Would-be landmark demolishedCouncilman cut house from preservation list Feb 28, 2008
(courtesy of Baltimore County Public Library). Wilson church, which has greater historic value, Haas said. (North County News, MD)
Fun rules at library Story Time Nov 21, 2007
If there is anything she has learned after more than a year as a volunteer "Story Timer" for the Baltimore County Public Library, it's "don't take anything for granted when it comes to 2- and 3-year-olds," said Timonium resident Pat Baker. The 30-minute story sessions are designed to teach the little ones basic vocabulary skills, to lure them into a love of books and reading, and to equip them with some of the skills they will need when they start school, according to Kathy Casserly, who... (Towson Times, MD)
Metro Center stalled Nov 15, 2007
The building would house a branch of Baltimore County Public Library and a campus of the Community College of Baltimore County. In August, Smith aborted the expansion effort after developers insisted the larger building would cost more than $29 million, a full $13 million above the county's budgeted amount. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Stores split over shelving O.J. book Sep 16, 2007
Torn by an obligation to make books available to the public and a disgust with profiteering off two vicious murders, bookstores across the country are split on whether to carry the new O.J. Simpson book, If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer. At the Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore, the matter was put to a staff vote. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Early start binds young minds to books Aug 10, 2007
"All the science has shown that babies are taking in more than anybody else, their learning is so fast," said Fridrich, explaining why the Baltimore County Public Library caters also to babies. "It's an important part of our programming now," she said. (Catonsville Times, MD)
Looking Back Aug 4, 2007
Photo courtesy of the Baltimore County Public Library. Do you know what this Baltimore County building is, and where it is located. (Owings Mills Times, MD)
Latest book on wizard flew off shelves of area libraries Jul 26, 2007
The Baltimore County Public Library system ordered 701 copies of the book by J.K. Rowling. All were spoken for before the release date. (Arbutus Times, MD)
Perfect for 'Potter' Jul 21, 2007
The Baltimore County Public Library ordered 740 copies of the book and 275 audio versions. All the audio copies and 652 books had been reserved by yesterday - meaning people who get to certain branches this morning have a chance of snagging a copy. (SunSpot.net)
Kids are on board for the final 'Harry' hype Jun 16, 2007
"It's been an incredible phenomenon," said Baltimore County Public Library Director Jim Fish. "I can't remember another book that has been this popular with so many ages.". (SunSpot.net)
Baltimore suburb of Essex revived in new book Jun 4, 2007
Mrs. Nickel said many of the photographs came from her collection, but some are from the Baltimore County Public Library, the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, and the albums of Essex residents. According to a 1909 real estate advertisement, Essex developed from farms to "the Rising Suburb of the East." Pictures show early businesses, such as Guttenberger's general store, that dotted the streets as the area became a getaway for Baltimoreans seeking relief in the waters of the Middle... (Washington Times, DC)
Tour USA with Sneaks and the magic of books May 31, 2007
Baltimore County Public Library officials are launching Sneaks, the summer reading club mascot, on yet another adventure. Sneaks is buckling up for an 11-week "Reading Road Trip" across America that, like the summer reading club, begins June 4 and ends Aug. 18. (Towson Times, MD)
Friends hope to raise $12K at book sale Apr 18, 2007
The annual book sale that the Friends of the Towson Library is holding April 19 -22 is expected to raise more than $12,000 for amenities not covered by the Baltimore County Public Library budget. "The Friends are extremely important," library manager Jennifer Haire said of the group of 300 volunteers. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Top-ranked library system adept at adapting Apr 18, 2007
With reading on the wane and the Internet on the gain, what is the future of the Baltimore County Public Library. Library director Jim Fish says he doesn't know. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Fishing For A Future Apr 12, 2007
Jim Fish, director of the Baltimore County Public Library for 10 years, camps it up with an aptly titled Dr. Seuss book before contimplating what the library will be like during the next 10 years ... With reading on the wane and the Internet on the gain, what is the future of the Baltimore County Public Library. (Towson Times, MD)
1998 law can't keep kids safe from porn sites Apr 8, 2007
It wouldn't display the home page of the Essex Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library because Essex contains the letters "s-e-x." Ditto for news sites covering the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal and Web pages on breast cancer. Fortunately, Web filters have improved. (Newsday -- Business)
National Librarian of the Year is a novel leader Mar 5, 2007
"The public is making so many new demands on libraries today, all of them legitimate," says Jim Fish, director of the Baltimore County Public Library in Towson. "They need dollars, and Mary has certainly gotten results.". (SunSpot.net)
A library offering of note Mar 1, 2007
The Arbutus Library hosts a first for a Baltimore County public library Thursday, March 1, when Andy Mitchell takes the main floor for a classical guitar concert. Mitchell's performance, scheduled for 7 p.m., debuts a series of Thursday evening musical events through March. (Arbutus Times, MD)
