Foundation Events
A Toast Among Ghosts is Back!
Our popular Poe-themed event, A Toast Among Ghosts, is back to haunt you this fall! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, October 16 at the newly renovated Reisterstown Branch for a spooky night of fun, food and beer in a historic cemetery. Enjoy live music by local bands, local food vendors, beer from RavenBeer, wine,…
Read MoreCookie Kits Available Now
Get a C is for Cookie kit with everything you need to make six — SIX! Ah-Ah-Ah! — surprise cookies from Cake by Jason Hisley! Eighteen individual cookies, ready to assemble, fill with a fun surprise and decorate. Move up a tier and get some local treats and an exclusive virtual author talk with Michael…
Read MoreBelieve in the magic of cookies!
We’re having a no-bake sale and have we got a sweet deal for you! Be a smart cookie and let us do all the hard work for you. Get a dozen cookies baked by Food Network’s Jason Hisley, owner of Cake by Jason Hisley and winner of Cupcake Wars, and skip right to the fun…
Read MoreCoyle Studios Supports the Foundation
May is National Photo Month, and to show their support of Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library, Coyle Studios, our frequent photography partner and sponsor of Taste of the Town, is donating 20% of each sale of a specially commissioned photo during the month of May. This photograph, titled “Hope,” was taken by John Coyle…
Read MoreTake the BCPL80for80s Challenge!
With the cancellation of Taste of the Town, we need your help to raise much needed funds! But why not have fun in the process? Go to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and post a photo of yourself from the ’80s (or any fun throwback picture — we know some of you weren’t even born in the ’80s!). Tag…
Read MoreTaste of the Town Postponed
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and Governor Hogans executive order banning gatherings of more than ten people, A Totally ’80s Taste of the Town has been tentatively rescheduled for October 3. For more information and updates, watch the event page on this site or our Facebook event page.
Read MoreTickets on Sale Now
Tickets are on sale now for A Totally ’80s Taste of the Town. Tickets are limited so get yours now!
Read MoreA Totally ’80s Taste of the Town
Save the date because we’re baaaaack! Like, oh my gosh! We’re back for another totally righteous ’80s party! Rock out with us after hours on Saturday, April 25 at the Cockeysville Branch for A Totally ’80s Taste of the Town! Dance to all your favorite ’80s hits performed live by Quantum Leap, sample yummy food…
Read MoreTickets on Sale for Artists Reception
Tickets are now on sale for the B Artful Artists Reception on Friday, February 7, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., at the Hereford Branch. Celebrate our many talented artists here at Baltimore County Public Library. There will be finger foods, wine and live music provided by Baltimore musician/songwriter Caleb Stine. Vote for the People’s Choice award and…
Read MoreRead the Winning Stories…If You Dare
The winning stories from this year’s Tales of the Dead short horror story contest have been published, and October is the perfect month for reading spine-chilling stories. So, crawl under the blankets, turn off the lights and read these seven horrifying tales. Over 21 Winners 1st Place – “Against the Stone and Clouds” by Hilary…
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