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Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Curbside Services Still Available

19 branches will continue to offer our popular curbside pickup for library materials and printing.

Passport Services Available by Appointment

Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Late fees are a thing of the past. All accounts are cleared.

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Student Accounts

Students can check out up to five items using their BCPS Student Account.

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Providing one-to-one advising and referrals at select branches.

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