Baltimore County Public Library

Happy first day of spring! Freshen up your reading material with our Be Surprised Bundles. You fill out a quick form on your interests and a librarian will select up to five books for your based on your suggestions. It's available for DVDs too. Start here: bit.ly/4sWpE9R

Baltimore County's population is aging and becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming and isolating for many. @bcplinfo has received a $40,000 grant and is working with the Baltimore County Department of Aging to develop resources and a series of programs to better support a caregiver’s journey 💛 Learn more by listening to our official podcast: thecounty.fireside.fm/20

All Baltimore County Public Library branches are closing at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 16, due to inclement weather. Explore our digital library and stay safe!

March is Irish American Heritage Month, which honors generations of Irish immigrants and their descendants who contribute to the culture in the United States. Our Virtual Book Display highlights these contributions with fiction and nonfiction books. ow.ly/8rU450YrpwI

A @JohnsHopkins study proves providing glasses at school dramatically improves academic performance, with some gaining up to 4–6 months of learning! This #NationalReadingMonth, help a child see clearly, read, and thrive. Donate: visiontolearn.org/donate

March 2 is National Read Across America day. We hope you find some time today to crack open a book, slide the pages on an eBook or press play on your audiobook! Drop what you're reading in the comments. ⬇️

📚 Coming soon at @bcplinfo: Meet two of this year's Battle of the Books authors! • Johnnie Christmas - Sat., March 7 - 10 a.m. - Randallstown - 2 p.m. - Perry Hall • Sally J. Pla - Sat., March 21 - 10 a.m. - Reisterstown - 2 p.m. - Cockeysville ➡️ events.bcpl.info/events?n=2&ter…

Today's the day! Tickets for Percival Everett are available starting at 2 p.m. today through Goucher College's ticket office: ow.ly/eZ6P50YmVf7 #publiclibrary #BookedforBaltimoreCountyPublicLibrary #authorvisit

We are hosting our first of three Pathways to Housing fairs tomorrow, February 24, at our Owings Mills Branch from 2 to 6 p.m. Learn from and talk directly to organizations that provide supports, resources and information on different housing topics. events.bcpl.info/event/15647424

Due to the winter weather, our branches will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 23. Check back in at 8 a.m. for any additional updates.

Don't worry Birdland, this gives us plenty of time to refresh the lyrics using the free @hooplaDigital app! hoopladigital.com/artist/nelly/1… hoopladigital.com/artist/vanilla… hoopladigital.com/music/black-n-…

A book club just for veterans. Head to the Towson Branch next Monday, February 23, for the monthly discussion with other current service members and veterans from all eras. This month: The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell. Register: events.bcpl.info/event/15572082

@Pokémon is turning 30! Our branches are inviting you to join in the celebration by attending one of our Pokémon-themed programs next week. ow.ly/mQE550Yh3GB

All branches are closed tomorrow, Monday, February 16, in observance of President's Day. Our digital library is always open and has a large variety of books, music, movies, shows, newspapers and more. bit.ly/bcpldigitallib…

Did you forget today is Valentine's Day? 😱 No fear. We have the purrfect last minute cards for you. Download these adorable Sneaks cards today for your library loving peeps.

We had a great day in Annapolis for Library Legislative Day! We're grateful for our state lawmakers and the Baltimore County delegation who support our mission and vision here at Baltimore County Public Library.

Good Harvest is here, helping us stock up on our afterschool snacks. Cockeysville, Lansdowne, Parkville-Carney, Reisterstown, Rosedale, Sollers Point and Woodlawn branches offer the snacks Monday-Friday. It's available for anyone 18 and younger. #snacks #publiclibrary

Celebrate Black History Month! We have month full of programs, from story times and musical acts to documentaries and speaker events. We also have a virtual book display to find a book that interests you. Programs: bit.ly/4kdfZZ6 Book Display: bit.ly/3Zeddt5

New end date: Winter Reading Challenge. Due to the recent winter weather, we're extending the completion date to next Saturday, February 7. Bring in your finished game board to grab a winter beanie & free ticket to a Towson Univ. basketball game. ow.ly/SHzx50Y52rw

If you're not sure where to start this tax season, let our blog guide you. We have resources, programs and books to help. ow.ly/FKlc50Y52iN