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.
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will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day and the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Schooner Cove Wow Space at the Havre de Grace Library will be closed for refresh.
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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.
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will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.
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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 & ProgramsOctober 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

2023

'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

UPDATED - HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NOW CLOSING AT 3 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 20
Harford County Public Library

Harford County Public Library Foundation, Jarrettsville Lions Club host Seventh Annual Romancing the Chrome April 14
Romancing the Chrome 2018

Harford County Public Library Foundation Announces 2018 Gala Theme
Gala 2018 Theme

New York Times Best-selling Author Jeannette Walls Headlines Harford County Public Library Events (pdf)
Jeanette Walls

Harford County Public Library Hosts Women's Summit: March 6 gathering features keynote address by Deborah Phelps (pdf)
Deborah Phelps

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SEARCHES FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP (pdf)
Student Board Representative


Student Representative Board Application

2017

Harford County Public Library Launches Carly's Bikes (pdf)
Carley's Bikes

Bel Air Library Hosts Annual Fairy Tale Festival (pdf)
Fairy Tale Festival

WINTER READING: EAT, DRINK, READ
Harford County Public Library offers annual Winter Reading Program for adults and teens (pdf)
Winter Reading

Old-Fashioned Holiday on Union Avenue
Havre de Grace Library and Cultural Center at the Opera House offer movies, activities to celebrate the holidays (pdf)
Havre de Grace

Harford County Public Library Foundation Raises More Than $100,000 at Annual Gala (pdf)
Annual Gala

Harford County Public Library Appoints Charles Ross Director of Human Resources Photo of Charles Ross

Harford County Public Library Receives The Daily Record's Innovator of the Year Award for the Fourth Time (pdf)
Innovator of the Year Award

Bel Air Library Hosts Daylong Comic Con October 21 (pdf)
Comic Con

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS AUTHOR VISIT, BOOK DISCUSSION ABOUT ADDICTION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND FAMILIES (pdf)
Seventh Wish

Harford Living Treasures Gather at Liriodendron (pdf)
Harford Living Treasures Gather

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)

Record Number Participate in Summer Reading Challenge (pdf) Fallston Middle School Bel Air High School Youth Benefit Elementary School

Harford County Public Library Appoints Dombeck Foundation Director (pdf)
Jenny Dombeck

The Artifacts of Outlander (pdf)
Outlander Exhibit

Harford County Public Library Hosts One Maryland One Book Discussions (pdf)
One Maryland One Book

Harford County Public Library Hosts Artist John Sauers Exhibit, Spirit of Place (pdf)
John Sauers John Sauers

Pop-up Discussion, Book Signing at Abingdon Library Features WBAL-TV's Tim Tooten (pdf)
Tim Tooten

Harford County Public Library Celebrates Solar Eclipse (pdf)
Harford County Public Library celebrates Solar Eclipse

Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Sharon Lipford to Board (pdf)
Sharon Lipford

Harford County Public Library Extends Hours at 10 Branches (pdf)
Harford County Public Library Logo

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBER (pdf)
Jackie Siejack

Harford County Public Library Foundation Announces 2017 Gala Theme--La La Library (pdf)
2017 Gala Theme

Teen Room at Fallston Library Celebrated (pdf)
Fallston Teen Room

'Build a Better World' at the Library (pdf)
Summer Reading 2017

Ed Norris, Kevin Cowherd Book Event Attracts 200 to Abingdon Library (pdf)
Ed Norris

Pop-up Discussion, Book Signing at Abingdon Library Features Ed Norris and Kevin Cowherd (pdf)
Ed Norris

Romancing the Chrome Draws More than 2,000 (pdf)
Romancing the Chrome

Exploring the United States' Involvement in World War I
Author Mitchell Yockelson discusses the U.S. military, General Pershing (pdf)
Mitch Yockelson

Harford County Public Library Participates in Celebration of Cultures May 6 (pdf)
Celebration of Cultures

