Library News and Events
Calendar of Events and Library News
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Spring 2012 Edition in PDF Format
What's Inside:
Good eats abound at "Taste of the Town" in Foundation Focus.
There's a new BCPL branch - Find out where in Branch Briefs.
Get crafty at Cockeysville, North Point, Pikesville and Randallstown.
Teach your fingers how to sing in Programs for Everyone.
Create with LEGO bricks at one of many "block parties."
Website gets makeover in Branch Briefs.
Boogie-woogie with Mondrian at Catonsville, Essex and Hereford.
See and touch critters in Programs for Everyone.
"Game on!" at Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Lansdowne, Randallstown and Rosedale.
Murals and digital stories celebrate local history in Branch Briefs.
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Foundation Focus http://www.foundationforbcpl.org/
Mark Your Calendars! May 5, 2012!
The Foundation for BCPL is counting down the days until our new event, "Taste of the Town", which will take place on May 5, 2012 at the Perry Hall Branch! "Taste of the Town" will be an evening of casual fun that will feature delicious food at tasting stations from restaurants throughout the Baltimore area, a scavenger hunt, live music and a silent auction. We can't wait to taste the delicious food that our restaurant sponsors will provide! Bill's Seafood, Bonefish Grill, Café Spice, Café Troia, Chesapeake Food Works, The Grille at Peerce's, Jason's Deli, Liberatore's Ristorante, P.F. Chang's (at Towson Town Center and White Marsh Mall), Red Brick Station, Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cusine, Sunshine Grille and Wegmans Food Markets (Hunt Valley) have agreed to participate and serve delectable dishes at this exciting event. We are excited to announce that M&T Bank is on board as our Platinum Sponsor. We are honored that our growing list of corporate sponsors also includes The Community College of Baltimore County, Dunbar Armored, Findaway World, BCPL Director Jim Fish and Barbara Fish, McCormick, Midwest Tape, Point Breeze Credit Union, PwC, Towson Town Center and White Marsh Mall! Tickets are only $60 each and go on sale March 1st. They can be purchased in all BCPL branches, through the Foundation website (www.foundationforbcpl.org) or by calling 410-887-6196. For more information, please contact Julie Saxenmeyer at 410-887-3282.
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Sollers Point Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening of BCPL's 18th Branch
On Monday, December 19, the Baltimore County Public Library opened the doors of its 18th branch at the Sollers Point Multipurpose Center. In addition to a gymnasium, an auditorium, classrooms, and a community museum, the LEED-Silver-certified building house a 5,000-square-foot, full-service library branch with 10 public-access computers and a 14,000 item materials collection. All this with a view of the water! Consider dropping by for a visit at our new location.
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Take a Look: Programs for Everyone
Guaranteed to please. Check your branch for dates and times.
All Ages
Paws to Read/Karma Dogs
Here's a chance for shy or reluctant readers to get practice by sharing stories with friendly, nonjudgemental and attentive four-footed listeners. Lansdowne, Pikesville and Rosedale.
Sign and Dance
Teach your fingers how to sing as we explore American Sign Language through music and stories at the Cockeysville, Parkville, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson and Woodlawn branches.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Punch
Celebrate Punch and Judy's birthday with this fun family program consisting of clever comedy magic, an organ grinder's music box and a laugh-out-loud puppet show! Arbutus, Lansdowne, Towson and White Marsh.
The Fool Named 'O'
Mark Jaster is the wordless jester 'O' in this family-friendly program full of fun, movement, music and lively audience participation at Perry Hall.
Unique Like Matisse
Students learn about Henri Matisse and view some of his artwork. Purple Robe and Anemones is highlighted and students create their own piece using techniques that Matisse used. Catonsville, Essex, North Point and Pikesville.
Boogie Woogie Like Mondrian
Students are introduced to artist Piet Mondrian and his artwork and then create their own version of his famous work Broadway Boogie Woogie. Catonsville, Essex, and Hereford.
Pleeze and Squeeze
Join Critter Caravans for this see-and-touch program. Discover several types of lizards, snakes and tortoises and discuss their native habitats, eating habits, care, interesting facts and histories. At most branches, except Arbutus, Catonsville, Randallstown, Sollers Point and Towson.
The Nicolo Whimsey Show
Nicolo the Jester combines pantomine, circus skills, comedy, music and more in this arts extravaganza at Perry Hall.
Turtles in My Sandbox
Accompanied by an adult terrapin, local "green" author Jennifer Keats Curtis shares how Maryland children are helping conserve our state reptile. Arbutus
Babies Ages 0 through 23 Months with Adult
Baby Boosters Story Time
Simple stories, music, movement and rhymes. All branches except Lansdowne and Loch Raven.
Preschool Children Ages 2 through 5 with Adult
Fun with Language
Celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month with Baltimore County Speech and Language Pathologists at a special story time promoting preschool language skills. All branches, except Essex and Lansdowne branches.
Music and Movement
Join Miss Jackie for a fun-filled music adventure including singing, dancing, percussive instruments and various movement activities like yoga at Cockeysville.
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Preschoolers
Enjoy learning various yoga postures at Pikesville.
LEGO Fun
Join us for "block parties" at Arbutus, Catonsville, North Point, Pikesville, Randallstown, White Marsh and Woodlawn.
Checkmate!
Play chess with fellow enthusiasts at Cockeysville.
Gardening for Kids
Learn about what a plant needs in order to grow and the different parts of a plant, decorate a container for planting and plant a flower or vegetable. Pikesville and Towson.
