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What's New at Your Library?

• Schedules, news releases and vacancy announcements
• Featured library programs and notices

Periodically Updated BCPL Documents
BCPL Online Application for Employment

• November 6, 2009 - Circulation Assistant I (vacancy) [PDF]
• November 2 - Most Popular BCPL Titles - October 2009
• October 23 - Free Activities for Children and Teens, November 8 to 14, 2009 [PDF]
• October 23 - Free Events for Adults, November 8 to 14, 2009 [PDF]
• October 22 - Hot Titles: New, Noteworthy, and Forthcoming
• October 22 - Library On The Go, Junior Schedule - November 2009 [PDF]
• October 22 - Library On The Go, Senior Schedule - November 2009 [PDF]
• October 14 - Free Activities for Children and Teens, November 1 to 7, 2009 [PDF]
• October 14 - Free Events for Adults, November 1 to 7, 2009 [PDF]
• October 5 - Unique Critiques - September/October 2009
• October 1 - Jen's Jewels - Julie Buxbaum
• September 25 - Library On The Go, Junior Schedule - October 2009 [PDF]
• September 25 - Library On The Go, Senior Schedule - October 2009 [PDF]
• August 21 - dateLines - September, October, November 2009
• July 2 - Storyline Schedule - July 7 to December 29, 2009
• May 27 - BCPL Director James H. Fish Named Chair of Maryland Advisory Council on Libraries [PDF]
• May 27 - Summer Reading Club 2009: Sneaks Seeks Mastery of Arts [PDF]
• March 6 - New Perry Hall Library: Twice As Nice [PDF]
• February 2 - BCPL Wins John Cotton Dana Award [PDF]
• December 9, 2008 - Services For Homeless Listed On Updated Street Card [PDF]

Featured Library Programs and Notices

• Patapsco River History - Ali Kahn speaks about her book Patapsco: Life Along Maryland's Historic River Valley. Catonsville Branch, Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2 p.m.

• Critter Caravans' Pleeze and Squeeze Show - A see-and-touch program where the audience discovers several types of reptiles. Perry Hall Branch, Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2 p.m.

• Hey Mr. DJ - Should you be a DJ? Do you know music genres and history? Find out what it's really all about. Lansdowne Branch, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.

• The Friends of the Pikesville Library Guest Speaker Series - Molly Edgar, from The Walters Art Museum, presents "Heroes! Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece." Pikesville Branch, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 1 p.m.

• Cherokee Storytelling - Native American Joseph Stands with Many presents stories with music and dancing. Catonsville Branch, Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7 p.m.

• Antique Appraisal - Carry in your treasures for appraisals by professionals from Cook Limited. Antiques: $10 per item, two-item limit. Hereford Branch, Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Critter Caravans' Pleeze and Squeeze Show - A see-and-touch program where the audience discovers several types of reptiles. Lansdowne Branch, Monday, November 16, 2009 at 7 p.m.

• The Friends of the Pikesville Library Guest Speaker Series - Baltimore Sun writer Jay Hancock answers the question "What's Happening with the Economy?" Pikesville Branch, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 1 p.m.

• Real Teen Talk - Discuss with popular teen lit author Paula Chase Hyman everything from popularity to the "s" word. Essex Branch, Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.

• What Is a Book? - What constitutes a book? We talk traditional versus "outside the box." Teens, registration required. Randallstown Branch, Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7 p.m.

• Traditional Toy Making - Michael Brown uses storytelling to demonstrate traditional American wooden toys. Catonsville Branch, Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 2 p.m.

• Critter Caravans' Pleeze and Squeeze Show - A see-and-touch program where the audience discovers several types of reptiles. Pikesville Branch, Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 2 p.m.

• Jen's Jewels - Meet the Author: Julie Buxbaum - Read Jen's interview with Julie, answer the trivia question, and maybe win a copy of her novel, After You. Find out more.
• All a Twitter: Teen Programs at BCPL - Check us out on Twitter, or sign up for text message alerts about teen programs at www.bcpl.info/teens/index_text.html.
• eBooks: Audio Books to Download - We have over 1,000 titles available. Borrow one today!
• Need immediate access to our electronic resources, but don't have a library card? Sign up for a temporary library card today!
• Sign Up for E-mail Notification - Now receive e-mail notification on overdue and reserved titles if you have a current BCPL account.
• Looking for a Baltimore County Organization? - Try BCPL's Community Information Directory.
• Be Prepared For the Worst - Know what's most important when it comes to emergency home preparedness.
• Energy Awareness - Choose wisely, use wisely. Learn more about BGE and other energy-related topics.
• Most Popular Titles - Find out what titles rank highest among fellow BCPL readers.
• Research Databases - Search our online databases of magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and more, all free of charge!
• Storyline - Hear stories for ages three to 10!
• Homefront - Our Turn to Serve - Cell phones for soldiers: drop off.
• Give Back - Got spare time? Volunteer with Baltimore County Public Library.
• Legacy Web - Historic images of Baltimore County to browse or buy.

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:

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)

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