Foundation News
Foundation 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…
Read MoreFY22 Annual Report
The Foundation’s annual report for Fiscal Year 2022 is now available to download or view online. Get all the highlights of our previous year and see what your support helped us do. Learn more.
Read MoreTune in for Holidays Live
Tune in to Holidays Live with Emily & Josh on Giving Tuesday, November 29, at 1 p.m. to learn more about Foundation-supported projects and gift-ideas for the holiday season. Hear from librarians and experts from Baltimore County Public Library about upcoming renovations, new projects and useful services, plus a holiday gift guide. The show broadcasts…
Read MoreRead the Winning Stories
Read the spine-tingling winning horror stories from our annual Tales of the Dead short story contest. We invited writers of all ages to write original horror stories with a “Moonlit Masquerade” theme in our Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. Six winners were chosen, and for the first time ever, one of the…
Read MoreTickets on sale now!
Tickets for A Toast Among Ghosts are on sale now. Get yours before they’re gone. General admission tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door (if tickets are still available – tickets have sold out in advance the last several years). VIP tickets are $50 and include a swag bag with a commemorative…
Read MoreA Toast Among Ghosts Is Back
Save the date for one of our most popular events, A Toast Among Ghosts, this October 15, 7 p.m., at the historic Reisterstown Branch. Enjoy live music from local bands, food, beer, wine, local authors and vendors, famed Edgar Allan Poe impersonator David Keltz (found, appropriately enough, in the graveyard), portrayals of historic Reisterstown residents,…
Read MoreTHANK YOU!
Our very first dedicated day of giving was a BIG success. The BIG Give, held on Wednesday of this week, has brought in over $61,000 so far. Thank you to everyone who contributed. We’re humbled and honored by the show of support. And it’s not too late to contribute. Learn more on The BIG Give…
Read MoreThe Big Give Free Concert
Join Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library on Wednesday, May 18 as we celebrate The Big Give with a free sunset concert featuring local favorite Bad w/ Names on the rooftop of the Towson Branch garage from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food vendors (for purchase) include Food by Fire, Prigel Family Creamery and Seasons…
Read MoreBe a Part of Something BIG
This May, Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library needs you to be a part of something BIG. One BIG day to EXPLORE how we can make a difference, to LEARN something new, to CREATE fresh opportunities and to CONNECT the community. The Big Give, the Foundation’s official day of giving, is coming! Join us…
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