Avoiding the summer brain drain

The Baltimore Sun writes about libraries and Summer Reading Programs helping children retain and enhance their reading skills. Our Summer Reading Program is in full swing: join now!

Didg Revolution

G’day everyone! National touring group Didg Revolution will be appearing at all branches today thru Thursday! Take your family to a high-energy, Australia-theme show that combines music, art, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building and audience participation. Also, middle and high school students are invited to attend a special workshop presented by Didg Revolution at the Bel Air Branch on Tuesday, June 30 at 8:00 pm to learn how to play the didgeridoo. For more information about the concert schedule, visit our website or pick up a copy of Headlines & Happenings. Registration is required and programs fill up fast. For more information about Didg Revolution, visit www.ddu.me.

Major Traffic Switch at the I-95/I-895 Split

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Library Budget Reductions

The Harford County Public Library held a press conference at 3pm today at the Bel Air Branch to announce the Library Board of Trustees’ recommendations for the FY10 budget reductions and the impact these reductions will have on services throughout the county.

Find the press release and the full text of Director Audra Caplan's speech on the Press Releases page of the HCPL website.

Photos from Summer Reading Opening Day

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Public Hearing at Fallston High School

The Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing to discuss the possible closure of the Fallston Branch on Thursday, June 25, 2009, 6:00 pm, at the Fallston High School auditorium. Fallston High School is located at 2301 Carrs Mill Road.

For more information about the Public Hearing call 410-273-5600.