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Saving Lives One Library Visit At A Time Now you can find CPR kits at BCPL's library of things

heart shape in book pages

Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) recently received a new addition to its library of things. CPR kits, donated by the Baltimore Ravens, will help library customers practice and reinforce their CPR skills so they can be more prepared when it’s time to act. According to the American Heart Association, 436,000 …

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Empowering Books for Young Readers 12 Stories About Learning, Unity and Perseverance

By Conni Strittmatter, Children’s Librarian, Baltimore County Public Library In the month of February, we celebrate Black History Month and the strides for justice made by those before us. In honor of these brave individuals, enjoy these tales of coming together, fighting for what you believe or maybe even just …

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Baltimore County Public Library Launches 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten to Build Early Literacy Skills Reading program aims to build early literacy skills

Baltimore County Public Library Launches 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten to Build Early Literacy Skills

Children don’t usually start formal education until ages 5 or 6, but the years before this period are critical for brain development and literacy skills. To help set up children on the path to a bright future, Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) has introduced “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten,” a new …

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