Press Releases
Cozy Up With A Good Book’ During Harford County Public Library’s 2025 Winter Reading Program December 19, 2024
Harford County Public Library Holds Annual Staff Day, Honors 60 Staff Members for Service Anniversaries November 22, 2024
Harford County Public Library’s ‘Meet the Author’ Program Features Country Life Farm’s Josh Pons November 11, 2024
Harford County Public Library’s 20th Annual Gala Raises $80,000 Net For Essential Resources, Services & Programs October 28, 2024
Harford County Public Library Participates in Maryland STEM Festival October 18 - November 17
October 10, 2024
Harford County Public Library Hosts TeenTober Events September 25, 2024
Harford County Public Library Celebrates Family History Month with Genealogy Programs September 16, 2024
Harford County Public Library’s Fandom Fest Encourages Customers to Get Their Geek On September 9, 2024
Harford County Public Library Celebrates National Library Card Sign-up Month September 3, 2024
Harford County Public Library Foundation Launches Game Changers Business Speaker Series with Dr. Anirban Basu August 27, 2024
Harford County Public Library Hosts Five Meet the Author Events in the Fall August 19, 2024
Harford County Public Library Hosts 20th Annual Gala October 26 August 12, 2024
Harford County Public Library Welcomes ‘See You Later, Alligator’ Author Lana Button August 5, 2024
Harford County Public Library Hosts Author Hannah McKinnon August 1, 2024
Maryland Library Association Presents Excellence in Marketing Award to Harford County Public Library June 4, 2024
Harford County Public Library Launches Summer Reading June 1 May 28, 2024
Sold-Out Taste of Harford Welcomes More Than 450 Guests May 22, 2024
Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Taste of Harford March 25, 2024
Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Six New Board Members February 27, 2024
Harford County Public Library Opening at Noon Today, Saturday, February 17, 2024 February 17, 2024
Harford County Public Library Hosts 4th Annual Women’s Summit March 12, 2024
Meet the Author: Dr. William B. Allen Discusses His New Book February 01, 2024
Harford County Public Library Opening at Noon Today, Saturday, January 20, 2024 January 20, 2024
Harford County Public Library is Closed Today, Friday, January 19, 2024 January 19, 2024
Harford County Public Library Opening at Noon Today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 January 16, 2024
Harford County Public Library Holds Romance Author Fest January 11, 2024
Harford County Public Library Closing at 3:00 PM Today, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. January 9, 2024
Harford County Public Library Seeking Candidates for Board of Trustees and Student Liason January 3, 2024
'Book Your Journey' for Harford County Public Library's
2024 Winter Reading Program December 20, 2023
Harford County Public Library Offers Genealogy Programs
September 29, 2023
Harford County Public Library Wins Third
American Inhouse Design Award™
September 27, 2023
Harford County Public Library Foundation
Announces New Board President
September 18, 2023
Harford County Public Library Celebrates
Mysteries and Macabre Month in October
September 15, 2023
Harford County Public Library Foundation
Hosts Fireside Chat with Peter Jay
September 13, 2023
‘Get Your Geek On’ at Harford County Public Library’s Fandom Fest
September 5, 2023
‘A Library Card is ELEMENTAL’: Harford County Public Library Celebrates National Library Card Sign-up Month
August 30, 2023
‘SpyBall: Secrets in the Stacks’ Tickets Go On Sale August 31
August 23, 2023
Harford County Public Library Foundation Receives
$20,000 Donation from The Morris A. Mechanic Foundation
August 15, 2023
L’Oreal Thompson Payton Discusses Her New Book at
‘Meet the Author’ Event at Abingdon Library
August 14, 2023
Harford County Public Library is Closing Early Today, Monday, August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023
Harford County Public Library Seeking Candidate For Board Trustee To Represent Southeast Harford County
August 2, 2023
Bel Air Library Reopens June 28
June 23, 2023
Harford County Public Library’s ‘All Together Now’
Summer Reading Adventure Begins June 1
May 31, 2023
Harford County Public Library Hosts Turf Writer Jennifer S. Kelly at Meet the Author Event in Havre de Grace June 7
May 25, 2023
Harford County Public Library Announces Amber Shrodes as Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement
May 9, 2023
Harford County Public Library Welcomes
Bill Blewett to Discuss His New Memoir
April 10, 2023
Harford County Public Library Hosts
Special Guests and Presenters in April and May
April 5, 2023
Bel Air Library Closes on April 5 for Major Repairs
March 29, 2023
Harford County Public Library Hosts
Meet the Author Events in April and May
March 20, 2023
Harford County Public Library Names
Arthur Squire Facilities & Operations Director
March 7, 2023
Harford County Public Library Seeking Candidates For Board Membership And Student Liaison Representative
February 1, 2023
Harford County Public Library Holds 5th Annual Fairy Tale,
Superhero & Ninja Festival January 20 at the Abingdon Library
January 12, 2023
Harford County Public Library Celebrates Genealogy Week
January 4, 2023
2022
Winter Reading 2023: You Are What You Read!
