Category: Books

Harford County Public Library receives donation of “Born to Rebel: An Autobiography” in honor of Black History Month

Harford County Public Library receives donation of “Born to Rebel: An Autobiography” in honor of Black History Month

| February 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

From the Harford County Public Library: BOOK DONATION IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH (Belcamp, Maryland – February 15, 2012) On February 4, Harford County Public Library received a donation of several copies of the book Born to Rebel: An Autobiography by Benjamin E. Mays from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.  The book donation [...]

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“Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War” series of discussions starts March 1

“Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War” series of discussions starts March 1

| January 23, 2012 | Comments (0)

Harford Community College and the Hays-Heighe House are hosting a discussion series to commemorate the  150th anniversary of the Civil War and emancipation starting March 1. Here are the details: LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OF THE CIVIL WAR Harford Community College hosts free reading and discussion series   Bel Air, Md., January 19, 2012  –  Harford [...]

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Harford County Public Library now has Disney digital books

Harford County Public Library now has Disney digital books

| January 8, 2012 | Comments (0)

The Harford County Public Library sent along the following news about its new Disney digital book collection: DISNEY DIGITAL BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED!   (Belcamp, Maryland – January 5, 2012)  Attention Disney fans! Mickey, Donald, Ariel and all the gang can now be found online through the new collection of Disney Digital Books accessible on Harford [...]

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Harford County Public Library’s new ProQuest Newsstand™ provides exclusive access to 85 newspapers from around the world

Harford County Public Library’s new ProQuest Newsstand™ provides exclusive access to 85 newspapers from around the world

| November 7, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Harford County Public Library announces its new online database including content from more than 85 newspapers around the world: ACCESS OVER 85 NEWSPAPERS THROUGH THE LIBRARY    (Belcamp, Maryland – November 4, 2011)  Harford County Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of a new online database, ProQuest Newsstand™, which provides exclusive access [...]

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Alma Katsu, author of “The Taker,” will be appearing at the Bel Air Branch of Harford County Public Library on Thursday, November 10th at 6:30 pm.

Alma Katsu, author of The Taker, to visit the Bel Air library Nov. 10 for a book signing

| November 3, 2011 | Comments (0)

Alma Katsu, author of The Taker, comes to the Bel Air Branch of Harford County Public Library Nov. 10 for a book signing. Here are the details:   AUTHOR OF THE TAKER TO VISIT BEL AIR LIBRARY     (Belcamp, Maryland – November 2, 2011)  Alma Katsu, author of The Taker, will be visiting the Bel Air Branch [...]

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The 2010 Harford County Public Library Literary Spelling Bee at the Harford County Farm Fair saw 54 participants from across seven age categories compete for top honors.

Harford County Public Library’s 15th annual Literary Spelling Bee at Harford County Farm Fair July 31 to include clues from popular books like “Twilight” and Harry Potter

| July 27, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Harford County Public Library is hosting its 15th annual Literary Spelling Bee at the Harford County Farm Fair on Sunday, July 31. PREPARATIONS UNDER WAY FOR LITERARY SPELLING BEE AT HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR (Belcamp, Maryland – July 22, 2011)  Harford County Public Library is busy gearing up for its 15th annual Literary Spelling Bee [...]

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New train set with local landmarks makes the Aberdeen Library even more of an adventure for children

New train set with local landmarks makes the Aberdeen Library even more of an adventure for children

| July 20, 2011 | Comments (0)

A custom built train display designed by a librarian makes visits to the Aberdeen Library even more of an adventure for kids. ABERDEEN LIBRARY BRANCH RECEIVES CUSTOM TRAIN FOR CHILDREN’S AREA  (Belcamp, Maryland – July 18, 2011)  The Aberdeen Branch of Harford County Public Library recently received a new custom-built train and play center. The “Aberdeen [...]

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Alex M. Allman, Bruce M. Smith & Cara Reilly join the Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees

Alex M. Allman, Bruce M. Smith & Cara Reilly join the Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees

| July 12, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Harford Public Library has announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees: LIBRARY ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS (Belcamp, Maryland – July 11, 2011) Harford County Public Library (HCPL) is pleased to announce the addition of Alex M. Allman, Bruce M. Smith and Cara Reilly to the Library Board [...]

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Timothy J. Capurso, Pamela J. Ruff, and Elizabeth S. Hendrix join the Harford County Public Library Foundation

Timothy J. Capurso, Pamela J. Ruff, and Elizabeth S. Hendrix join the Harford County Public Library Foundation

| July 12, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Harford County Public Library Foundation has announced the addition of three new members: LIBRARY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS (Belcamp, Maryland – July 11, 2011) The Harford County Public Library (HCPL) Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Timothy J. Capurso, Pamela J. Ruff, and Elizabeth S. Hendrix to the Foundation’s Board of [...]

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Harford County Public Library Foundation’s annual gala, themed “Sapphire Supper Club” was promoted at the Bel Air parade with a 1940 Chevrolet Business Coupe provided by Jim Butcher of Bel Air and swing dancers from Dancing With Friends.

Harford County Public Library promoted its fall gala Sapphire Supper Club with a 1940s themed July 4th parade appearance

| July 5, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Harford County Public Library was busy this past 4th of July weekend, promoting the Library Foundation’s fall gala theme, Sapphire Supper Club with swing dancers following a 1940’s Chevrolet Business Coupe in the Bel Air Independence Day parade. Here are the details from the library on its plans to celebrate its 65th anniversary Nov. 5. [...]

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