upon A Rodeo" fundraiser on Coffee With.
June 15, 2021 - WJZTV 13 News

Mary Hastler discusses the upcoming Harford County Public Library Foundation "Once Upon A Rodeo" fundraiser on Good 2 Know.
June 4, 2021 - WMAR 2 News

2020

Mary Hastler spoke with Justin Mallow at WHGM Gold about her new role as Chair of the Board at Maryland Humanities.
November 24, 2020 - 100.5FM WHGM Gold

CEO, Mary Hastler, was featured in the August 2020 issue of Baltimore Style magazine as part of their on-going series "Restart".
August 2020 Baltimore Style

Mary Hastler, discusses HCPL’s reopening and the safety measures put in place.
June 8, 2020 - Fox45 News

Mary Hastler spoke with John Patti at WBAL Radio to discuss HCPL opening with modified services.
June 5, 2020 - WBAL 1090/FM 101.5

Mary Hastler spoke with WPOC-FM's Jeff St. Piere about how Harford County Public library continues to serve customers of all ages through the Covid-19 crisis.
April 12, 2020 - 93.1 WPOC

HCPL 2020 Women’s Summit Author Sandra Magsamen on WYPR!
March 2, 2020 - 88.1FM WYPR

Harford County Public Library’s "Harford Edge" named favorite local podcast/internet show by the readers of Harford County Living
February 2020 - Harford County Living

Fairy Tale and Superhero Festival
January 11, 2020 - Fox45 News

2019

Living Well - Making the most of your senior years
August 30, 2019 - Harford Cable Network

Help for furloughed workers at local libraries
January 22, 2019 - ABC2 WMAR Baltimore

Fairytale and Superhero Festival
January 12, 2019 - Fox45 News

Bel Air Library Fairy Tale and Superhero Festival
January 9, 2019 - The Aegis

2018

Interview with Mary Hastler about upcoming events at Harford County Public Library
March 12, 2018 - Comcast Newsmakers

2013

Harford Co. Public Library’s Little Leapers Foster Early Literacy Through STEM
March 27, 2013 - WJZ13 CBS Baltimore

Harford library offers kits to give kids a leap on science — Little Leapers education materials aimed at preschoolers
March 24, 2013 - Baltimore Sun