From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees for the next several days, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department, will offer “cooling centers” at all library branches during normal business hours on Thursday, July 20 through […]
Harford County Public Libraries to Serve as Cooling Centers as Heat Index Nears 105 Deg
From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees on Thursday, July 13, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department, will offer “cooling centers” at all library branches during normal business hours. On Thursdays, Harford libraries are open […]
Harford County Public Library Kicks Off ‘Build a Better World’ Summer Reading Challenge
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge for children kicks off June 19 with the theme, “Build a Better World.” The program runs through September 2 and is geared for children of all ages to encourage continued learning that inspires a lifetime love of reading. In 2016, more than […]
Harford County Public Schools to Participate in Summer Food Service Program
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools has participated in the Summer Food Service Program for more than 25 consecutive years. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, […]
Last Day of School for Harford County Public Schools is June 9
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) was closed a total of two days this school year for inclement weather. HCPS proactively built nine potential inclement weather days into the calendar. Due to the two days of closure for inclement weather, June 8 and June 9, 2017, are regular school days. Unless […]
Harford County Sites to Serve as “Cooling Centers” July 23–25; Heat Index Expected to Reach 110 Deg
From Harford County government: With the weekend heat index expected to reach 110 degrees, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library, the Harford County Health Department, and Volunteer Fire Companies, will offer “Cooling Centers” at the following sites from Saturday, July 23 through Monday, July 25, 2016. On […]
Harford County Health Department Urges Protection from Hot Weather
From the Harford County Health Department: Soaring temperatures and humidity, bringing heat index numbers into the 90’s, have arrived in the area right on schedule. The Harford County Health Department warns residents to take precautions in hot weather against serious and potentially deadly heat illnesses. Harford County Health Officer Susan Kelly reminds the public about […]
On Your Mark, Get Set…Read! Harford County Public Library Challenges Children to Read this Summer
From the Harford County Public Library: Babies, children and teens waited in anticipation on Monday, June 20th, to sign up for Harford County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge, On Your Mark, Get Set…READ! More than 4,500 readers signed up by the first day of the Challenge at all 11 branches! Close to 1,000 children took […]
