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July 10, 2025
We're Halfway Through Summer Reading!
It's time to log your books and track your progress! Keep reading and enjoying the adventure. Remember, Summer Reading ends on Saturday, August 16. Let's finish the summer strong! 
 
Reading Goals:
  • Infants to Preschoolers: 25 books 
  • Elementary: 10 books 
  • Middle & High School: 3 books 
  • Adults: 5 books 
 
Keep up the great work and reach your reading goals! 
HCPL Summer Reading 2025
Programs for Children & Families
Family Trail Walk
Monday, July 14   10:15-11:15 am
Darlington Library | Family
Participate in a group nature-themed activity, meet new friends, and appreciate nature while walking the trail behind the library. Meet on the patio.
Family Trail Walk
Summertime Mural
Tuesday, July 15   11:00 am-noon
Joppa Library | Family
Add your personal touch to our windows or chalk our walks as we celebrate summer.
Summertime Mural
Art on Wheels
Thursday, July 17   10:15-11:15 am
Edgewood Library | Family
Explore science while painting with toy cars. Zoom, zoom, zoom through paint to make wheel tracks, investigate how wheels move, and be creative with color and texture.
Art on Wheels
Programs for Teens
Jane Austen Garden Party
Saturday, July 12   2:00-4:00 pm
Aberdeen Library | Grade 6-12 & Adult
Enjoy a fun-filled Austen afternoon in our "garden" with games, crafts, music, and visiting. Regency attire is encouraged. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL. Each person attending must register prior to the program.*
Register for Jane Austen Garden Party
Wingspan Game Time
Wednesday, July 16   6:00-7:30 pm
Bel Air Library | Grade 9-12 & Adult
Play the popular board game Wingspan at the library. This program is open to new players, experienced players, and bird lovers! Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.
Wingspan Game Time
Pop-in Tech Time
Thursday, July 17   2:00-3:00 pm
Havre de Grace Library | Grade 3-12
Test out different kinds of technology at the library!
Pop-in Tech Time
Programs for Adults
Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market
Monday, July 14   4:00-6:00 pm
Whiteford Library | Adult
The Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market is visiting and they are inviting all to receive healthy foods and resources. Stop by for a full shopping experience (while supplies last).
Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market
Master Gardener:
Landscaping is for the Birds
Saturday, July 19   2:00-3:00 pm
Jarrettsville Library | Adult
Learn best practices for creating and sustaining a safe, welcoming, and eco-friendly backyard habitat for your feathered friends.
Master Gardener: Landscaping is for the Birds
Whisper & Quill Quiet Book Club
Wednesday, September 10   6:30-7:30 pm
Fiore Winery & Distillery | Adult
In honor of HCPL’s 80th Anniversary, join us for a quarterly series of silent reading sessions at select Harford County establishments.
Join us at Fiore Winery & Distillery, 3026 Whiteford Road, Pylesville. Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere where the only sounds are the turning of pages and the whispers of imagination. Bring your favorite book or discover a new one from HCPL's collection. Each attendee will receive a commemorative HCPL bookmark! Registration is recommended.
Register for Whisper & Quill Silent Book Club
More than Books
Librarian Lemon Lavender at Broom's Bloom Dairy!
Celebrate Harford County Public Library’s 80th Anniversary with a sweet scoop of something special! Broom’s Bloom Dairy has partnered with HCPL to create a delicious limited-edition ice cream flavor: Librarian Lemon Lavender – a refreshing treat made just for this milestone year.
 
For every cup, pint, or quart sold, $1 will added to the cost and donated right back to the Library in support of programs and services that benefit our entire community. Thank you to Broom’s Bloom Dairy for your many years of friendship with HCPL and our community!
 
Find Librarian Lemon Lavender at Broom’s Bloom Dairy, Homelands Market, local farmers markets, and local farm stands – from now to mid-August, or while supplies last!
 
Scoop it up while you can and help us celebrate 80 years.
Broom's Bloom Dairy
*All HCPL programs and events are subject to change. Where noted, each person attending must register prior to the event. Please check your branch Facebook page or call for the most up-to-date information.
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