BEL AIR, Md., (Feb., 3, 2015) – Black History Month is observed annually in February in the United States and Canada. It is an expansion of Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s Negro History Week, celebrated the second week of February because it included the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14). […]
Harford County Public Library Launches Little Leapers 3.5 Program
From the Harford County Public Library: Belcamp Md., March 12, 2014 — More than 40 guests, including families, children, Harford County officials, Library representatives, and members of the Harford County Public Library Foundation, attended the launch of the Little Leapers 3.5 program on March 5th at the Edgewood Library. This innovative program will offer the […]
Harford County Libraries Available as “Warming Centers” Amid Sub-Zero Cold Tuesday
From Harford County Government: (Forest Hill, MD) – – With high temperatures in the single digits and a wind chill below zero for much of Tuesday, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library will use libraries as “Warming Centers”. Libraries are not shelters and are only available for […]
Five Young Women Recognized for their Achievements at 2013 Harford County ‘Women of Tomorrow’ Awards
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – The Harford County Commission for Women recently hosted the Harford County Women of Tomorrow Recognition Ceremony at the Abingdon Branch of the Harford County Public Library (HCPL). The Commission recognized five local young women as “Women of Tomorrow” for their commitment to community service and academic […]
Harford County Public Library to Host Civil War 150 Events
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – April 2, 2013) To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War, Harford County Public Library is hosting Civil War 150, a series of events including visits from bestselling authors of books about the Civil War, book discussion groups, a […]
Havre de Grace Mayor Dougherty Supports “Journey Stories” at Harford County Public Library
From Harford County Government: (Havre de Grace, MD) – “We are thrilled to have Journey Stories featured right here in Harford County – and Havre de Grace in particular,” stated Wayne H. Dougherty, Mayor, Havre de Grace. “We have a rich and diverse history and Journey Stories allows everyone to freely access that history in […]
Harford County Public Library Introduces “Puppy Tales Club” Early Literacy Program
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – March 26, 2012) To celebrate April as “Month of the Young Child” and in a continued commitment to promoting early literacy skills for young children, Harford County Public Library (HCPL) is pleased to introduce the Puppy Tales Club. This special early literacy program for parents, caregivers […]
Smithsonian Exhibition on Cultural Migration Set to Open at Harford County Library’s Abingdon Branch May 19
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – February 29, 2012) Take an interactive journey through time, from immigrants arriving from across the globe to the innovations that made it possible to cultivate the wild. Harford County Public Library (HCPL) and the Harford County Department of Community Services are pleased to offer a unique […]
