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Tickets 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 MoreFY19 Annual Report Available
The Fiscal Year 2019 annual report is now online. View the PDF here.
Read MoreFollow us on Instagram
The Foundation did it for the ‘gram. Follow us on Instagram at @foundation4bcpl. See our success stories, meet our Board and learn about upcoming events and opportunities. Be sure to interact! Like our photos and leave us a comment. The Instagram account is in addition to our established Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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…
Read MoreTickets on Sale Now
Tickets are on sale now for A Toast Among Ghosts! Join us for a spooky night of fun, food and beer in a historic cemetery. The fifth annual A Toast Among Ghosts is at Reisterstown Branch on Saturday, September 28, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The historic Reisterstown Branch was formerly the Franklin Academy, where…
Read MoreEnter the Short Story Contest
In 2016, Baltimore County Public Library introduced the Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. The contest was inspired by a ghost story writing challenge 200 years ago which led to the creation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the first modern vampire story. In the spirit of that contest, and in conjunction with A…
Read MoreNew Board Officers and Member
Congratulations to our brand new officers for the Foundation Board of Directors! Starting July 1, Ellen York becomes the first woman to be president of the Board in its 21-year history. Nick Richardson takes over as the new vice president and Steve Shutz becomes the new treasurer. Ellen joined the Foundation Board in July of…
Read MoreFoundation Awards FY20 Microgrants
Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library has announced the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) Give ’em What They Want recipients. The Give ’em What They Want microgrants are internal grants applied for and awarded to Baltimore County Public Library branches, departments or teams by Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library. The name comes from the philosophy…
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