Book Clubs
Favorite books, old and new fiction, nonfiction or mysteries – whatever you prefer – there’s bound to be a discussion group available for you to share thoughts and ideas. Check out Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Hereford, North Point, Parkville, Perry Hall, Pikesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Towson, White Marsh and Woodlawn.
Adventures of a CSI: Dr. Dana Kollmann
Dr. Kollmann shares harrowing and humorous adventures from her best-selling book Never Suck a Dead Man's Hand: Curious Adventures of a CSI at Perry Hall.
Veggie Gardening for Beginners and Beyond
Baltimore County Master Gardeners teach you how to earn your green thumb. Catonsville, Cockeysville, Essex, Hereford and Perry Hall.
Master Gardeners: Composting
Baltimore County Master Gardeners teach you how to make a worm composting bin and compost with green waste and brown waste. Arbutus, Cockeysville, Reisterstown and Towson.
Baltimore and the War of 1812
The Friends of the Hereford Library welcome Wayne Schaumburg, well-known Baltimore historian and educator, as their annual meeting speaker. Hereford
2012 Summer Learning Expo
The Parent Support Services Office of Baltimore County Public Schools introduces community resources to help parents keep their children engaged in learning activities during the summer. Cockeysville, North Point and Randallstown.
Small Business Counseling
Obtain assistance with business plan development, marketing, loan preparation and minority business enterprise at an individual, one-hour appointment with an adviser from the Small Business Resource Center. Catonsville, Essex, Parkville, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson and White Marsh.
For more information on these and other teen programs, go to www.bcpl.info/kids-teens-parents-teachers/teens
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Geek out @ your library for Teen Tech Week, March 4 -10 |
Spring Happenings for Teens ages 11 to 17
Gaming
Show your skills on Wii and Xbox 360 games including Rock Band, Madden and Super Smash Bros. Brawl at Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Lansdowne, Randallstown, and Rosedale. Play board games at Cockeysville.
Crafts
Get crafty! CD clocks, hardware jewelry, duct tape wallets, lanyards and recycled paper crafts at Cockeysville, North Point, Pikesville and Randallstown.
Show Off or Chow Down
Take the stage for Open Mic Night at Arbutus, Catonsville, Hereford or North Point. If your talent is less vocal, share your writing at Hereford. Learn to make quick, no-cook snacks at Lansdowne at "Fun Food Fest."
Read and Draw
Like anime or manga? Come to Cockeysville, Essex or Rosedale to hang out with others who share your interest.
Connect
The "4 Youth, by Youth" program is now at Rosedale!
Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/BCPLTeen
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bcplteen.
Sign up for text message alerts about teen programs at www.bcpl.info/teens.
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All technology programs feature free “what-you-need-to-know” hands-on training. Required registration begins one week in advance. Check your local branch listing for dates and times.
Computer Know-How at Your Library - 13 years and Don’t be intimidated by computers! Learn to use the mouse and keyboard and understand basic concepts and terms. Leave feeling comfortable using the library’s computers. We’ll show you how! Arbutus, Essex, North Point, Perry Hall, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson and Woodlawn.
Intro to the Internet - 13 years and up It’s easier than you think! Learn to search the Internet and discover the resources on the library’s website. (You should be comfortable using a mouse before attending.) Arbutus, Essex, North Point, Perry Hall, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson and Woodlawn.
Intro to the Internet - Part II - 13 years and up Kick it up a notch! Use advanced features of search engines, learn about domain names and evaluate the information you find on the Web. North Point.
Intro to Microsoft Word - 13 years and up Learn the basics of word processing. North Point and Randallstown.
Learn the basics of setting up and using an e-mail account. Randallstown.
Databases Dozens of free online information resources from home, work or school. See BCPL’s home page under Find Info (www.bcpl.info/find-info/databases) for a complete listing.
Wi-Fi Technology Feel Free with Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Enjoy the freedom of free wireless access available in all BCPL branches. Use your personal wireless-enabled devices (laptop computers, PDAs, cell phones, etc.) without plugging into a wall. Pick up an access guide at your branch. |
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Because of space limitations in meeting rooms, to be sure of seating, it's important to plan an early arrival time. For some programs where a small group is desirable, such as "Baby Boosters" and hands-on technology, registration is necessary. These programs are noted in the dateLines listing as "registration required." To register, simply call or visit the library during the week preceding the program.
Feel free with Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) acess at all BCPL branches.
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Highlights @ BCPL is a monthly online newsletter delivered through e-mail and designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest news around the Baltimore County Public Library system. It features upcoming programs, book reviews by staff members and updates from the Foundation for BCPL. Each month we also highlight one of BCPL’s specialized databases and provide tips on how to use it effectively. We hope that you’ll give Highlights @ BCPL a try, and as always, we welcome any feedback!
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Easter |
Sunday, April 8 |
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Memorial Day |
Monday, May 28 |
Phone Numbers:
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Administrative Offices Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library Historic Photos for Sale Human Resources Job Line Meeting Room Bookings Mobile Library Services Shelf Help TTY 24-Hour Storyline |
410-887-6100 410-887-3282 410-887-6194 410-887-6177 410-887-6109 410-887-7586 410-494-9063 via Maryland Relay 410-887-6116
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Web Addresses:
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AskUsNow! BCPL Web Site Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library Birth to Five: Focus on the First Years |
http://www.foundationforbcpl.org/ http://www.bcpl.info/kids-teens-parents-teachers/birth-to-five |
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9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday
Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, North Point, Perry Hall, Pikesville, Randallstown, Rosedale (year round), Sollers Point (year round), Towson (year round), White Marsh, Woodlawn (year round)
(October 2, 2011-April 29, 2012)
1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m.
EXCEPTION:
Loch Raven
Monday and Wednesday
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