December 22, 2022
Harford County Public Library Has A Delayed Open At Noon.
Today, Thursday, December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022
Harford County Public Library Holds Annual Staff Day,
Honors More Than 50 Staff Members for Service Anniversaries
December 1, 2022
Sweet Treats from Around the World Highlight
December 14 Episode of Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table
November 28, 2022
Harford County Public Library Foundation
Raises More Than $50,000 at 18th Annual Gala
November 16, 2022
Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table Celebrates Oysters
During November 9 Episode
October 24, 2022
Harford County Public Library Holds Ribbon-cutting Ceremony and
Grand Opening For New Darlington Library
October 20, 2022
Get Your Geek On: Harford County Public Library
Hosts Fandom Fest on October 22
October 7, 2022
Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table Focuses on Living a Plant Forward
Life For the Bay and For Your Body on October 12 Episode
September 21, 2022
Harford County Public Library Announces Closing of
Current Darlington Library Location as Preparations begin
for Move to New Darlington Library Location
September 14, 2022
Harford County Public Library Unveils Newly Renovated
Children's Outdoor Story Garden and Department in Aberdeen
August 31, 2022
Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table Takes 'A Visit Down Memory Lane'
During the September 14 Episode
August 17, 2022
Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table Goes
'Down the Ocean, Hon, Beach Food is Calling' on July 13
June 24, 2022
'Oceans of Possibilities' Highlight Harford County Public
Library's Summer Reading Adventure 2022
June 7, 2022
'Parties in the Springtime' Wraps Up Season 2 of
Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Tabley
April 18, 2022
New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner
Launches In-Person Book Tour at Abingdon Library
April 12, 2022
'It's Time to Start Your Garden' is the Theme of the
April 13 Episode of Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table
March 28, 2022
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Joins Chef John Shields and
Mary Hastler on March 16 Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table
March 1, 2022
'A Love Story for All' is the Theme of the February 9
Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table Episode
January 27, 2022
'Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table' Focuses on
All Things 'Kraut' in January 26 Episode
January 10, 2022
2021
Winter Reading 2022: Celebrate with a Good Book
December 28, 2021
Harford County Public Library Distributes
COVID-19 Test Kits Thursday, December 30
December 28, 2021
Harford County Public Library Distributes
COVID-19 Test Kits Wednesday, December 15
December 10, 2021
Harford County Public Library Announces New Name,
Season 2 of 'Chesapeake Farm & Bay to Table'
November 22, 2021
Harford County Public Library Distributes
COVID Test Kits Saturday, November 20
November 17, 2021
Harford County Public Library Partners with
Harford County Public Schools on Digital Library Access
November 8, 2021
Harford County Public Library Foundation
Elects Three New Board Members
October 21, 2021
Havre de Grace Library Bench
Dedicated in Memory of Volunteer
September 30, 2021
October 7 'Farm & Bay to Table'
Showcases Seafood - Maryland Style!
September 24, 2021
Harford County Public Library Celebrates
End of Summer Reading Adventure at Broom's Bloom
September 9, 2021
September 9 'Farm & Bay to Table' Showcases
Healthy Snacks, Meals for Back-to-School Days
August 26, 2021
Harford County Public Library Sponsors Author Tour and
Hosts Group Discussions for 2021 One Maryland One Book
August 24, 2021
Harford County Public Library Hosts Poster Exhibition to
Commemorate the 20th anniversary of September 11
August 19, 2021
'Farm & Bay to Table' Virtual Program on August 12
Focuses on 'Locavore Pizza - Say What!'
