Harford County Public Library Hosts Literary Spelling Bee at 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair
Harford County Public Library’s Literary Spelling Bee attracted 50 participants of all ages on July 23 at the 38th Annual Harford County Farm Fair. Competitions were held in seven age categories, from kindergarten to adults, and the winners received ribbons provided by the Farm Fair. All participants received free books and other giveaway items from the Library. This year marks the 28th year Harford County Public Library has hosted the Literary Spelling Bee, and nearly 200 people attended. Several
Harford County Public Library Foundation Receives $20,000 Donation from Mechanic Foundation
Harford County Public Library Foundation has received a donation of $20,000 from the Morris A. and Clarisse B. Mechanic Foundation in support of the Library’s early literacy programming. The donation will be used to enhance early literacy programming across the Library system. These programs include story times, author visits, sensory play, parent-child workshops and access to early learning resources that foster pre-reading skills and support caregivers as their children’s first teachers. This year’s
Harford County Public Library and MEDCO Host Build the Future Over Breakfast
Harford County Public Library, in partnership with the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), hosted Build the Future Over Breakfast on June 25 at the Abingdon Library. The inspiring event featured a distinguished panel discussion and brought together more than 60 influential leaders from defense, education and economic development sectors for a morning of strategic discussion. Tom Sadowski, Executive Director of MEDCO, served as the moderator for the panel, which included Secretary Harry
Harford County Cultural Arts Advisory Board Accepting Applications for Grants
Harford County Cultural Arts Advisory Board is accepting applications for Community Arts Development Grants and Arts in Education Grants for Fiscal Year 2026. The Community Arts Development Grants Program provides general operating support to local arts nonprofit organizations and arts programming support to nonprofits whose primary purpose is other than producing or presenting the arts. Applications are due by July 31 at 11:59 p.m. The Arts in Education Grants Program is available to Harford’s
Harford County Public Library Unveils Refurbished Little Leapers Kits
Harford County Public Library’s Little Leapers kits are being given a makeover courtesy of Celebree School. Little Leapers, initiated in 2013 and available free of charge in all 11 branches, is a groundbreaking program developed to excite the Library’s youngest customers about science and math. It includes pre- and early literacy skills-building kits with science and math themes for children from birth to five years of age. Each of the Little Leaper kits has activity suggestions for interplay between the
Sold Out Crowd of 550 Guests Attend 2nd Annual Taste of Harford
A sold-out crowd of 550 guests attended Harford County Public Library Foundation’s 2nd Annual Taste of Harford: Back for Seconds on May 18 at Vignon Manor Farm in Havre de Grace. A buy local, taste local event, Taste of Harford celebrated the diverse flavors and skills of the Harford County agricultural and culinary communities. The event raised more than $33,000 and will support Harford County Public Library, helping to sustain essential Library programs, resources and services that benefit the entire
Harford Financial Group’s Bryan Angelilli Earns NSSA® Certification
Harford Financial Group’s Bryan Angelilli has earned the National Social Security Association's NSSA® certification. This prestigious designation equips financial professionals with the knowledge and skills to expertly guide clients through the complexities of Social Security benefits. Angelilli has served as a service analyst with Harford Financial Group since 2023. In addition to receiving NSSA® certification, in April he passed the Series 66 Exam, administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory
UM Upper Chesapeake Health Announces Rebranding of Primary Care Programs to 'Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care,' Reinforcing Commitment to Patient Care
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), announces the rebranding of its primary care programs to “Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care.” The new name reflects local philanthropists Danny and Gail Jones’ investment in UM UCH to expand services and advance the health care of Harford County. With this community-focused investment, UM UCH’s unwavering commitment to providing patients with the highest level of primary care
Harford Financial Group Voted Best Financial Adviser For Fifth Year in a Row
Harford Financial Group, a financial services firm based in Bel Air that has a team specializing in life-centered financial planning, was voted Best Financial Adviser for the fifth year in a row by the readers of Harford Magazine. The results of the 2024 Best of Harford Awards were announced in the magazine published on February 23. This year marks the sixth time Harford Financial Group has received the Best Financial Adviser honor, the first five being in 2018, 2020, 2021 2022 and 2023. In addition,
