Supporting the Library in Providing Opportunities to

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Why Support the Library?

Public dollars alone are not enough to ensure the library’s program and facility needs are met. The library supports our entire community.

69% of households in Baltimore County have at least one library cardholder
6,500 programs throughout our community and in our 19 branches
7,070,000 physical and digital items borrowed

Your Support Makes a Difference

Donating to Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library is easy and gives back to the Baltimore County community in ways that make a difference. There are several convenient ways that you can help. Read on to learn about the various options for supporting the Foundation.

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10 Day/20K Challenge

FORMER COUNCILWOMAN CATHY BEVINS ANNOUNCES $20,000 CHALLENGE GRANT TO FOUNDATION FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library is pleased to announce...
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Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors: Shafiyq Hinton, Danielle Marshall,...
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