From Harford County government: With high temperatures and heat index expected to reach nearly 105 degrees on Tuesday, July 16, 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” throughout the county. All Harford County Public Libraries will […]
“Forgotten War” Commemoration at Bel Air Library
From the Harford County Public Library: In honor of the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, often called the “Forgotten War,” six local veterans of the conflict visited the Bel Air Library to talk about how going to war changed their young lives. Wedged between the glory of WWII and the nationally […]
The Forgotten War Special Commemoration to be Held at Bel Air Library on Saturday
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library is pleased to bring a special event to Harford County in commemoration of the anniversary of the end of the Korean War. Join us at the Bel Air Library on June 22 from 2pm to 4pm for an opening reception with refreshments for the exhibition […]
Author Kwame Alexander Entertains Crowd at Aberdeen Library
From the Harford County Public Library: Kwame Alexander, author of several popular children and teen books, spoke to more than 50 guests at the Aberdeen Library on June 15. Alexander has written for all age groups and received the NAACP Image Award Nomination for Outstanding Children’s Literature. During his program at the Aberdeen Library, Alexander […]
Acclaimed Author Kwame Alexander to Appear at Aberdeen Library on Saturday
From the Harford County Public Library: Kwame Alexander, author of 15 children’s books will be appearing at the Aberdeen Library on Saturday, June 15th at 2pm. His children’s picture book, Acoustic Rooster, a rhyming, rhythmic story about a group of jazzy animals who drive the barnyard wild, has been optioned for a national TV show. […]
President Lincoln Visits Havre de Grace; Dr. Duke and Mr. President Musical and Historical Presentation a Hit at Library
From the Harford County Public Library: Fantastic! Special! So much fun! These are just a few of the comments spoken by guests after the Dr. Duke and Mr. President presentation on Saturday, June 1st. The evening started with a reception at the Havre de Grace Library hosted by General and Julia Grant, played to perfection […]
Independent Films from Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca and More Available for Streaming from Harford County Public Library
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of IndieFlix, a premier online streaming service provider of award-winning independent films, shorts and documentaries from around the world, provided through RBdigital from Recorded Books. Harford County Public Library customers now have unlimited access to thousands of film-festival hits, […]
Harford County Historic Preservation Award Presented for Journey Stories Exhibition
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Department of Community Services were presented with a Special Preservation Award by the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission for their partnership in bringing Journey Stories to Harford County. The award was given during a May 10 ceremony at the Liriodendron Mansion […]