Support Social Worker in the Library

Part of the library’s mission is to be a connector to a myriad of services and resources to ensure quality of life and serve as a social safety net. Like many large urban and suburban public library systems who have recently added a Social Worker in the Library program, we have recognized a great need…

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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,…

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Pride and Summer Collections Added to Shop

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and, to celebrate, the Foundation has released our Pride Collection on our Be All In Shop, thanks to a suggestion from a customer. This collection, which includes tees for adults and children, mugs and magnet, allows our customers to show their pride and acceptance while supporting their local library. We’ve…

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Mobile Library Law Center

Want to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new opportunity at Baltimore County Public Library? Read this article about our new Mobile Library Law Center from the Baltimore Sun, then visit our Sponsorship Opportunities page to find out how you can help fund this new service, or make a gift directly. For…

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Believe 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…

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A 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…

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Read 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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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…

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Donor Appreciation Party

If you’re a B Social, B Connected or B Fearless member of The All In Crowd ($250 or more), then you’re invited to our first annual Donor Appreciation Party! Join us on May 14 from 6 P.M. – 8 P.M. at B.C. Brewery, Northern Baltimore County’s craft beer destination, for a Taco Tuesday and have…

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