web02.fireside.fm Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:24:35 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The County - Episodes Tagged with “Library” https://thecounty.fireside.fm/tags/library Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 With more than 800,000 residents, 175 miles of shoreline, one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation, diverse and growing industry sectors, and a wealth of beautiful open spaces, Baltimore County is an exciting place to live, work and play. Join us as we explore issues important to the county, introduce you to our vibrant communities, and highlight some of the best the county has to offer. en-us episodic Baltimore County Government's Podcast Baltimore County Government With more than 800,000 residents, 175 miles of shoreline, one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation, diverse and growing industry sectors, and a wealth of beautiful open spaces, Baltimore County is an exciting place to live, work and play. Join us as we explore issues important to the county, introduce you to our vibrant communities, and highlight some of the best the county has to offer. no Baltimore County Government baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov Spotlight on Caregiving https://thecounty.fireside.fm/20 3e09088f-d6c3-453b-a1a9-bd699b7145f9 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Baltimore County Government full Baltimore County Government We explore the collaboration between Baltimore County's Department of Aging and the Baltimore County Public Library this spring to support caregivers 8:59 no The Baltimore County population is aging, and becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming and isolating for many. The Baltimore County Public Library has received a $40,000 grant and is working with the Baltimore County Department of Aging on a series of programs and providing resources to better support a caregiver’s journey. Special Guests: Heang Tan and Julie Brophy. caregiver, library, aging, programs, events, caregivers, aging in place The Baltimore County population is aging, and becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming and isolating for many. The Baltimore County Public Library has received a $40,000 grant and is working with the Baltimore County Department of Aging on a series of programs and providing resources to better support a caregiver’s journey.

Special Guests: Heang Tan and Julie Brophy.

]]> The Baltimore County population is aging, and becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming and isolating for many. The Baltimore County Public Library has received a $40,000 grant and is working with the Baltimore County Department of Aging on a series of programs and providing resources to better support a caregiver’s journey.

Special Guests: Heang Tan and Julie Brophy.

]]> All Things BCPL This Fall https://thecounty.fireside.fm/16 6ee2b410-d676-4b65-b7a4-67403f61a2b2 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 Baltimore County Government full Baltimore County Government We talk to Emily Williamson from the Baltimore County Public Library about the programs, events, and changes coming to the library near you this fall 9:44 no BCPL is wrapping up Library Card Sign Up Month. With school back in session, they have several programs available, including one that can help with homework, and the Adult Reading Challenge is in full swing with B Well Read Bingo. Plus the changes coming to the Woodlawn branch and the challenges facing every library system in the 21st century. Special Guest: Emily Williamson. library, library card sign up, adult reading, library of things, BCPL, Baltimore county public library, homework help BCPL is wrapping up Library Card Sign Up Month. With school back in session, they have several programs available, including one that can help with homework, and the Adult Reading Challenge is in full swing with B Well Read Bingo. Plus the changes coming to the Woodlawn branch and the challenges facing every library system in the 21st century.

Special Guest: Emily Williamson.

]]> BCPL is wrapping up Library Card Sign Up Month. With school back in session, they have several programs available, including one that can help with homework, and the Adult Reading Challenge is in full swing with B Well Read Bingo. Plus the changes coming to the Woodlawn branch and the challenges facing every library system in the 21st century.

Special Guest: Emily Williamson.

]]> Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off https://thecounty.fireside.fm/13 decd97ec-44a1-44cf-80f3-45faee79ca0f Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 Baltimore County Government full Baltimore County Government We preview this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at the Baltimore County Public Library. We discuss how it works, how it helps keep kids engaged when school is out, as well as how they can earn a completion prize and be entered into exciting prize drawings. We also talk about the other fun programs BCPL is offering this summer for kids. 7:50 no Summer is here and soon schools will dismiss for the year. But how do you keep your kids from the “summer slide”… the learning loss some students experience with the freedom from academics. The Baltimore County Public Library is once again offering a fun solution. The Summer Reading Challenge! We speak with Baltimore County Public Library’s Manager for the Youth and Family Engagement department on the programs available for kids this summer. Special Guest: Conni Strittmatter. summer, reading, challenge, kids, school, books, library, prizes, programs Summer is here and soon schools will dismiss for the year.
But how do you keep your kids from the “summer slide”… the learning loss some students experience with the freedom from academics.
The Baltimore County Public Library is once again offering a fun solution.
The Summer Reading Challenge!
We speak with Baltimore County Public Library’s Manager for the Youth and Family Engagement department on the programs available for kids this summer.

Special Guest: Conni Strittmatter.

]]> Summer is here and soon schools will dismiss for the year.
But how do you keep your kids from the “summer slide”… the learning loss some students experience with the freedom from academics.
The Baltimore County Public Library is once again offering a fun solution.
The Summer Reading Challenge!
We speak with Baltimore County Public Library’s Manager for the Youth and Family Engagement department on the programs available for kids this summer.

Special Guest: Conni Strittmatter.

]]> Library Card Sign-Up Month https://thecounty.fireside.fm/6 c0978af7-0ea3-43be-b95f-a373846eec7a Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Baltimore County Government full Baltimore County Government September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. A library card gives you instant access to dozens of free resources! 11:46 no September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. We talk about how the Baltimore County Public Library is celebrating, plus more details of their newly reopened Catonsville branch, and much more. Special Guest: Emily Williamson. library, bcpl, Baltimore County public library, adult reading challenge, library card sign u month, reading, books, September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. We talk about how the Baltimore County Public Library is celebrating, plus more details of their newly reopened Catonsville branch, and much more.

Special Guest: Emily Williamson.

]]> September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. We talk about how the Baltimore County Public Library is celebrating, plus more details of their newly reopened Catonsville branch, and much more.

Special Guest: Emily Williamson.

]]> BCPL Summer Reading Challenge https://thecounty.fireside.fm/bcplsummerreadingchallenge a683ca18-1e98-4886-82e0-c4e42c60519a Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Baltimore County Government full Baltimore County Government Details concerning this year's Summer Reading Challenge at the Baltimore County Public Library 12:19 no Explore the wonderful world of books with this year's Summer Reading Challenge, "Adventure begins at Your Library." Children of all ages can join the challenge and log their reading on Beanstack or a paper game board. Read for 10 hours to pick up a completion prize and enter in prize drawings! Special Guest: Conni Strittmatter. library, bcpl, Baltimore County public library, summer reading challenge, summer reading, reading, books, kids Explore the wonderful world of books with this year's Summer Reading Challenge, "Adventure begins at Your Library." Children of all ages can join the challenge and log their reading on Beanstack or a paper game board. Read for 10 hours to pick up a completion prize and enter in prize drawings!

Special Guest: Conni Strittmatter.

]]> Explore the wonderful world of books with this year's Summer Reading Challenge, "Adventure begins at Your Library." Children of all ages can join the challenge and log their reading on Beanstack or a paper game board. Read for 10 hours to pick up a completion prize and enter in prize drawings!

Special Guest: Conni Strittmatter.

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