From the Harford County Public Library: The annual Literary Spelling Bee at the Harford County Farm Fair was filled with excitement for spellers and readers alike. Hosted by Harford County Public Library, 46 participants from children through adult competed in this year’s event on August 2. Children enjoyed spelling words like “monkey” from Curious George […]
Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects New Officers
From the Harford County Public Library Foundation: The Harford County Public Library (HCPL) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of new officers to its 2015-16 Board of Directors. Incoming officers are Mark DiBerardino as President, Carolyn Lambdin as Vice President, Cynthia Hergenhahn as Secretary and Allen Jackson as Treasurer. Mark DiBerardino received a Bachelor’s […]
Friends of Jarrettsville Library Receive $1,000 Donation from Jarrettsville Savings and Loan Association
From the Harford County Public Library: The Friends of the Jarrettsville Library received a $1,000.00 donation from Jarrettsville Federal Savings and Loan Association on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Gary E. Barnoff, President, and Nancy Dorn, Office Manager, presented the check to Carol Bair, Jarrettsville Friends Vice-President, Jim Bair, Friends member, and Kathe Blake, Jarrettsville Library […]
Harford County Libraries to Serve as “Cooling Centers” July 20–21; Heat Index Expected to Approach 105 Degrees
From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees today, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will use libraries as “Cooling Centers” Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21. All Harford County Public Libraries will serve as […]
Harford County Public Library Foundation Hosts Author E.D. Baker for a Little Royal Highness Tea Party
From the Harford County Public Library Foundation: Hear ye! Hear ye! The Harford County Public Library Foundation cordially invites young lords and ladies to a Little Royal Highness Tea Party on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the Bel Air Library. Come dressed as your favorite prince or princess and enjoy tea and treats with children’s […]
Mary Hastler, CEO of Harford County Public Library, Elected President of Maryland Library Association
From the Harford County Public Library: Mary Hastler, CEO of Harford County Public Library, has been elected president of the Maryland Library Association. Her term of office starts immediately and runs for one year. As president, Hastler’s goal is to establish the Maryland Library Association as the leader in cultivating critical resources and services for […]
Winner Announced in Harford County Public Library Online Scavenger Hunt
From the Harford County Public Library: Bridget Tramontana, a participant of the Library Hacks contest and winner of the iPad Mini, was awarded her prize at the Havre de Grace Library. Library Hacks, an online information scavenger hunt, is a partnership between Harford County Public Library (hcplonline.org), Harford County Public Schools, (hcps.org) and Harford County […]
Harford County Public Library and Walmart Unmask Superhero Action Figure Kits
From the Harford County Public Library: Here they come to save the day! Sponsored by Walmart, the Harford County Public Library is proud to announce the addition of Superhero Action Figure Kits. Children will have the opportunity to borrow a Superhero Kit which includes a 12 inch superhero figure — you can choose from Batman, […]
