Early Closure: On Friday, November 15th, starting at 3 PM, the Abingdon Library will be closing early for a private event.
The branch drive-thru will remain open until 5:00 PM.
Early Closure: On Wednesday, November 27th, all Harford County Public Library locations
will close early at 5 PM for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Holiday Closure: On Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th, all Harford County Public Library locations
will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day and the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Schooner Cove Closure: Beginning Monday, December 9th through Saturday, December 14th, the
Schooner Cove Wow Space at the Havre de Grace Library will be closed for refresh.
Holiday Closure: On Tuesday, December 24th, and Wednesday, December 25th, all Harford County Public Library locations
will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Early Closure: On Tuesday, December 31st, all Harford County Public Library locations
will close early at 5 PM for New Year's Eve.
Holiday Closure: On Wednesday, January 1st, all Harford County Public Library locations
will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.
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