Fall in Love with Romance at Our Romance Author Fest

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February 5, 2026

Saturday, February 7 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Abingdon Library | Adult

Love is most definitely in the air with the 2026 Romance Author Fest! Our day begins with a lively, hour-long panel discussion featuring several local authors, led by Harford County's very own romance novelist, Jennifer Vido. Following the conversation, enjoy special Meet & Greets where you'll have the opportunity to connect with over 15 romance authors, including our panelists. From 11:30 am-2:30 pm, attendees are encouraged to take photos, purchase books, and have them personally signed by the participating authors.

A few of the amazing authors who will be joining us:
Christi Barth • Cheryl Barton • Christina Elle • M.K. Hale • Nonna Henry • JL Lora • Kara Pleasants • Rebecca Rivard • Brandy Stoker • Denise Stout • M.C. Vaughan • Jennifer Vido • Kristie Wolf • Diane Wylie • Nancy Yeager

Romance Author Fest

Programs for Children & Families

Books Before Bed

Monday, February 9 6:15-6:45 pm
Havre de Grace Library | Family
Join us for an evening story time with music, movement, and fun!

Books Before Bed

Winter Sports Festival

Thursday, February 12 4:30-5:30 pm
Aberdeen Library | Family
Get ready for the winter games by testing your sports skills through games, activities, and crafts. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Winter Sports Festival

Box Forts

Friday, February 13 2:00-4:00 pm
Whiteford Library | Family
Help us recycle our cardboard and create a huge box fort! Sponsored by the North Harford Friends of HCPL.

Box Forts

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Programs for Teens

Teen Writing Club

Monday, February 9 3:30-4:30 pm
Bel Air Library | Grade 6-12
Whether you're already working on a writing project or want a space to explore new stories, join our group of budding writers to share your craft. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop or journal to write in. Each person attending must register prior to the program.*

Bad Art Night

Tuesday, February 10 6:00-7:00 pm
Fallston Library | Grade 6-12
Create a disaster-piece using an assortment of crafting materials and art supplies. No artistic abilities required. This is fun art, not fine art. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL. Each person attending must register prior to the program.*

Teen Crafternoon: Make Your Own Collage

Wednesday, February 11 3:00-4:30 pm
Joppa Library | Grade 6-12
Join us for crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. Each person attending must register prior to the program.*

All Programs for Teens

Programs for Adults

Black History Month Documentary Viewing

Tuesday, February 10 4:30-5:30 pm

Edgewood Library | Adult

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and watch an educational documentary using Kanopy, a free streaming service that is available with your HCPL card!

Black History Month Documentary Viewing

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Mobile Van

Thursday, February 12 noon-3:00 pm

Jarrettsville Library | Adult

The staff of the Upper Chesapeake Mobile Van work to promote wellness by sharing information on health topics, as well as making a range of preventative screenings accessible to the community. This month’s focus is on heart health. Testing for blood pressure, sleep disorder, body composition analysis, diabetes, and stroke are available free of charge. There is a nominal fee of $10 for Cholesterol and A1C checks. For more information, please contact Upper Chesapeake at 800-515-0044.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Mobile Van

Whispering Pages: Quiet Mornings at Vagabond

Friday, February 13 10:00-11:30 am
Vagabond Sandwich Company | Adult
Start your Friday with a cozy morning at Vagabond. Bring your favorite book and enjoy quiet time reading alongside fellow book lovers. No assigned titles, no pressure, just a welcoming space to unwind and read together.

Whispering Pages

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More than Books

5th Annual Women’s Summit

Tuesday, March 3 9:00 am-noon
Abingdon Library | Adult | Tickets: $50
This very special event features Catie Griggs, President of Operations for the Baltimore Orioles, and Erin Hodge-Williams, Psychotherapist and Founder of Time for Women. Both speaker presentations will be followed by a short Q&A. We’ll finish the morning with an uplifting and positive group activity that will ensure everyone leaves on a powerful, united note.

This year’s theme is “Voices that Shape Communities” and we promise an inspiring day of engaging speakers, empowering conversations, and community connection – celebrating the voices and visions of the amazing women who are shaping our world. We’ve brought together these two amazing speakers to share their leadership journeys and real-world tips on how to create healthy boundaries, and much, much more!

A light breakfast and box lunch are included in the ticket price as well as a copy of our featured book, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Buy Tickets for the 5th Annual Women’s Summit

*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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