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 […]
Harford County Public Library Receives ‘Innovator of the Year Award’ for 3rd Consecutive Year
From the Harford County Public Library: The Daily Record has named Harford County Public Library an Innovator of the Year for establishing The Innovation Lab at the Abingdon Library. It is the third year in a row that Harford County Public Library has received an Innovator of the Year Award. A listing of all winners […]
Winner Announced in Harford County Public Library Online Scavenger Hunt
From the Harford County Public Library: Bridget Tramontana, a participant of the Library Hacks contest and winner of the iPad Mini, was awarded her prize at the Havre de Grace Library. Library Hacks, an online information scavenger hunt, is a partnership between Harford County Public Library (hcplonline.org), Harford County Public Schools, (hcps.org) and Harford County […]
Harford County Public Library and Walmart Unmask Superhero Action Figure Kits
From the Harford County Public Library: Here they come to save the day! Sponsored by Walmart, the Harford County Public Library is proud to announce the addition of Superhero Action Figure Kits. Children will have the opportunity to borrow a Superhero Kit which includes a 12 inch superhero figure — you can choose from Batman, […]
Vietnam Marine Veteran Wayne Karlin Discusses His Book “Wandering Souls” at Bel Air Library
From the Harford County Public Library: On May 26th at 6:30pm, the Bel Air Library will host nationally recognized author and Vietnam Marine veteran Wayne Karlin, who will talk about finding peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness in relation to the Vietnam War. In the Vietnamese belief, the spirits of those killed far from home, through violence […]
Harford County Public Library Announces 2015 Summer Reading Program
From the Harford County Public Library: Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the Harford County Public Library’s 2015 Summer Reading Program, “Every Hero Has A Story.” The program, which runs June 22-August 22, is geared for children from birth to high school to encourage continued learning that inspires a […]
Harford County Public Library Celebrates National Library Week with “Unlimited Possibilities” for Learning, Creating
From the Harford County Public Library: There’s no need to keep hushed – libraries everywhere are loudly and proudly celebrating National Library Week from April 12th through 18th, and Harford County Public Library is among them. The Library plans an array of exciting events that exemplify this year’s theme of “Unlimited possibilities @ your library®.” […]