What's New @ Your Library?


What's New at Your Library?

 Periodically Updated BCPL Documents
BCPL Online Application for Employment

March 4, 2010
Hot Titles: New, Noteworthy, and Forthcoming
March 3 Unique Critiques - January 2010
March 2

Assistant Circulation Services Manager II (vacancy) [PDF]
March 2

Assistant Library Manager II (vacancy) [PDF]
March 1
dateLines - March, April and May 2010
March 1
 Library On The Go, Junior Schedule - March 2010 [PDF]
March 1
 Library On The Go, Senior Schedule - March 2010 [PDF]
February 23
 Free Activities for Children and Teens, March 14 to 20 [PDF]
February 23 Free Events for Adults, March 14 to 20 [PDF]
February 17 BCPL Sunday Schedule Expands [PDF]
February 16 Free Activities for Children and Teens, March 7 to 13 [PDF]
February 16 Free Events for Adults, March 7 to 13 [PDF]
January 5, 2010 Storyline Schedule - January 5 to June 29
May 27, 2009 BCPL Director Named Chair of Advisory Council on Libraries [PDF]

Featured Library Programs and Notices


The Friends of the Pikesville Library Guest Speaker Series - Shari Eliker, WBAL's morning talk radio host informs and entertains. Pikesville Branch, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 1 p.m.



Celtic Wonder Tales with Mike Gaudreau - Stories of leprechauns, heroes, giants and tricksters accompanied by the beat of the Irish drum. Hereford Branch, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 2 p.m.



Urban Pirates - Join us for swashbuckling pirate adventure at the Reisterstown branch. Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.



Grow It, Eat It! - Master Gardeners teach people how to plant veggies. Registration required. Arbutus Branch, Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.



Sleight-of-Hand Workshop - Professional magician Mike Rose teaches teens tricks of the trade at the Randallstown branch. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7 p.m.



The Friends of the Pikesville Library Guest Speaker Series - Susan Reimer, dynamic speaker and columnist for the "Sun," delights us with her wit and humor. Pikesville Branch, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 1 p.m.



Meet the Author - Pulitzer Prize-winning author Leonard Pitts Jr. discusses his debut novel, "Before I Forget." Book sales and signings available. Woodlawn Branch, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7 p.m.



Sleight-of-Hand Workshop - Professional magician Mike Rose teaches teens tricks of the trade at the North Point branch. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 2 p.m.



Sign and Dance - Explore American Sign Language through music and stories while teaching your fingers how to sing. Rosedale Branch, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 2 p.m.



Invasion of the Chesapeake! - Learn about the invasion of the British during the War of 1812 at the Catonsville branch. Monday, March 22, 2010 at 7 p.m.



The Friends of the Pikesville Library Guest Speaker Series - Learn more about our county's place in American history with Dr. Barry Lanman, author of "Baltimore County, Celebrating a Legacy, 1659-2009." Pikesville Branch, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 1 p.m.



Sign and Dance - Explore American Sign Language through music and stories while teaching your fingers how to sing. Parkville Branch, Monday, March 29 10:30 a.m.



Financial Fitness for Kids - Join Bubbles the Clown as he performs magic tricks to teach children "financial literacy." Lansdowne Branch, Monday, March 29, 2010 at 1 p.m.



Going, Going, Gone - Join the ZOOmobile as audiences discover how everything we do has an impact on our planet. Catonsville Branch, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 2 p.m.



Fear: Friend or Foe? - Join the Maryland Zoo and meet commonly feared animals that merit our respect more than our fear. Essex Branch, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 2 p.m.



Spring Is Here! - Candy and Cupcake, along with their puppet friends, entertain with songs and stories about spring. White Marsh Branch, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 2 p.m.



Veggie Gardening 101 - Learn a 12-step plan and tips for growing from the Baltimore County Master Gardeners. Perry Hall Branch, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.



Focus on Fido - Join Spirit the dog and learn how to safely interact with dogs at the Lansdowne branch. Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7 p.m.



Urban Pirates - Join us for swashbuckling pirate adventure at the Arbutus branch. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.



Sign and Dance - Explore American Sign Language through music and stories while teaching your fingers how to sing. Hereford Branch, Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.



Fire Prevention Safety - Learn about fire safety, featuring a fire truck tour, offered by the Baltimore County Fire Department. North Point Branch, Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.



Sleight-of-Hand Workshop - Professional magician Mike Rose teaches teens tricks of the trade at the Woodlawn branch. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 7 p.m.


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Be Prepared For the Worst - Know what's most important when it comes to emergency home preparedness. Find out more.

Energy Awareness - Choose wisely, use wisely. Learn more about BGE and other energy-related topics. Find out more.

Most Popular Titles - Find out what titles rank highest among fellow BCPL readers. Find out more.

Research Databases - Search our online databases of magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and more, all free of charge! Find out more.

Storyline - Hear stories for ages three to 10! Find out more.

Homefront - Our Turn to Serve. Cell phones for soldiers: drop off. Find out more.

Give Back - Got spare time? Volunteer with Baltimore County Public Library. Find out more.

Legacy Web - Historic images of Baltimore County to browse or buy. Find out more.
BCPL Ranked Among Top in the United States

 The HAPLR Ranking of Public Libraries rated Baltimore County Public Library number seven among large systems in 2009:
 
Rank

Library Name

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1.  Cuyahoga County Public Library (OH)
2.  Columbus Metropolitan Library (OH)
3.  Multnomah County Library (OR)
4.  Salt Lake County Library System (UT)
5.  Hennepin County Library (MN)
6.  Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (IN)
7.  Baltimore County Public Library
8.  Denver Public Library (CO)
9.  King County Library System (WA)
10.  Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (OH)