Foundation News
Enter 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…
Read MoreTaste of the Town Video
Thank you to everyone who came out to party with us for A Totally ’80s Taste of the Town!
Read MoreLast chance to buy tickets – get them before they sell out!
Like, oh my gosh! Foundation Director of Development Julie Saxenmeyer once again joined Greg Carpenter and Gina Crash of media sponsor Today’s 101.9 Morning Show to talk about A Totally ’80s Taste of the Town! Want to know more about how the proceeds from this event help support your favorite library programs, or even what…
Read MoreSave the Date! It’s an ’80s party!
Party on! We’re mixing it up this year for a throwback totally ’80s Taste of the Town! Everything old is new again. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, April 27 at the Cockeysville Branch. Learn more and keep an eye on the official event page as new details are added over the coming months. Interested…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from the Foundation
From all of us at Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library, thank you for all you do to help us make a brighter future for Baltimore County. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. Don’t forget to make your end-of-year donation before December 31!
Read MoreWelcome New Board Members
Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library would like to warmly welcome three new members to our Board of Directors: Emily Devan, Ian Parker and Anne Winter West. Emily is an attorney at the firm of Pessin Katz Law, P.A. in Towson and a Baltimore County native. Ian has a background in finance and accounting and…
Read MoreSensory Exploration Zone Debuts
You’re invited to attend the debut of Baltimore County Public Library’s first Sensory Exploration Zone, made possible, in part, by a grant from Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library, at the Perry Hall Branch on Wednesday, November 14, at 11 a.m.
Read More2018 Retiree Luncheon
This event has been postponed. Watch your mail for more information.
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