August 3, 2021
Harford County Public Library Partners with
Chef John Shields on 'Farm & Bay to Table' Series
July 7, 2021
HCPL's Tails and Tales Summer Reading Adventure 2021
Offers Programs for the Entire Family
June 14, 2021
Harford County Public Library Foundation's 'Once Upon A Rodeo' Features Family Friendly Fun with Rodeo, Food, Music, Vendors
May 19, 2021
Harford County Public Library Foundation President
Receives MLA Outstanding Volunteer Award
May 13, 2021
Harford County Public Library Hosts Virtual Programs
in Support of Mental Health Awareness Month
May 6, 2021
Harford County Public Library Donates
Books for Adult Drug Court Graduates
March 31, 2021
Harford County Public Library Welcomes Back Customers to the Aberdeen,
Bel Air and Norrisville Libraries March 8
March 3, 2021
Harford County Public Library Hosts Chef John Shields
for Virtual Warm Winter Cooking Demo
February 3, 2021
Take Out a Good Cookbook
January 27, 2021
Harford County Public Library Staff
Donate to SARC's Holiday Project
January 25, 2021
Winter Reading: Take Out a Good Book
January 12, 2021
Harford County Public Library Hosts Virtual
Genealogy Week January 19-22
January 8, 2021
Maryland Humanities Elects Mary Hastler Chair of Board
November 9, 2020
Harford County Public Library Hosts
Virtual Cooking Demo with John Shields
October 26, 2020
Harford County Public Library Hosts Jennifer S. Kelly, Author of 'Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown'
September 29, 2020
Harford County Public Library Welcomes Back Customers to the Aberdeen,
Bel Air and Norrisville Libraries March 8
March 3, 2021
2020
Harford County Public Library Wins
Graphic Design USA Inhouse Design Award
September 24, 2020
Harford County Public Library Hosts
One Maryland One Book Virtual Author Visit October 7
September 22, 2020
Harford County Public Library Invites Customers to Share Their Library Card 'SUPERpower' during September
September 2, 2020
Erica Gross Joins Harford County Public Library's
Human Resources Team
July 7, 2020
Harford County Public Library Welcomes Back Customers
June 9, 2020
Harford County Public Library Launches
Summer Reading Virtual Adventure
June 8, 2020
Harford County Public Library Reopens With Modified Services
May 22, 2020
Harford County Public Library Receives Nearly $24,000 Grant
to Expand Wi-Fi Beyond Library Buildings
May 7, 2020
Harford County Public Library Makes, Donates Ear Clips
for Masks at UM Upper Chesapeake Health
May 4, 2020
Harford County Public Library Offers Numerous
Free Online Resources for the Entire Family
April 21, 2020
Harford County Public Library Remains Closed
Indefinitely in Response to COVID-19
March 26, 2020
Harford County Public Library Closes March 15-31
March 13, 2020
Harford County Public Library
Suspends Public Programs Through March
March 12, 2020
Harford County Public Library Provides
Online Information Resources about Coronavirus, COVID-19
March 6, 2020
Harford County Public Library Hosts
7th Annual Genealogy Conference
February 14, 2020
Harford County Public Library Searches For Student Representative For Board Membership
February 14, 2020
Harford County Public Library Seeking Two Candidates For Board Membership
February 14, 2020
Artist, Author and Columnist Sandra Magsamen Headlines
Harford County Public Library's Third Women's Summit
February 5, 2020
George Washington's Guide to Civility
January 30, 2020
Harford County Public Library Hosts Black History Programs
January 10, 2020
Harford County Public Library Holds 4th Annual Fairy Tale & Superhero Festival January 17 at the Bel Air Library
January 2, 2020
2019
Winter Reading: We Love to Read a Latte
December 9, 2019
Harford County Public Library Appoints Carol Wright to Board of Trustees
November 27, 2019
Jordan Lally and His Big Infinite Band Perform
Free Family-Friendly Concert at Abingdon Library
November 21, 2019
Harford County Public Library
Receives Statue in Memory of Joyce Bonsell
November 19, 2019
Harford County Public Library Presents Roenna Fahrney Awards, Honors Staff for Service Anniversaries
November 15, 2019
Harford County Public Library Foundation
Raises More Than $100,000 at 15th Annual Gala
November 13, 2019
Holiday Tea with Santa and Friends on December 7
November 7, 2019
The Stealing of the Wyeth Paintings
October 22, 2019
In Pursuit: The Hunt for the Beltway Snipers
October 11, 2019
