From the Harford County Public Library: “Young Adventurers Read!,” a program for youth in grades six to nine and featuring authors and a costume contest, takes place Saturday, June 25, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Havre de Grace Library. The program focuses on the book “Young Adventurers: Heroes, Explorers & Swashbucklers,” an anthology […]
New Havre de Grace Library Opens; Twice as Big, Features Areas for Children and Business
From the Harford County Public Library: A ribbon cutting for the new Havre de Grace Library, doubling in size and offering specialized areas for children and business, was held the morning of Wednesday, June 15. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks by Mary Hastler, CEO of Harford County Public Library, and Alex Allman, chairperson of the […]
“On Your Mark, Get Set…Read” – Harford County Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Challenge
From the Harford County Public Library: “On Your Mark, Get Set…Read” is the theme of Harford County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge for children and incorporates physical fitness with reading. In 2015, nearly 17,000 children participated in the Summer Reading Challenge, and they read more than 109,000 books. The program runs from June 20-August 20 […]
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 […]
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, […]