Baltimore County Public Library

From afraid of dogs to instant BFFs, this was a heartwarming moment at Woodlawn's "Paws and Relax Before Finals" program this week. We have several therapy dog events coming up in May: ow.ly/PnTE50YVzuQ

Be In Tune at our Sollers Point Branch this May and June 🎶enjoy community spirit while listening to a variety of artists. This is made possible by a grant from the Maryland State Library Agency through the Library and Services Technology Act. Full list: bit.ly/be_in_tune

We are officially one month away from our Summer Reading Challenge—Unearth A Story! It runs from June 6-August 29. We're kicking it off with our Summer Reading Festival on Saturday, June 6, at our Arbutus Branch, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Full details: bcpl.info/youth/summer-r…

Gearing up for Star Wars Day? We have five programs for Jedito train your little Padawans on May 4 and 5. Find one for you: ow.ly/sC5950YQLmH #starwarsday #maythefourthbewithyou

Entrepreneurs, we have an awesome slate of programs happening in May. This includes our networking event on May 2, at our Arbutus Branch, and free professional headshots on May 30, at the Cockeysville Branch. Find a program for you: ow.ly/MupP50YQK23

Dr. Peter Rabins is discussing his book, The 36-Hour Day, at our Arbutus Branch Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. Learn how to care for people with Alzheimers and other dementias, and memory loss. The first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of the book. #spotlightoncaregiving

Thank you for celebrating National Library Week with us! How do you keep the celebration going? 1️⃣ Visit one of our branches 2️⃣ Help a friend sign up for a library card 3️⃣ Leave a thank you note on our customer comment cards, either in the branch or through our online form.

We can't let the day go by without celebrating National Library Outreach Day! In combination of spreading joy and celebrating Earth Day, teens at three of our branches decorated flowers pots that were given away today at Morningside House of Satyr Hill.

Today is National Library Workers Day! Staff are the core of who we are, and the people who bring countless hours of joy to our community. Enjoy this video and then head into a branch to tell the staff thank you! #nationallibraryweek #staffappreciation

It's #NationalLibraryWeek! 📚 @bcplinfo is celebrating a week full of JOY starting now with the Right to Read Day. We encourage you to stop by any of their 19 branches and check out your favorite book!

If you don't already have a library card, now's the time to sign up! From books and video games to fishing poles and karaoke kits, a library card sure goes a long way. Celebrate National Library Week by exploring all @bcplinfo has to offer ⤵️

It's National Library Week, with the theme Find Your Joy! As part of the celebration, we're revealing a new B logo, B Joyful. Pick up one of these B Joyful magnets at any of our branches while supplies last. View our full week of fun in our blog. 🔗 in comments.

Life feeling heavy? You deserve a dopamine boost! We're holding an after hours program on Friday, May 15, from 7-9 p.m. at the Cockeysville Branch. Enjoy a plethora of experiences designed to lift your mood at our free fair for grownups. Register: events.bcpl.info/event/16302125

Than you @bcplinfo for helping us prepare for Battle of the Books! 📚🐧 #bcpslms @BCPSLMP

Honor Earth Day by attending one of our upcoming programs. From gardening and community cleanup to nature walks and DIY crafts, we have something for you. ow.ly/gIrf50YJZbn

Our Community Shred Days are returning this spring to the following branches: April 25—Rosedale May 9—Arbutus May 16—Cockeysville Destroy up to three boxes of confidential household paperwork for free from 10 a.m.-noon.

It's a beautiful spring day in Baltimore County ☀️🌷 Stop by one of our branches today to enjoy the blooming trees and plants, then grab a book, Library of Things item, DVD and more.

Families with tweens and teens—our service-learning opportunities return this summer. We have three options, from short-term to summer-long commitments, so you can do what fits your family's schedule the best. Learn more: ow.ly/eztq50YIo8X #servicelearning #publiclibrary

Borrow one physical item from any of our branches by Sunday, April 12, and you're automatically entered into our giveaway. Three winners will receive a family four-pack of tickets to the Maryland Zoo and a gift card to Union Craft Brewery. See full rules: bcpl.info/blog/2026/more…

All branches are closed Sunday, April 5, in observance of Easter. Our digital library is 24/7!