From the Harford County Public Library: Charles Belfoure, The New York Times bestselling author, architect and historian, will discuss his second novel, “House of Thieves,” on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Bel Air Library, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue in Bel Air. “House of Thieves,” Belfoure’s second novel, features John Cross, a […]
Celebrate Official Start of Winter at Harford County Public Library by Signing up for Winter Reading Program
From the Harford County Public Library: HAPPINESS IS A GOOD BOOK… NATURALLY Celebrate the official start of winter at Harford County Public Library by signing up for Winter Reading beginning on December 21st. This year’s theme, Happiness is a Good Book… Naturally is brought to you by a Peanuts favorite – Snoopy! Winter Reading encourages […]
Aberdeen Library Celebrates 40 Years of Service
From the Harford County Public Library: Aberdeen Library celebrated its 40th anniversary with a week full of special events and programs. Festivities included a cake cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 3, that was attended by a number of community leaders and featured a performance by a local children’s choir. County Executive Barry Glassman was on […]
Slave Quarter Discovery in Maryland to be Discussed at Jarrettsville Library
From the Harford County Public Library: Jarrettsville Library will host Dr. Julie M. Schablitsky, Chief Archaeologist at the Cultural Resources Section of the Maryland State Highway Administration on Thursday, November 12th who will discuss the find of a slave quarter in Anne Arundel County. In 2014, Maryland archaeologists discovered the buried remains of a large, […]
Harford County Public Library Named a “Star Library” for 7th Time
From the Harford County Public Library: For the seventh time, Harford County Public Library was designated one of America’s Star Libraries by Library Journal, a ranking attained by fewer than 3.4 percent of public libraries in the United States. The recognition was announced in the eighth edition of the Library Journal Index of Public Library […]
Preview and Review New Fall and Winter Titles at Bel Air Library’s “Book Buzz”
From the Harford County Public Library: Learn about bestsellers before they become bestsellers! District Sales Manager for Penguin Random House, Brian Nielsen, will be previewing and reviewing the newest fall and winter titles at “Book Buzz” on Thursday, November 5th at 6 pm at the Bel Air Library. From avid readers to anyone that has […]
Youth’s Benefit Elementary, Fallston Middle, Patterson Mill High Lauded for Summer Reading Efforts
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library presented trophies to Youth’s Benefit Elementary, Fallston Middle, and Patterson Mill High schools for their achievement of having the highest percentage of Summer Reading Program completers. Media Specialists Krissy Hemmerich and Holly Tompkins from Youth’s Benefit Elementary School along with Principal Thomas M. Smith were […]
Spots Filling for Writer’s Conference with Literary Agents at Bel Air Library
From the Harford County Public Library: Registration is brisk for the Just Write Writer’s Conference to be held on September 27th at the Bel Air Library. Several workshops are full and the deadline for manuscript review is September 13th. In its 3rd year, the Just Write Writer’s Conference offers a relaxed atmosphere, with the chance […]