Abingdon Library Reopens October 15
October 8, 2019
Nearly 15,000 Participate in Summer Reading Challenge
October 2, 2019
Harford County Public Library Receives Book
Written by Korean War Veteran
September 6, 2019
9th Annual Comic-Con Celebrates All Things 'Geek'
September 3, 2019
Harford County Public Library Receives
Donation of Hugo Award Novels
August 20, 2019
Harford County Public Library Seeking Candidate For Board Membership
June 24, 2019
A Universe of Stories': Harford County Public Library Launches Summer Reading Challenge June 17
June 3, 2019
Aberdeen Library Undergoes Renovation;
Library will be Closed June 1 and 15
May 24, 2019
Harford County Public Library Receives first Excellence in Marketing
Award from the Maryland Library Association
May 20, 2019
Harford County Public Library's Charm City Series
Features Classic Baltimore Restaurants
April 15, 2019
Harford County Public Library's Mary Hastler
Honored as an Influential Marylander for the Second Time
April 4, 2019
Harford County Public Library's Charm City Series
Features Author Kevin Cowherd on April 24 in Jarrettsville
March 20, 2019
8th Annual Romancing the Chrome Returns to Jarrettsville April 13
March 15, 2019
Abingdon Library Closes March 3 for
Window and Roof Replacement Project
March 1, 2019
Harford County Public Library Hosts
6th Annual Genealogy Conference
February 26, 2019
Harford County Public Library Closing At 4 P.M. Today, Monday, February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019
Harford County Public Library Hosts
2nd Annual Women's Summit March 5
February 6, 2019
Harford County Public Library Is Closing At 3:00 Pm Today, Tuesday, January 29, 2019
January 29, 2019
Harford County Public Library Hosts Black History Month Events
January 23, 2019
Harford County Public Library Provides Resources to
Federal Workers Affected by the Shutdown
January 21, 2019
A Night Out @ the Library: Valen-tinis with Drew Lazor
January 11, 2019
Harford County Public Library Searches For Student Representative For Board Membership
January 7, 2019
2018
Harford County Child Advocacy Center Donates Books, DVDs
to Harford County Public Library
January 7, 2019
Fairy Tale Festival Expands, Adds Superheroes
January 2, 2019
Harford County Public Library Seeking Candidate For Board Membership
January 2, 2019
Harford County Public Library Looks for
'Human Library Book' volunteers
December 19, 2018
Winter Reading: Eat, Drink, Read: The Second Course
December 3, 2018
New York Times Bestselling Author Laura Lippman
Visits Abingdon Library for Family Event
November 15, 2018
HCPL Cares! Provides Opportunities to Contribute to Holiday Donation Drives
November 12, 2018
Capture the Flag: Harford County Public Library Offers an Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity Competition
October 3, 2018
Celebrating National Family History Month in October
September 27, 2018
Get Your Geek on With 8th Comic Con October 20
September 25, 2018
Nearly 17,000 Participate in Summer Reading Challenge
September 22, 2018
Honoring the Great War's Lost Battalion:
Historian Ed Lengel Discusses New Book about WWI
September 10, 2018
Harford County Public Library Gifted With Two World War Ii Historical Volumes
August 10, 2018
Graphic Design USA Announces Harford County Public Library As A Winner Of 2018 American Inhouse Design Awards
July 26, 2018
Direct from New York: The Daniel Bennett Group
July 2, 2018
Harford County Public Library's Mary Hastler Receives Maryland Library Association Outstanding Member Award
May 7, 2018
Library Honors Volunteers At 19TH Annual Celebration
April 30, 2018
2017
Among the guests attending the Harford Living Treasures tea reception September 14 at the Liriodendron were Harford Living Treasures Sam B. Fielder, Jr., Charles W. Irwin, Councilman “Capt’n” Jim McMahan, William H. Cox, Jr. and Harford County Public Library CEO Mary Hastler (second left). (Photo Courtesy of Harford County Public Library)
2016
THE FRIENDS OF JARRETTSVILLE LIBRARY RECEIVE A $1,000 DONATION FROM
JARRETTSVILLE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY LIBRARIES TO SERVE AS "COOLING CENTERS"
JULY 20 – 21; HEAT INDEX EXPECTED TO APPROACH 105 DEGREES
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION HOSTS
AUTHOR E.D. BAKER
FOR A LITTLE ROYAL HIGHNESS TEA PARTY (pdf)
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCE A “SUPER” TIME AT THE LIBRARY!
