Temporary Closure: The Schooner Cove area at the Havre de Grace Library will be closed on Thursday, 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.
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