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Joppa Afternoon Book Discussion
Tue, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Joppa Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club" by Helen Simonson.
Darlington Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Darlington Library - Public Area
Join us for a discussion of "The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett" by Annie Lyons. Each person attending must register prior to the event.
Bel Air Books at the Center
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McFaul Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. This month's title is "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach.
Jarrettsville Afternoon Book Discussion
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise" by Colleen Oakley.
Books on Tap at Sean Bolan's
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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 "Three Days in June" by Anne Tyler.
Edgewood Afternoon Book Discussion
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a discussion of "Blue Sisters" by Coco Mellors.
Books on Tap at Abingdon Grill
Wed, Jul 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's title is "Diary of a Void" by Emi Yagi. Registration recommended but not required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 10:00am
Havre de Grace Books at the Center
Thu, Jul 10, 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 "Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" by Anna Johnston.
Books on Tap at Slate Farm Brewery
Fri, Jul 11, 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 "Listen for the Lie" by Amy Tintera.
Whisper & Quill Silent Book Club at Broom's Bloom Dairy
Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Harford County Public Library
In honor of HCPL’s 80th Anniversary, join us for a quarterly series of silent reading sessions at select Harford County establishments. Our first one is at Broom's Bloom Dairy, 1700 S. Fountain Green Road in Bel Air... http://www.bbdairy.com/. 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.
Abingdon Afternoon Book Discussion
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Abingdon Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "What You Are Looking For Is in the Library" by Aoyama Michiko.
Whiteford Afternoon Book Discussion
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whiteford Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Three Lives of Cate Kay" by Katie Fagan.
Havre de Grace Evening Book Discussion
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B
Join us for a discussion of "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali.
Fallston Books at the Center
Thu, Jul 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 "The Woman in the Library" by Sulari Gentill. Please call the Chenowith Activity Center at 410-638-3260 to register.
Books on Tap at Harford Vineyard and Winery
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harford Vineyard and Winery
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Harford Vineyard & Winery. 1311 Jarrettsville Rd., Forest Hill, MD 21050. This month's title is "Last Twilight in Paris" by Pam Jenoff.
Bel Air Nonfiction Book Discussion
Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of "Pathogenesis : A History of the World in Eight Plagues" by Jonathan Kennedy.
Edgewood Books at the Center
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewood Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. Join us for a discussion of "Beautiful Ugly" by Alice Feeney. Please call the Edgewood Activity Center at 410-612-1622 for more details.
Bel Air Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Quiet Librarian" by Allen Eskens.
Aberdeen Morning Book Discussion
Thu, Jul 24, 10:15am - 11:30am
Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Killers of a Certain Age" by Deanna Raybourn.
Joppa Evening Book Discussion
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Joppa Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Be Ready When the Luck Happens" by Ina Garten.
Norrisville Morning Book Discussion
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norrisville Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Summer of Songbirds" by Kristy Woodson Harvey.
Bel Air Books at the Center
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McFaul Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. This month's title is "The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America" by Elizabeth Letts.
Joppa Afternoon Book Discussion
Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Joppa Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Girl with the Louding Voice" by Abi Daré.
Darlington Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Darlington Library - Public Area
Join us for a discussion of "The Orphan Collector" by Ellen Wiseman. Each person attending must register prior to the event.
Books on Tap at at Slate Farm Brewery
Fri, Aug 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 "33 Place Brugmann" by Alice Austen.
Jarrettsville Afternoon Book Discussion
Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "A Great Country" by Shilpi Somaya Gowda.
Books on Tap at Sean Bolan's
Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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 "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt.
Edgewood Afternoon Book Discussion
Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a discussion of "Homeseeking" by Karissa Chen.
Books on Tap at Abingdon Grill
Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Abingdon Grill
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Abingdon Grill, 418 Constant Friendship Blvd, Abingdon, MD 21009. This month's title is "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams. Registration recommended but not required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 10:00am
Havre de Grace Books at the Center
Thu, Aug 14, 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 your favorite reads.
Purrfectly Happy Book Discussion and Drawing Adventure
Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B
Enjoy a discussion of the picture book How to Draw a Happy Cat by Ethan T. Berlin & Jimbo Matison and then get creative by drawing your own happy cat. Registrants will receive a copy of the book, while supplies last (one book per family). Each child attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.
Registration opens Thursday, July 31 2025 at 10:00am
Bel Air Nonfiction Book Discussion
Mon, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Message" by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Whiteford Afternoon Book Discussion
Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whiteford Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez.
Abingdon Afternoon Book Discussion
Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Abingdon Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Spectacular" by Fiona Davis.
