BCPL News
Hereford Donor Wall Unveiled
The donor wall at the Hereford Branch was unveiled on June 14. The donor recognition wall is overlaid on the Troyer Road artwork, created by local artist Joanne Bare. Pictured above is Library Director Paula Miller with the Hanna family, who made a very generous donation in memory of Nancy Karen Hanna. If you’d like…
Read MoreAnnual Supporters Meeting
The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library is inviting our loyal supporters who have donated $250 and up (cumulative) in the last year to join your fellow supporters and Baltimore County Public Library Director Paula Miller to celebrate your accomplishments in making Baltimore County Public Library a standout public library system in 2016. The Supporters…
Read MoreSneaks Valentines on Sale
Do you love Baltimore County Public Library? Want to tell us how much you love BCPL and get a chance to win two tickets to Taste of the Town at the same time? From February 1 through February 19, you can purchase Sneaks-themed valentines at any of our BCPL branches (except for Randallstown Branch, closed…
Read MoreWelcome Our Newest Board Member
Please join us in welcoming our newest board member, Susan Waxter. Susan retired from BCPL in 2013 after 10 years in Planning & Projects in the Administration and joined the Foundation Board of Directors in January 2017. She grew up in Baltimore and holds a B.A. in Economics from Smith College and an M.B.A from the…
Read MoreSponsorship Opportunities Available
Looking for a way you, your business or your organization can support the Foundation for BCPL’s mission while gaining additional exposure and showing community support at the same time? We currently have numerous sponsorship opportunities available — from Taste of the Town to our Centers of Excellence at Hereford and Randallstown to Summer @ Your…
Read MoreFirst Foundation Microgrant Recipients Announced
Foundation for BCPL is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Give ‘em What They Want microgrant initiative!The Give ’em What They Want microgrants were internal grants applied for and awarded to BCPL branches, departments or teams. The name comes from the philosophy created by former BCPL director Charles Robinson of customer-centric library service,…
Read MoreMeet Our New Board Members
Since June, the Foundation has welcomed four new board members to our ranks. We’re excited that Ting Li, Amy Menzer, Stephen Shutz and Ellen York share our mission. Get to know them on ourBoard of Directors page.
Read MoreThank you!
Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors and guests for making Taste of the Town 2016 a resounding success. With your help, we were able to pass our goal. Your support makes it possible for us to provide additional resources to enrich BCPL’s commitment to empower the citizens of Baltimore County to explore, learn,…
Read MoreIn Memory of Charles Robinson
It is with great sadness that we share with you the news that longtime director of BCPL Charles W. Robinson, or Charlie as he was better known, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 87 on Friday, April 8. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 13 at 2 p.m.…
Read MoreNew Site Launches
The Foundation for BCPL is pleased to unveil our brand new website! With an updated design and much more information at your fingertips, we’re confident you’ll find our new site a big improvement. Please take a tour to find our more about who we are, what we do and how you can be a part…
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