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Wed, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Harford Community College
Discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, “No Sense in Wishing”, by Lawrence Burney in Edgewood Hall Rm 132 on the campus of HCC. HCC faculty, janice mahinka, will be giving a short presentation followed by a Q&A session and small group discussion. Light refreshments will be provided. Hosted by HCC Library and the HCC Dice (Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, and Equity) Committee. One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library. Thank you to our... more
Discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, “No Sense in Wishing”, by Lawrence Burney in Edgewood Hall Rm 132 on the campus of HCC. HCC faculty, janice mahinka, will be giving a short presentation followed by a Q&A session and small group discussion. Light refreshments will be provided. Hosted by HCC Library and the HCC Dice (Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, and Equity) Committee. One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library. Thank you to our sponsors: William G. Baker Jr. Memorial Fund, Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences, Robert W. Deutsch Foundation, and BGE: An Exelon Company.

Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whiteford Library - Public Area
Unwind with a cozy hour of quiet reading and good company at our Quiet Book Club—no assigned books, just bring whatever you're reading or check a book out from our collection.

Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Darlington Library - Public Area
Join us for a discussion of "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi. Each person attending must register prior to the program. If more than 8 are registered, this program will be held in the Deer Creek Conference Room at the Harford County Agricultural Center, located next door to the library.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fallston Library - Meeting Room
Join our monthly book club centered around a different book from the popular Magic Tree House® series! There will be a discussion followed by a craft that ties into the book. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" by Cheryl Strayed.

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sean Bolan's
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Sean Bolan's Irish Pub, 12 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014. This month's title is "Razorblade Tears" by S.A. Cosby. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sean Bolan's
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Sean Bolan's Irish Pub, 12 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014. This month's title is "Razorblade Tears" by S.A. Cosby. Each person attending must register prior to the program.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Havre de Grace Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. Join us for a discussion of "West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge.

Fri, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Slate Farm Brewery
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Rd., Whiteford, MD 21160. This month's title is "Half His Age" by Jennette McCurdy .

Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whiteford Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Heir Apparent" by Rebecca Armitage.

Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Abingdon Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans.

Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B
Join us for a discussion of "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans.

Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norrisville Library - Public Area
Unwind with a cozy hour of quiet reading and good company at our Quiet Book Club—no assigned books, just bring whatever you're reading or check a book out from our collection.

Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of Genetics. Read any nonfiction book on the topic and come share what you discovered with the group. Suggested titles include "The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life's Deepest Secrets" by Thomas Cech and "The Code Breaker" by Walter Isaacson.

Thu, Nov 19, 10:15am - 11:30am
Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" by Anna Johnston.

Thu, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chenowith Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. This month's title is "The Blue Hour" by Paula Hawkins. Please call the Chenowith Activity Center at 410-638-3260 to register.

Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harford Vineyard and Winery
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! 1311 Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050. This month's title is “Dear Debbie” by Freida McFadden.

Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Joppa Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "When the Cranes Fly South" by Lisa Ridzén.

Mon, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norrisville Library - Meeting Room
Please join us for a discussion of "Whistler: A Novel" by Ann Patchett.

Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewood Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion at the Edgewood Activity Center. This month’s title is "The Names" by Florence Knapp. Please call the Edgewood Activity Center at 410-612-1622 for more details.

Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Abingdon Library - Public Area
Unwind with a cozy hour of quiet reading and good company at our Quiet Book Club—no assigned books, just bring whatever you're reading or check a book out from our collection.

Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of "Good Neighbors" by Sarah Langan.

Tue, Dec 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Joppa Library - Joppa Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Burning Side" by Sarah Damoff.

Wed, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a discussion of "Night Objects" by Eli Raphael. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Thu, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Darlington Library - Public Area
Join us for a discussion of "When the Cranes Fly South" by Lisa Ridzen. Each person attending must register prior to the program. If more than 8 are registered, this program will be held in the Deer Creek Conference Room at the Harford County Agricultural Center, located next door to the library.
Registration opens Thursday, November 19 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bel Air Library
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion at McFaul Activity Center. This month’s title is "Life: A Love Story" by Elizabeth Berg.

Tue, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Whiteford Library - Quiet Study
Join us for a discussion of your favorite reads of 2026.

Tue, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sean Bolan's
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Sean Bolan's Irish Pub, 12 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014. This month's title is "The Names" by Florence Knapp. Each person attending must register prior to the program.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 10 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sean Bolan's
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Sean Bolan's Irish Pub, 12 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014. This month's title is "The Names" by Florence Knapp. Each person attending must register prior to the program.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 10 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Abingdon Grill
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Abingdon Grill, 418 Constant Friendship Blvd, Abingdon, MD 21009. This month discussion will be on Favorite Reads of 2026.

