Foundation News
Foundation Awarded $12,000 Grant for DEVS
Alliant Credit Union Foundation recently awarded Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library was awarded a $12,000 grant to purchase new laptops for the laptop kiosk at the North Point Branch. Alliant Credit Union Foundation awards grants to organizations “working to bridge the digital divide by bringing technology devices and affordable, reliable broadband to the people…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday
Today, Tuesday, November 28, is Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving celebrated on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Donate $120 or more today and get a window cling that shows your support for the library. All gifts are matched dollar for dollar thanks to a generous matching grant from Anne and Chris West. Watch…
Read MoreMake Your Gift Go Twice As Far
As we enter the season of giving, Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library was given a wonderful opportunity to double your donation! Thanks to a generous matching gift from Senator Chris and Anne West, all donations received between now and December 31 are being matched dollar for dollar, up to $75,000. The Foundation provides resources—above…
Read MoreNew Look, Same Foundation
You may have noticed a brand-new look when you visit foundationforbcpl.org. As we enter a new phase here at Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library, we wanted to reflect that in the most visible face — our website. But while things might look a little different, our mission remains the same: to provide resources—above and…
Read MoreFoundation Announces Scholarship Winner
Erin Ramos is the very first recipient of the Charles Robinson Endowed Master of Library Science (MLS) Memorial Scholarship, a renewable scholarship endowed by Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library and administered by Central Scholarship. Ramos, a single mother living in Aberdeen, has worked in the circulation department at the Towson Branch of Baltimore County…
Read MoreFoundation Welcomes New Executive Director
Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library welcomes new Executive Director Ann Beegle. Baltimore County Public Library hired Ann as Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, which also serves as the executive director of the Foundation. “I love that the library meets people where they are with their needs, whether it is a young mother and child…
Read MoreWe did it!
THANK YOU! We did it! With your help, we blew past our goal and broke $100,000! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s BIG Give. Our final total was $103,206. We are so grateful to Anne and Christopher West, who gave us an incredibly generous $50,000 matching grant. Thank you as well to…
Read MoreSave the Date – May 19
Save the date! Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library is hosting The BIG Give, their second annual dedicated day of giving on Friday, May 19 to raise additional funds for vital projects to the 21st century library. Donations can be made online to support Baltimore County Public Library initiatives including digital equity, Summer Reading Challenge,…
Read MoreFoundation Launches Memorial Scholarship
Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library is proud to recognize long-time BCPL director Charles Robinson by launching the Charlie Robinson Endowed Master of Library Science (MLS) Memorial Scholarship. This renewable annual scholarship supports one Maryland resident pursuing a MLS or MLIS. The student must plan to work in a public library upon degree completion. Mr.…
Read MoreSponsor Summer Reading
Sponsorships are now available for Summer Reading Challenge 2023! The theme this year is All Together Now. The theme encourages youth and families to enjoy fun and engaging programs and activities about kindness, friendship, unity, cultural awareness and being an active member of their community. Children of all ages can join the challenge and earn…
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