Temporary Closure: The Schooner Cove area at the Havre de Grace Library will be closed on Friday, 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 16, in observance of Presidents Day.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Monday, September 7, 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 to Sunday, November 2 for a Private Event,
and will open late at 2 PM on Monday, November 3.
Regular Drive Thru hours are in effect only on October 31 and November 3,
while Drive Thru hours are 9 AM to 3:30 PM on November 1.
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 and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed from
Wednesday, December 24 through Saturday, December 27 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Holiday Closure: All Harford County Public Library locations will be closed
Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Notice: The Abingdon Library will not be open to the public until 2 PM on March 3rd.
Notice: Schooner Cove at the Havre de Grace Library will be closed on Thursday, March 19th.
Notice: March 16th: All HCPL locations will close early today at 1:30pm due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Modified Hours Notice: Monday, February 23rd: All Harford County Public Library locations will open at 1:00 PM and close at 5:00 PM due to inclement weather.

Harford County Public Library Logo

HCPL Press Room


Media Contact

Leslie Greenly Smith, Marketing & Communications Director
Harford County Public Library
Email: smithl@hcplonline.org
Office:(410) 273-5707



Media Hits

Harford County Public Library Hosting 5th Annual Women’s Summit March 3
February 26, 2026 – Bel Air Brief

Harford Library Hosts 5th Annual Women’s Summit
February 25, 2026 – The Aegis

Books and Grit Can Save You | GUEST COMMENTARY
February 21, 2026 – The Baltimore Sun

8 Things to Know: Bank to Add 2 Baltimore-Area Branches
February 19, 2026 – Baltimore Business Journal

Harford County Public Library Hosts 5th Annual Women’s Summit March 3
February 18, 2026 – Harford County Living

View All Media Hits



Press Releases

Harford County Cultural Arts Board and Harford County Public Library Announce Call for Art for ‘The Art of Healing’ Summer Exhibitiont
March 26, 2026

More than 600 Participate in Harford County Public Library’s Inclusive Egg Hunt
March 31, 2026

The Daniel Bennett Group: Direct from NYC Performs Free Concert in Honor of Harford County Public Library’s 80th Anniversary
March 23, 2026

HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS CLOSING EARLY at 2:00 PM
March 16, 2026

Taste of Harford Tickets Go on Sale March 17; Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now
March 9, 2026

View All Press Releases