ROMANCING THE CHROME
Harford County Public Library Foundation, Jarrettsville Lions Club Host Sixth Annual Car Show (pdf)
Romancing the Chrome

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY APPOINTS LESLIE GREENLY SMITH MARKETING ADMINISTRATOR (pdf)
Student Rep

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SEARCHES FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP (pdf)
Student Rep

More information

HARFORD COUNTY CULTURAL ARTS BOARD SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR ARTISTS IN EDUCATION GRANTS (pdf)
Arts Grants

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS FOURTH GENEALOGY CONFERENCE (pdf)
Genealogy Conference

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS BOARD GAMES TO PROMOTE LITERACY, CRITICAL THINKING (pdf)
Board Games

LOVE IS IN THE AIR WHITEFORD LIBRARY HOSTS ROMANCE AUTHOR PANEL FEBRUARY 9 (pdf)
Rebecca York Asaro Rickoff

LIBRARY ADDITION FOR MOVIE LOVERS: HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS BINGE BOXES (pdf)
Binge Boxes

2016

Harford County Public Library Appoints Beth LaPenotiere Senior Administrator, Public Services (pdf)
Beth LaPentiore

Harford County Public Library hosts Foodie Week 2016 (pdf)
Foodie Week

THINK PINK: A SURVIVOR’S DISCUSSION (pdf)
Think Pink

LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY (pdf)
Lawyer in the Library

TRACING THE ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE THROUGH BOOK ART (pdf)
Martha Edgerton Motherland

MINI COMIC-CON AT HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (pdf)
John Dixon

‘MOTIVATE YOUR MUSE’ AT JUST WRITE. CONFERENCE (pdf)
Just Write

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS AUTHORS OF ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK (pdf)
One Maryland One Book

PARENTING SERIES PLANNED FOR THE FALL (pdf)
Parenting Series

A CONVERSATION WITH THOMAS JEFFERSON Humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson portrays Jefferson at Abingdon Library (pdf)
Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson

BEL AIR LIBRARY CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT REOPENS (pdf)
Children's Dept reopens

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INTRODUCES LEAP MUSIC COLLECTION (pdf)
LEAP Music

Harford County Sites to Serve as “Cooling Centers” Saturday, July 23 – Monday July 25; Heat Index Expected to Reach 110 Degrees (pdf)
Cooling Centers

Harford County Libraries to Serve as “Cooling Centers” through Saturday as Heat Index Expected to Reach 100 Degrees (pdf)
Cooling Centers

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET… READ!!!
Harford County Public Library Challenges Children to Read this Summer! (pdf)
Summer Reading Challenege Summer Reading Challenege
Summer Reading Challenege Summer Reading Challenege

STACK & STORE SELF STORAGE SPONSORS MEETING ROOM IN THE NEW HAVRE DE GRACE LIBRARY (pdf)
Check Presentation

AUTHOR/JOURNALIST WIL HYLTON TO DISCUSS WWII SEARCH FOR MISSING AT JARRETTSVILLE LIBRARY (pdf)
Meet the Author

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION AND THE JARRETTSVILLE LIONS CLUB CELEBRATE THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF “ROMANCING THE CHROME” CAR SHOW (pdf)
Romancing the ChromeRomancing the ChromeRomancing the ChromeRomancing the ChromeRomancing the Chrome

CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY BY DONATING SPRING CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR HARFORD COUNTY SENIORS (pdf)
Silver Reader

UM UPPER CHESAPEAKE HEALTH SPONSORS BUSINESS CENTER IN NEW HAVRE DE GRACE LIBRARY (pdf)
HAV Business Center Sponsor

LAURA LIPPMAN DISCUSSES NEW BOOK AT JARRETTSVILLE LIBRARY (pdf)
Laura Lippman

ROMANCING THE CHROME FOR FIVE YEARS (pdf)
Romancing the Chrome

SEARCHING FOR ARTISTS FOR PEANUTS RE-IMAGINED (pdf)
Peanuts Re-imagened

DR. WILLIAM ALLEN APPOINTED TO HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD (pdf)
Dr. William Allen