Fallston Books at the Center
Thu, Aug 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 Wedding People" by Alison Espach. Please call the Chenowith Activity Center at 410-638-3260 to register.
Books on Tap at Harford Vineyard and Winery
Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harford Vineyard and Winery
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Harford Vineyard & Winery. 1311 Jarrettsville Rd., Forest Hill, MD 21050. This month's title is "West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge
Norrisville Morning Book Discussion
Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norrisville Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Stolen Queen" by Fiona Davis.
Edgewood Books at the Center
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewood Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. Join us for a discussion of "We All Live Here" by Jojo Moyes. Please call the Edgewood Activity Center at 410-612-1622 for more details.
Bel Air Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of "Three Days in June" by Anne Tyler.
Aberdeen Morning Book Discussion
Thu, Aug 28, 10:15am - 11:30am
Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Good Night, Irene" by Luis Alberto Urrea.
Joppa Evening Book Discussion
Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Joppa Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore.
Joppa Afternoon Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Joppa Library - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, “Kin: Rooted in Hope”, by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Free copies of the 2025 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations this summer, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. 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.
Deep Discussions
Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Abingdon Library - Meeting Room
This series will explore a single topic throughout the quarter, inviting you to engage with books, articles, movies, and other resources to fuel our discussion. We will meet each month, diving deeper into our subject with each discussion. This quarter, the topic is the connection between food and culture. Bring your own books, talk to a librarian for ideas, or register to be emailed a list of resources!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 10:00am
Darlington Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Darlington Library - Public Area
Join us for a discussion of "Northwoods" by Amy Pease. Each person attending must register prior to the event. If more than 8 are interested in attending, this event will be held in the Deer Creek Conference Room at the Harford County Agricultural Center, located next door to the library.
Registration opens Thursday, August 21 2025 at 9:00am
Jarrettsville Afternoon Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger.
Books on Tap at Sean Bolan's
Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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 "Long Island" by Colm Toibin.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 12 2025 at 9:00am
Edgewood Afternoon Book Discussion
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a discussion of "Dream Count" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Whisper & Quill Silent Book Club at Fiore Winery/Distillery
Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
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 Rd in Pylesville... https://www.fiorewinery.com/. 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.
Books on Tap at Abingdon Grill
Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Abingdon Grill
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Abingdon Grill, 418 Constant Friendship Blvd, Abingdon, MD 21009. This month's title is "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng. Registration recommended but not required.
Havre de Grace Books at the Center
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Havre de Grace Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. Join us to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, “Kin: Rooted in Hope”, by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Free copies of the 2025 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations this summer, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. 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.
Books on Tap at Slate Farm Brewery
Fri, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Slate Farm Brewery
Join us to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, “Kin: Rooted in Hope”, by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford at Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Rd., Whiteford, MD 21160. Free copies of the 2025 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations this summer, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. 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.
Bel Air Nonfiction Book Discussion
Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of "Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner.
Abingdon Afternoon Book Discussion
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Abingdon Library - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, “Kin: Rooted in Hope”, by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Free copies of the 2025 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations this summer, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. 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.
Whiteford Afternoon Book Discussion
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whiteford Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins.
Havre de Grace Evening Book Discussion
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B
Join us to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, “Kin: Rooted in Hope”, by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Free copies of the 2025 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations this summer, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. 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.
Fallston Books at the Center
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chenowith Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, “Kin: Rooted in Hope”, by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Free copies of the 2025 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations this summer, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. 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. Please call the Chenowith Activity Center at... more
Participants at least 55 years of age meet to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, “Kin: Rooted in Hope”, by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Free copies of the 2025 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations this summer, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. 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. Please call the Chenowith Activity Center at 410-638-3260 to register.
Books on Tap at Harford Vineyard & Winery
Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harford Vineyard & Winery
Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Harford Vineyard & Winery. 1311 Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050 This month's title is "We Solve Murders" by Richard Osman.
Norrisville Morning Book Group Discussion
Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norrisville Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "James" by Percival Everett.
Edgewood Books at the Center
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewood Activity Center
Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. This month’s title is "Good Dirt" by Charmaine Wilkerson. Please call the Edgewood Activity Center at 410-612-1622 for more details.
Bel Air Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans.
Family Book Discussion: One Maryland One Book Selection
Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3
Bring your family to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, "Kin: Rooted in Hope”, a middle grade novel in verse by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Free copies of the 2025 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations this summer, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. 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.
Aberdeen Morning Book Discussion
Thu, Sep 25, 10:15am - 11:30am
Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, “Kin: Rooted in Hope”, by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Free copies of the 2025 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations this summer, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. 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.
Joppa Evening Book Discussion
Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Joppa Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "Hang the Moon" by Jeannette Walls.
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