The Baltimore County Public Library announced it will close branches on Sundays after May 18 until the fall. Here is their statement “Our Sunday hours are sunsetting for the summer months. Sunday, May 18, is the last day we’re open on Sundays at the Arbutus, Cockeysville, North Point, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, Pikesville and Towson … Read more
The White Marsh Branch located at 8133 Sandpiper Circle has begun meeting room and restroom renovations beginning Monday, March 31. The branch’s last day for customers eas Saturday, March 29, which also includes the drop box. Any holds remaining on the shelves will be transferred to the Perry Hall Branch. Full operations are expected to … Read more
More details about the new Middle River library proposal are now for the public. The proposal would have Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) partnering with the developers of the Greenleigh community in Middle River. The project would include a 25,810-square-foot library branch and adjacent 116-space parking lot. More details will be provided at the District … Read more
Members of the Baltimore County Fire Department are holding Hands-Only CPR Training on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library Rosedale Branch – Public Service Area. Help save a life. Drop in and learn the simple steps of Hands-Only CPR. This training is for anyone 14 and up. For … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools released the following statement about guidance and information for BCPS schools and families regarding immigration enforcement actions at schools “On January 23, 2025, the Maryland State Department of Education provided local school systems with guidance on how school-based personnel should respond to requests from immigration or law enforcement officials while upholding … Read more
Kenwood High School is doing their Senior Mock Interview days on January 16 & 17 and they are looking for volunteers. The school is located at 501 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. This event provides their senior class with the opportunity to interview in a comfortable setting, while receiving feedback and tips from our community … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced it is opening two hours late, but the school system announced that Sandy Plains Elementary in Dundalk and Hawthorne Elementary in Middle River are closed. Sandy Plains has no heat and a water main break was reported at Hawthorne.
-photo courtesy of BCPL- Community input meetings will being held for the New Essex Public Library Process. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9. Both meetings are from 6:30-8pm and will be held at the current Essex Branch Library, 1110 Eastern Boulevard Quinn Evans, the architects for the project … Read more
–photo courtesy of BCPS Flickr- The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities has named Hannah Mitchell, Grade 10 student at Perry Hall High School, as its 2024 Student of the Year. Mitchell is described in the event program as one who “embraces challenges with an indomitable spirit and never fails to brighten a room with cheer … Read more
Raheem Bashir, Perry Hall High School and Ashley Johnny, Eastern Technical High School are two of nine Baltimore County Public Schools seniors selected to serve as student pages for the 2025 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. “We are incredibly proud of our students and look forward to seeing them engage in this exciting … Read more
Storyville at the Rosedale Library is closed through Saturday, September 21, for refurbishments, such as painting, new carpeting and upgraded art. Storyville opened in 2010 and Baltimore County Public Library said needed some upgrades. “Storyville has welcomed nearly 700,000 visitors, and is ready for a little face lift!.” said a statement from BCPL “The Rosedale … Read more
–photo courtesy of Parkville Carney Festival- The Parkville Carney Festival will be taking place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Ursula Catholic Church parking lot at 8801 Harford Road in Parkville (on the Putty Hill Side). There is free admission. Vendors and family fun activities all day and some … Read more