From Harford County Government: The Harford County Department of Public Works in partnership with Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the University of Maryland – Master Gardener’s and the Harford County Library will be holding a Rain Garden Workshop at Abingdon Library, Saturday, September 25 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more […]
Harford County Public Library Contributes to Increase in School Readiness
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – May 26, 2011) According to the results of the Maryland Model for School Readiness assessment released earlier this year by the Maryland Department of Education, eighty-one percent of Maryland Kindergarteners are ready for school; up from 49 percent recorded when the test began ten years ago. […]
Harford County Public Library Announces Smoke-Free Policy for All Buildings and Grounds
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – April 28, 2011) In the interest of the health and safety of customers and employees, Harford County Public Library has adopted a smoke-free policy for all buildings and grounds, effective May 1, 2011. The use of any type of tobacco product is prohibited, including the carrying […]
“Jarrettsville” Author Speaks to Sold-Our Crowd at Jarrettsville Public Library
From the Harford County Public Library Foundation: (Belcamp, Maryland – April 26, 2011) Cornelia Nixon, author of “Jarrettsville,” spoke to a sold out crowd at the Jarrettsville Branch of Harford County Public Library on April 15th. More than 260 attendees, including Jack Shagena and Henry Peden both local historical authors, gathered to hear a reading […]
Amber Shrodes Named Harford County Public Library Foundation Director
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – March 24, 2011) Harford County Public Library is pleased to announce Amber C. Shrodes has joined the organization as Foundation Director. As the Foundation Director, Shrodes is responsible for raising funds to augment the financial resources of the Library and promote awareness of library services. “I […]
Harford County Public Library Names Daria Parry New Associate Director
From Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – February 23, 2011) Effective January 12, 2011, Daria A. Parry became the new Associate Director at Harford County Public Library. Daria has extensive background in libraries. She previously held the position of Chief, Public Libraries and State Networking Branch for the Maryland State Department of Education. Prior […]
Harford County Public Library’s Bel Air Branch Marks 50th Anniversary
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – January 26, 2011) Enthusiastic customers gathered at the Bel Air Branch of Harford County Public Library on January 24 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the branch. The afternoon’s festivities included live music from several local students, a visit from Tales, the library mascot; a photo […]
“Maryland Crimes: From Colonial to Modern” At Edgewood Library for Thursday, May 13
From the Harford County Public Library: Edgewood Branch Thursday, 05/13/2010 – 6:30 PM Meet Ed Okonowicz, award-winning author and storyteller, as he shares mysteries from his latest book, True Crime: Maryland, the State’s Most Notorious Criminal Cases. In addition, we will discuss other solved and unsolved cases, and crime and punishment in the Free State. […]