TEENS SHOW BIG-SCREEN TALENT IN FILM THIS! BOOK TRAILERS CONTEST (pdf)
Film thisFilm This

HCPL'S JENNIFER RALSTON SERVES ON 2016 CALDECOTT MEDAL COMMITTEE (pdf)
Film this

KATHY COGAR NAMED CFO OF HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (pdf)
Kathy Cogar

IOTA NU CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY DONATES BOOKS TO LIBRARY (pdf)
Author

INNOVATION LAB AT ABINGDON LIBRARY FIRST YEAR (pdf)
Innovation Lab Innovation Lab Innovation Lab Innovation Lab Innovation Lab

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (pdf)
Author

VETERANS INVITED TO READING AND DISCUSSION SERIES AT BEL AIR LIBRARY (pdf)
Author

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SEARCHES FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP (pdf)
Application
Author

‘HOUSE OF THIEVES’ AUTHOR VISITS BEL AIR LIBRARY(pdf)
Author

BALTIMORE BEER, BASEBALL & BARBECUE(pdf)
Detour Dave

“DETOUR DAVE” SANDLER VISITS THE ABINGDON LIBRARY(pdf)
Detour Dave Detour Dave

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY TIPS HAT TO LOCALLY PRODUCED TELEVISION SERIES AND RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING(pdf)
Library Gala House of Cards Library Gala House of Cards Library Gala House of Cards

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS(pdf)
Staff Day

FOODIE WEEK AT THE LIBRARY(pdf)
Foodie Week

FAMILY ENGINEERING CHALLENGE(pdf)
Family Engineering Challenge

ABERDEEN LIBRARY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SERVICE(pdf)
Aberdeen 40th CelebrationAberdeen 40th CelebrationAberdeen 40th CelebrationAberdeen 40th Celebration

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NAMED A ‘STAR LIBRARY’ FOR THE SEVENTH TIME(pdf)
StarAward

SLAVE QUARTER DISCOVERY IN MARYLAND TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE JARRETTSVILLE LIBRARY(pdf)
SlaveQuarter

BOOK BUZZ AT THE BEL AIR LIBRARY(pdf)
BookBuzz

AUTHOR AND ADVOCATE GERALYN LUCAS FEATURED AT ABERDEEN LIBRARY IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS(pdf)
GeralynLucasGeralynLucas

Library Trustees Search for Candidate for Board Membership(pdf)

Application– Due Friday, Novomber 13th

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES "ITCHIN' FOR A CHURCHVILLE KITCHEN" LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE TO BE DEBUTED AT LIBRARY GALA (pdf)

Itchin Kitchen

AND THE AWARD GOES TO…! (pdf)
SummerReadingTrophies SummerReadingTrophies SummerReadingTrophies

SPOTS FILLING FAST FOR WRITER'S CONFERENCE (pdf)
Hashimi

INNOVATIVE CODING WORKSHOP FOR GIRLS (pdf)
CraftCodePINKLogo

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES THE DAILY RECORD’S INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THIRD TIME (pdf)
Innovator of the Year

NURSERY RHYMES ARE EXPLORED AT THE LIBRARY Pocketful of Posies art display at Bel Air (pdf)
Salley Sewing PocketfulofPosies 1 PocketfulofPosies 2 PocketfulofPosies 3

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS WRITERS CONFERENCE (pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS WRITERS CONFERENCE HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS WRITERS CONFERENCE HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS WRITERS CONFERENCE

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR STUFF THE BUS CAMPAIGN (pdf)
Stuff the buss

MARYLAND HUMANITIES COUNCIL ANNOUNCES AUTHOR TOUR
One Maryland One Book Author Daniel James Brown Stops in Abingdon (pdf)
One Maryland One Book One Maryland One Book

SPELLERS OF ALL AGES COMPETE AT FARM FAIR (pdf)
Spelling Bee Spelling Bee Spelling BeeSpelling Bee Spelling Bee

