web02.fireside.fm Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:34:40 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The County - Episodes Tagged with “Programs” https://thecounty.fireside.fm/tags/programs 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.

]]> 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.

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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.

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