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Harford County Public Library Foundation gala raises $100K
Harford County Public Library Foundation’s annual gala raised $100,000 net on Nov. 1, 2025, at the Abingdon Library.
Enoch Pratt’s Brooklyn library branch reopens
Following a renovation project, the Enoch Pratt Free Library announced the grand reopening of its Brooklyn branch in South Baltimore.
Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban appeal in case watched by free speech groups
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal on a Texas free speech case that allowed local officials to remove books from public libraries.
Harford library system adds free skilled trades jobs platform
Harford County Public Library is offering what it calls a comprehensive online platform committed to skilled trades career development.
MD, other states win court order protecting libraries, museums, more
Maryland was part of a coalition of 21 states that secured an order permanently halting the dismantling of four federal agencies.
Harford County arts group awards grants to nonprofits for FY26
The Harford County Cultural Arts Advisory Board announced it awarded grants to 25 local nonprofits for fiscal year 2026.
Baltimore County Library announces shutdown support services
As the government shutdown continues, the Baltimore County Public Library looks to support its customers who have been impacted.
Library director fired amid book dispute wins $700K settlement
A former Wyoming library director who was fired over books with sexual content and LGBTQ themes will get $700,000 after settling a lawsuit.
Some MD parents, school boards clash over what books students have access to
Officials in one Maryland county recently banned the book “Flamer,” but a group of local residents is fighting back.
Baltimore County library branch to undergo $22M renovation
The Baltimore County Public Library said its Woodlawn branch will soon be undergoing an “unprecedented” $22 million renovation.
Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Carla Hayden, the former head of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, was fired after serving as the first Black and first woman Librarian of Congress.
Judge bars Trump administration from shrinking agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes
A federal judge has temporarily barred President Donald Trump's administration from dramatically shrinking three agencies.
