Harford County Public Library hosts spring events

Katia Parks, The Aegis, Bel Air, Md.
Updated ·2 min read

Apr. 13—Harford County Public Library is hosting several special guests and presenters during April and May on topics including financial literacy, Black Gospel music, mental health awareness, genealogy, tea and horse racing.

"We are so pleased to provide our customers with programs on a wide variety of topics in April and May," said Mary Hastler, CEO of Harford County Public Library.

This week, HCPL hosted sessions on financial literacy and financial education awareness, and the 11th annual Black Gospel Musical Experience. Upcoming programs will cover history, genealogy, financial literacy, horse racing and more.

"There's truly something for everyone at the library," Hastler said.

The programs are open to the public and free of charge:

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— Tea-ology, an event hosted by The Tea Trolley of Delta, Pennsylvania. The event is April 27 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Norrisville Library, 5310 Norrisville Road. Registration is required at https://programs.hcplonline.org/events.

— The Big Infinite Concert with Jordan Lally is April 28 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., at Shamrock Park. 39 North Hickory Avenue, Bel Air. The concert will be held outdoors at Shamrock Park, behind the Bel Air Library. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Abingdon Library.

— Family Gatherings — Dragging Genealogy Information Out of Your Family, will be presented by Melissa Barker is May 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is a virtual event. To register for the program, go to programs.hcplonline.org/events.

— "And They're Off: A History of Horse Tracks in Harford County," presented by Maryanna Skowronski, a lifelong equestrienne, is May 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road.

— Harford County's 250th Anniversary with local history expert Jack Shagena is May 16 from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Fallston Library, 1461 Fallston Road.

— "Let's Talk! Essential Conversations About Aging," presented by eldercare advisor Joanne Wigod, is May 20 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Havre de Grace Library, 120 North Union Avenue.

For more information, visit hcplonline.org or call 410-273-5600.