From Harford County Public Library: Library Journal (LJ) announced its star public libraries in the LJ Index of Public Library Service 2010 and Harford County Public Library (HCPL) once again received a 4-star rating. HCPL was only one of 3 public library systems in Maryland (Harford, Carroll, and Montgomery) that received a star rating this […]
Harford County Public Library’s “PLAYAWAY DAY” Will Have Customers Listening to the Latest Chapter in Audiobook Convenience
From Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library will be hosting a “Playaway Day” on Tuesday, January 4 to demonstrate the Playaway, the audiobook and player all in one. The event will be held at the Whiteford branch from 4 – 8 pm and will feature Playaway tutorials and customer giveaways. Playaway gives customers […]
Abingdon Library Rain Garden Construction Completed
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Public Works in partnership with Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently completed construction of the Abingdon Library Rain Garden. The purpose of the Abingdon Library Rain Garden demonstration project is threefold. To improve water quality from the storm water runoff from a portion of the roof; […]
Buy-A-Book Campaign Raises $15,000 for Harford County Public Library
From the Harford County Public Library: The Harford County Public Library Foundation made a donation of $15,000 to Harford County Public Library on December 6, 2010. The funds, which were raised during the Buy-A-Book Campaign, will be used to purchase materials for the library system. “The HCPL Foundation Board is very excited to be presenting […]
Havre de Grace Branch of Harford County Public Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary
From the Harford County Public Library: Several hundred guests shared in the 50th anniversary celebration at the Havre de Grace Branch of Harford County Public Library on December 2nd. County Executive David R. Craig and Havre de Grace Mayor Wayne H. Dougherty were in attendance to launch the evening’s activities with proclamations from the county […]
Mary Hastler Introduced as New Director for Harford County Public Library
From the Harford County Public Library: Effective December 1, 2010, Mary Hastler became the new Director of Harford County Public Library. Ms. Hastler brings a wealth of public library and management experience to her new role. She was the Associate Director at Harford County Public Library since 2007 and prior to that she was the […]
Mad Hatter’s Ball Raises $135,000 for Harford County Public Library Foundation
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library (HCPL) Foundation held its 6th annual gala, the Mad Hatter’s Ball, on November 6, 2010. Guests, many adorned in hats, celebrated another year of success for the Library Foundation by raising $135,000. “Everyone enjoyed this year’s gala with its whimsical and fun theme,” stated Mary […]
Campaign Kick-Off for Early Literacy Interactive Space at Bel Air Library
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library Foundation announced the campaign kick-off for the Bel Air Children’s Area Early Literacy Interactive Space. The campaign is a joint effort between the Bel Air Friends of the Library and the Harford County Public Library Foundation. A check was presented to the Library from the […]
