Giving
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 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 MoreWe did it!
THANK YOU! We did it! With your help, we blew past our goal and broke $100,000! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s BIG Give. Our final total was $103,206. We are so grateful to Anne and Christopher West, who gave us an incredibly generous $50,000 matching grant. Thank you as well to…
Read MoreSave the Date – May 19
Save the date! Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library is hosting The BIG Give, their second annual dedicated day of giving on Friday, May 19 to raise additional funds for vital projects to the 21st century library. Donations can be made online to support Baltimore County Public Library initiatives including digital equity, Summer Reading Challenge,…
Read MoreLove Your Library
Tell us all the reasons you Love Your Library and make a gift that helps sustain and support your local library at the same time! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we want you to tell us why you love the library! Write a love letter to the library telling us what your library…
Read MoreNow Give on Venmo
You can now donate to the Foundation using Venmo. Just search for Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library using the app. Quick and easy!
Read MoreEnd-of-Year Giving
The new year is right around the corner. Remember to make your end-of-year charitable gift before December 31! From all of us at the Foundation, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Happy New Year!
Read MoreTune in for Holidays Live
Tune in to Holidays Live with Emily & Josh on Giving Tuesday, November 29, at 1 p.m. to learn more about Foundation-supported projects and gift-ideas for the holiday season. Hear from librarians and experts from Baltimore County Public Library about upcoming renovations, new projects and useful services, plus a holiday gift guide. The show broadcasts…
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