From the Harford County Public Library: The last three weeks in the Winds and Words of War Film Series at the Havre de Grace Branch of the library features films are under the theme: “The Great War” – Honor and Disillusionment. Wednesday, May 5 All Quiet on the Western Frong Wednesday, May 12 Paths of […]
The Winds & Words of War – WW I Collection of Vintage Posters Coming to Harford Library
From Harford County Public Library: The Winds & Words of War: Posters and Prints from the San Antonio Public Library Collection exhibit opened at Harford County Public Library on Saturday, March 20th. The collection of 40 framed original posters, bequeathed to the San Antonio Public Library by eclectic collector Harry Hertzberg, will be on display […]
Grow It, Eat It: Maryland’s Food Gardening Network
From the University of Maryland Extension office: BASIC VEGETABLE GARDENING Saturday February 20 – Aberdeen Library, 12:30–3:30 pm Saturday February 27th – Bel Air Library, 12:30–3:30 pm Saturday March 20th – Fallston Library, 10 am–1 pm Saturday April 10th – Joppatowne Library, 11 am–2 pm Saturday, April 24th – Abingdon Library, 12:30–3:30 pm STARTING PLANTS […]
Harford 2009: The Dagger’s Top Ten Stories Of The Year
The year 2009 opened on a sad note in Harford County with residents still mourning the death of prominent, longtime school superintendent Jacqueline Haas. Before the year was over, Harford County would lose two other wellknown female leaders – former delegate Joanne Parrott and Harford County Councilwoman Veronica Chenowith. It was also a year of […]
Harford Library System Announces Reduced Hours Of Operation
One place where the rubber will hit the road on budget cuts for Harford libraries will be the previously announced reduction of hours of operation at all 11 branches. In a July 10th press release, the specifics of those reductions were announced as follows. Effective August 3rd, Sunday hours will be eliminated at all branches […]
“The Message Was Clear”: Keep All Harford Library Branches Open
Backing off a proposal to close the Fallston Library branch, Harford Library Director Audra Caplan announced yesterday that budget cuts would instead be felt across the system in the form of reduced hours of operation, cuts in materials and services, and job losses. The change in plans was to be formally approved by the Library […]
Fallston Library Saved By System-Wide Layoffs, Furloughs And Sunday Closures
By implementing system-wide layoffs, furloughs and salary reductions, slashing the materials budget by nearly 20%, and closing all branches of the Harford County Public Library system on Sundays, the Fallston Branch has been saved and will remain open. The decision and recommendations of the Library Board of Trustees were announced during a Wednesday afternoon press […]
Source Indicates Fallston Library Will Remain Open
A Dagger source has indicated a decison has been made and budget cuts will be shifted elsewhere, sparing the Fallston Library. The Harford County Public Library System is holding a press conference today at 3pm. Details below: Media Alert What: Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees Press Conference When: Wednesday, June 24th at 3 […]