Wed, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watchtower Brewing Company
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Watchtower Brewing Company, 22 Howard St, Aberdeen, MD 21001. This month's title is "The Tainted Cup" by Robert Jackson Bennett.

Thu, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Havre de Grace Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion at Havre de Grace Activity Center. This month’s title is "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi.

Fri, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Slate Farm Brewery
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Rd., Whiteford, MD 21160. Bring your favorite reads from 2026 to share.

Wed, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Abingdon Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "North Woods" by Daniel Mason.

Wed, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B
Join us for a discussion of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot.

Wed, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of our favorite reads from 2026!

Thu, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chenowith Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. This month's title is "Whistler" by Ann Patchett. Please call the Chenowith Activity Center at 410-638-3260 to register.

Thu, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Joppa Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of our favorite reads of 2026.

Mon, Dec 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norrisville Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of our Favorite Reads from 2026 and HCPL’s Winter Reading Program.

Thu, Dec 31, 10:15am - 11:30am
Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi.

Mon, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McFaul Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion at McFaul Activity Center. This month’s titles are 'The Boarding House' by James Joyce and 'Disappearing' by Monica Wood. Please contact the branch for copies of these short stories.

Tue, Jan 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Joppa Library - Joppa Room
Join us for a discussion of our favorite reads of 2026.

Wed, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a discussion of "Yesteryear" by Claire Burke. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Thu, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Darlington Library - Public Area
Join us for a discussion of our Favorite Reads of 2026. Each person attending must register prior to the program. If more that 8 are interested in attending, this program will be held in the Deer Creek Conference Room at the Harford County Agricultural Center, located next door to the library.
Registration opens Thursday, December 24 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Slate Farm Brewery
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Rd., Whiteford, MD 21160. This month's title is "Habits of the Sea" by Shea Ernshaw.

Tue, Jan 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Whiteford Library - Quiet Study
Join us for a discussion of "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" by Anna Johnston.

Tue, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sean Bolan's
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Sean Bolan's Irish Pub, 12 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014. This month, join us for a discussion of our favorite reads from 2026. Each person attending must register prior to the program.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 8 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sean Bolan's
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Sean Bolan's Irish Pub, 12 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014. This month, join us for a discussion of our favorite reads from 2026. Each person attending must register prior to the program.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 8 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
A reading and discussion series for veterans of all services, all eras. Five books are discussed over the course of five sessions, one each month. Moderator Dr. Karen Arnold will take you and your compatriots through books that explore a variety of topics. Learn about the experiences of other military personnel and share your own with those most likely to understand. Registration is required and attendees should plan to attend all sessions. When you register, please come into the Bel Air Library to pick up the first book. For information on registration, please call the Bel Air Library at... more
A reading and discussion series for veterans of all services, all eras. Five books are discussed over the course of five sessions, one each month. Moderator Dr. Karen Arnold will take you and your compatriots through books that explore a variety of topics. Learn about the experiences of other military personnel and share your own with those most likely to understand. Registration is required and attendees should plan to attend all sessions. When you register, please come into the Bel Air Library to pick up the first book. For information on registration, please call the Bel Air Library at 410-638-3151. All books and readings will be provided.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 1 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watchtower Brewing Company
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Watchtower Brewing Company, 22 Howard St, Aberdeen, MD 21001. This month's title is "Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman.

Wed, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Abingdon Library
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Abingdon Grill, 418 Constant Friendship Blvd, Abingdon, MD 21009. This month's title is "The Host" by Stephanie Meyer.

Thu, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Havre de Grace Library
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion at Havre de Grace Activity Center. This month’s title is "This Book Made Me Think of You" by Libby Page.

Wed, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Abingdon Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Circe" by Madeline Miller.

Wed, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Fallston Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we listen together to audiobook selections and work on our projects. All kinds of crafts are welcome, and if you don't have something you are working on, enjoy using our supplies to relax and create.

Wed, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B
Was there a book that you just didn't like last year? Join us for a discussion of your least liked reads from 2026.

Wed, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of "A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck" by Sophie Elmhirst.

Thu, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chenowith Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. This month's title is "The Book Club for Troublesome Women" by Marie Bostwick. Please call the Chenowith Activity Center at 410-638-3260 to register.

Thu, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harford Vineyard and Winery
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! 1311 Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050. This month's title is “Long Island” by Colm Tóibín.

Mon, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norrisville Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Calamity Club" by Kathryn Stockett.

Tue, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr.

Thu, Jan 28, 10:15am - 11:30am
Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Raising Hare" by Chloe Dalton.

Thu, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Joppa Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Good Dirt" by Charmaine Wilkerson.

Mon, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McFaul Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion at McFaul Activity Center. This month’s title is "Vila Coco" by Andrew Sean Greer.

Tue, Feb 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Joppa Library - Joppa Room
Join us for a discussion of "Heart the Lover" by Lily King.

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