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS (pdf)
Mark DiBerardino Carolyn Lambdin Al JacksonCynthia Hergenhahn

THE FRIENDS OF JARRETTSVILLE LIBRARY RECEIVE A $1,000 DONATION FROM JARRETTSVILLE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION (pdf)
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HARFORD COUNTY LIBRARIES TO SERVE AS "COOLING CENTERS" JULY 20 – 21; HEAT INDEX EXPECTED TO APPROACH 105 DEGREES (pdf)
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HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION HOSTS AUTHOR E.D. BAKER FOR A LITTLE ROYAL HIGHNESS TEA PARTY (pdf)
Little Royal Highness Tea Party

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCE A “SUPER” TIME AT THE LIBRARY! (pdf)
Summer Reading ProgramSummer Reading ProgramSummer Reading Program
Summer Reading ProgramSummer Reading Program

HARFORD COUNTY LIBRARIES TO SERVE AS COOLING CENTERS ON JUNE 23 (pdf)
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LIBRARY HACKS THE ONLINE SCAVENGER HUNT WINNER AWARDED (pdf)
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HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND WALMART UNMASK SUPERHERO ACTION FIGURE KITS (pdf)
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HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES 2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM (pdf)
Summer Reading Program

WAYNE KARLIN TO DISCUSS HIS BOOK WANDERING SOULS: Journeys with the Dead and the Living in Viet Nam (pdf)
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HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES TRIPLE CROWN DAY Featuring Author of Secretariat's Meadow(pdf)
Secretariats Meadow

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)
IOTA NU CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY DONATES BOOKS TO LIBRARY

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)
Library Scarves. Library Scarves.

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENS INNOVATION LAB AT ABINGDON BRANCH (pdf)
Innovation Lab Check Presentation. Innovation Lab Ribbon Cutting.
Innovation Lab at work.

WHITEFORD LIBRARY CELEBRATES 35 YEARS SERVING COMMUNITY (pdf)
Photo caption: Customers and staff gathered January 5th to celebrate the Whiteford Library's 35 years of service to the community. From left to right, Friends member Margaret Harkins, Senior Administrator of Public Services Joe Thompson, staff member Ann Winkler, Whiteford Library Manager Linda Zuckerman, staff member Kristen DeLambo, North Harford Friends President Betsy Galbreath, former Whiteford Library Manager Heidi Richardson, Harford County Public Library CEO Mary Hastler, staff member Bernadette MicKey, staff member Charlotte McCall and Senior Administrator of Human Resources Terri Schell.

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES DONATE TOYS TO THE AEGIS EMPTY STOCKING FUND (pdf)
 Harford County Public Library employees gather to give donation of toys collected from Library staff and customers to The Aegis Empty Stocking Fund. Pictured left to right - Standing: Annie Kovach, Pam Taylor, Beth Heinlein, Kim Grimsley, Cindy Scarpola, Lisa Mittman, Rosemary Arms, Mary Creed (Aegis staff member);. Kneeling: Gail Fears, Joe Thompson

FALLSTON LIBRARY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS SERVING THE COMMUNITY(pdf)
Red Pump Elementary School Chorus performs at the Fallston Library. Celebratory cake cutting with staff and customers at the Fallston
Library 30th anniversary. Local author, Becky Titelman, poses with happy audience after
reading an excerpt from her latest book A Hippopotamus for Christmas

LOCAL GIRL SCOUT COMPLETES HER GOLD AWARD WITH WORK AT LIBRARY(pdf)
HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S STAR LIBRARIES

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S STAR LIBRARIES(pdf)
Havre de Grace Ground Breaking

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING FOR HAVRE DE GRACE BRANCH (pdf)
Havre de Grace Ground Breaking

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES TITLE SPONSOR OF SCHOONER COVE (pdf)
Gala 2014

JUST WRITE WRITER’S CONFERENCE HUGE SUCCESS (pdf)
Kevin Sherry Speaks at Conference Harrison Demchick speaks to attendees Erika Robuck signs books

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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