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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 a generous $20,000 challenge grant from former Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins. This exciting “10 Day/20K Challenge” aims to close out The BIG Give, the Foundation’s annual celebration of giving,…
Read MoreFoundation 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, and Mindy O’Malley. Each new member brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community enrichment and development. Shafiyq Hinton A lifelong resident of Baltimore County, Shafiyq Hinton…
Read MoreThe BIG Give
The BIG Give is back and it’s BIGGER than ever. Between May 1 and June 30, every single penny of your generous donation will go directly towards supporting programs and projects at Baltimore County Public Library. That’s right – no overhead, no salaries, no fancy fundraising event expenses. Just 100% IMPACT. Your entire contribution will be…
Read MoreBrews for the BIG Give
Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library has partnered with local breweries Pooles Island Brewing Company in Middle River and BC Brewery in Hunt Valley for Brews for the BIG Give, special events supporting The BIG Give happening throughout May and June with giveaways. prizes and more. Both breweries are donating 10% of their total profits…
Read MoreFoundation Awarded $12,000 Grant for DEVS
Alliant Credit Union Foundation recently awarded Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library was awarded a $12,000 grant to purchase new laptops for the laptop kiosk at the North Point Branch. Alliant Credit Union Foundation awards grants to organizations “working to bridge the digital divide by bringing technology devices and affordable, reliable broadband to the people…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday
Today, Tuesday, November 28, is Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving celebrated on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Donate $120 or more today and get a window cling that shows your support for the library. All gifts are matched dollar for dollar thanks to a generous matching grant from Anne and Chris West. Watch…
Read MoreMake Your Gift Go Twice As Far
As we enter the season of giving, Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library was given a wonderful opportunity to double your donation! Thanks to a generous matching gift from Senator Chris and Anne West, all donations received between now and December 31 are being matched dollar for dollar, up to $75,000. The Foundation provides resources—above…
Read MoreNew Look, Same Foundation
You may have noticed a brand-new look when you visit foundationforbcpl.org. As we enter a new phase here at Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library, we wanted to reflect that in the most visible face — our website. But while things might look a little different, our mission remains the same: to provide resources—above and…
Read MoreFoundation Announces Scholarship Winner
Erin Ramos is the very first recipient of the Charles Robinson Endowed Master of Library Science (MLS) Memorial Scholarship, a renewable scholarship endowed by Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library and administered by Central Scholarship. Ramos, a single mother living in Aberdeen, has worked in the circulation department at the Towson Branch of Baltimore County…
Read MoreFoundation Welcomes New Executive Director
Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library welcomes new Executive Director Ann Beegle. Baltimore County Public Library hired Ann as Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, which also serves as the executive director of the Foundation. “I love that the library meets people where they are with their needs, whether it is a young mother and child…
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