Pride and Summer Collections Added to Shop

By admin | June 8, 2021 |

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and, to celebrate, the Foundation has released our Pride Collection on our Be All In Shop, thanks to a suggestion from a customer. This collection, which includes tees for adults and children, mugs and magnet, allows our customers to show their pride and acceptance while supporting their local library. We’ve…

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Tickets on Sale for Artists Reception

By admin | December 30, 2019 |

Tickets are now on sale for the B Artful Artists Reception on Friday, February 7, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., at the Hereford Branch. Celebrate our many talented artists here at Baltimore County Public Library. There will be finger foods, wine and live music provided by Baltimore musician/songwriter Caleb Stine. Vote for the People’s Choice award and…

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Give Back on Prime Day

By admin | July 13, 2018 |

Your shopping makes a difference. Amazon donates to Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library when you shop Prime Day deals at smile.amazon.com/ch/52-169580!

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Grant Application Period is Open

By admin | July 27, 2017 |

The Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2017 Give ’em What They Want microgrants. The Give ’em What They Want microgrants are internal grants applied for and awarded to BCPL branches, departments or teams by the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library. The Foundation will award up to $1,000 per project. The number of…

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Sneaks Valentines on Sale

By admin | January 24, 2017 |

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…

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Giving Tuesday – Give and Win a Party

By admin | November 18, 2016 |

Last year, over 700,000 people participated in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday…

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Tales of the Dead Contest

By admin | August 15, 2016 |

Tales of the Dead Ghost Story Contest A ghost story writing contest 200 years ago led to the creation of Frankenstein’s monster and the first modern vampire story. It was the summer of 1816, the year without a summer, when the incessant rains inspired Lord Byron to challenge his friends to write ghost stories inspired…

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Meet Our New Board Members

By admin | August 14, 2016 |

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.

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