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY LIBRARIES TO SERVE AS COOLING CENTERS ON JUNE 23
(pdf)
LIBRARY HACKS THE ONLINE SCAVENGER HUNT WINNER AWARDED
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND WALMART UNMASK SUPERHERO ACTION FIGURE KITS
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES 2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
(pdf)
WAYNE KARLIN TO DISCUSS HIS BOOK
WANDERING SOULS: Journeys with the Dead and the Living in Viet Nam
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES TRIPLE CROWN DAY Featuring Author of Secretariat's Meadow(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION AND THE JARRETTSVILLE
LIONS CLUB HOST THE 4 TH ANNUAL "ROMANCING THE CHROME" CAR SHOW
(pdf)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
& HIS FURRY BEST FRIEND SERVICE DOG, TUESDAY, VISIT LIBRARY
(pdf)
REBECCA JESSOP SELECTED AS NEW DIRECTOR
OF HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
(pdf)
EARLY LITERACY EXPERTS BRING DIGITAL NEIGHBORHOOD
TO LIBRARY’S DOORSTEP
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
WITH 'UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES' FOR LEARNING, CREATING
(pdf)
TEENS SHOW OFF BIG-SCREEN TALENT
IN FILM THIS! BOOK TRAILERS CONTEST
(pdf)
AUTHOR ELAINE EFF VISITS JARRETTSVILLE LIBRARY
TO DISCUSS BOOK ON PAINTED SCREENS OF BALTIMORE
(pdf)
CAL RIPKEN, JR., KEVIN COWHERD HOLD BOOK DISCUSSION, SIGNING
AT ABINGDON LIBRARY
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES
HOLD RECEPTIONS FOR STUDENT ARTISTS
(pdf)
DEFENSE OF THE NATION EXHIBIT AT ABINGDON LIBRARY
HONORS MARYLAND'S ROLE IN WAR OF 1812
(pdf)
BLACK GOSPEL MUSIC EXPERIENCE CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNUAL PERFORMANCE IN HAVRE DE GRACE(pdf)
VETERANS INVITED TO READING AND DISCUSSION SERIES AT BEL AIR LIBRARY(pdf)
FOUR HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES
TO SERVE AS WARMING CENTERS TODAY
(pdf)
AUTHOR DANIEL STASHOWER DISCUSSES BOOK AT BEL AIR LIBRARY
(pdf)
IOTA NU CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY DONATES BOOKS TO LIBRARY
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
(pdf)
CLUB PROMOTES KINDNESS AT BEL AIR LIBRARY
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF RECOGNIZED FOR ACHIEVEMENTS
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES TO HOST LIVE STREAMING OF COUNTY'S VIRTUAL TOWN HALL BUDGET MEETING
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SEARCHES FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP (pdf)
HANDMADE ITEMS DONATED BY LIBRARY TO LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTER
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENS INNOVATION LAB
AT ABINGDON BRANCH
(pdf)
WHITEFORD LIBRARY CELEBRATES 35 YEARS SERVING COMMUNITY
(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES
DONATE TOYS TO THE AEGIS EMPTY STOCKING FUND
(pdf)
FALLSTON LIBRARY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS SERVING THE COMMUNITY(pdf)
LOCAL GIRL SCOUT COMPLETES HER GOLD AWARD WITH WORK AT LIBRARY(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S STAR LIBRARIES(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING FOR HAVRE DE GRACE BRANCH (pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES TITLE SPONSOR OF SCHOONER COVE (pdf)
JUST WRITE WRITER’S CONFERENCE HUGE SUCCESS (pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY APPOINTS NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS (pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES INNOVATION LAB AT ABINGDON lIBRARY (pdf)
SUNDAY HOURS 2014 (pdf)
HAVRE DE GRACE LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR RENOVATION AND EXPANSION (pdf)
THROUGH THE PERILOUS FIGHT – BALTIMORE AND THE WAR OF 1812 TOLD BY AUTHOR STEVE VOGEL (pdf)
MEET THE AUTHORS @ YOUR LIBRARY THIS FALL! (pdf)
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