From the Harford County Public Library: Mystery and suspense author Laura Lippman will speak about her latest novel, “Wilde Lake,” during a visit to the Jarrettsville Library on Wednesday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. It is the first time she is appearing at a Harford County Public Library event. “Wilde Lake” is a legal thriller […]
Bestselling “House of Thieves” Author Charles Belfoure Visits Bel Air Library Sunday
From the Harford County Public Library: Charles Belfoure, The New York Times bestselling author, architect and historian, has rescheduled his visit to the Bel Air Library for Sunday, April 3, at 2 p.m. His January visit was canceled because of the blizzard. Belfoure will discuss his second novel, “House of Thieves,” published in 2015. “House […]
Teens Show Big Screen Talent in Book Trailers Contest Premiere at Abingdon Library
From the Harford County Public Library: The red carpet was rolled out at the Abingdon Library for budding teen filmmakers and their families attending the 5th annual Film This! Book Trailers Contest Premiere on Friday, March 11th. The contest, sponsored by the Friends of Harford County Public Library and assisted by support from the Maryland […]
Harford County Public Library’s Jennifer Ralston Serves On 2016 Caldecott Medal Committee
From the Harford County Public Library: Jennifer Ralston, materials management administrator for Harford County Public Library, served as a member of the prestigious 2016 Caldecott Medal Committee. The Caldecott Medal is presented annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (a division of the American Library Association) to an illustrator for “the most distinguished […]
Former EPA Scientist, Environmental Writer Discuss their Book about EPA at Abingdon Library
From the Harford County Public Library: “Over the Fence: Talking with E.G. Vallianatos and McKay Jenkins” takes place Sunday, February 21, at 2 p.m. at the Abingdon Library. Vallianatos, a former EPA scientist, and Jenkins, an environmental writer who was literally poisoned by his own environment, will discuss their book, “Poison Spring: The Secret History […]
Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company Fills in for Batman at Joppatowne Elementary School “Super Hero” Reading Night
From the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company: The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company participates in “Super Hero” reading night at Joppatowne Elementary School. On February 2, 2016, the Joppatowne Elementary School (JES) PTA sent out a call for help. The school was scheduled to hold its reading night on February 3, 2016. The theme of the reading […]
“Peanuts…Naturally” Exhibition Comes to Abingdon, Bel Air Library; Schulz’s Cartoons Focus on Environmental Issues
From the Harford County Public Library: Charlie Brown is in trouble with the Environmental Protection Agency, Lucy knows the Earth has 48 suns and Snoopy and Linus are planting french fries in the garden. These are just a few of the misadventures and explanations gone wrong as the Peanuts Gang explores the natural world in […]
Harford County Public Library Launches New Service for Authors to Self-Publish Their e-Books
From the Harford County Public Library: The Harford County Public Library is pleased to begin offering SELF-e, an innovative digital self-publishing platform. It is the first library system in Maryland to make SELF-e available to its customers. Created by Library Journal in collaboration with BiblioBoard®, SELF-e offers indie authors the opportunity to upload their e-books, […]