Support Your Library
Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library
The Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operated by a board comprised of county business and community leaders. The mission is to provide additional resources to enrich the library’s commitment to empower the citizens of Baltimore County to explore, learn, create and connect.
The Foundation’s support of the library is made possible by contributions from individuals, businesses and other foundations to fund a range of activities to promote a love of learning and the development of early childhood literacy and to continue lifelong learning for children and adults.
Friends of Baltimore County Public Library
Friends of the Library are independent, volunteer support groups created by members of a branch community to provide advocacy, community outreach and financial support to select branches. The following branches have Friends groups. Contact one near you for information about membership and meetings.
Arbutus
Harry Robertson, President
Email: hrob1256@verizon.net
Catonsville
Karen Nicolaus, President
Email: CatonsvilleLibraryFriends@gmail.com
Hereford
Jackie Brooks, President
Email: FriendsofHerefordLibrary@gmail.com
Perry Hall
Jaymee Farinacci, President
Email: phplfriends@yahoo.com
Pikesville
Ruth Goldstein, President
Email: RuthGoldstein@comcast.net
Towson
Patty Williams, President
Email: towsonfriends@gmail.com
Donate Materials
Donations of gently used items in good condition and odor- and mold-free are accepted via outdoor donation bins at the following branches:
- Arbutus
- Catonsville
- Cockeysville
- Hereford
- North Point
- Perry Hall
- Randallstown
- Rosedale
- Sollers Point
Items not accepted include:
- Textbooks
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Encyclopedias
- Directories
- Maps
Donations along with withdrawn library materials are donated to and are for sale through Better World Books. A percentage of the sale price is returned to the library to purchase additional materials and to fund library services.
The library cannot estimate or provide a receipt of cash value for your donation but can initial and date statements that confirm and describe the contents of a donation for your tax records.