What we’re about
A space for Harford County community members to gather and explore a wide variety of Harford County Public Library-hosted events. Whether you’re interested in Meet the Author events, anime, or wellness, this group offers something for everyone. Join us to stay informed about exciting, curated events happening at HCPL branches, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy a calendar filled with engaging, enriching experiences for all ages.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Fairy Tale & Superhero FestivalAbingdon Library, Abingdon, MD
Celebrate all things fairy tale and superhero with crafts, STEM activities, and stories read by local community leaders. Activities will be held throughout the day.
For more information, visit: https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/11958392
- Genealogy Week! DNA: Just Beyond the Basics – Adding to Your Solid FoundationLink visible for attendees
Peggy Jude will share how the effective use of DNA can further your genealogical research. Building on the basics, this session will cover topics including working with your match list, determining how a match is related to you, prioritizing your matches, tools you can use to further your research, and the impact of endogamy and pedigree collapse on your DNA matches.
Register here: https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/12107486
View all of our Genealogy Week virtual programs here: https://programs.hcplonline.org/events?r=days&n=90&term=genealogy+week
Check out our Genealogy Bites playlist on YouTube for a sneak peek: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkg6m4xdDGHcquTIRdRNgISkiKTTzUJmp - Genealogy Week! Walk Where Your Ancestors WalkedLink visible for attendees
Virtual Heritage Travel Using AI & Online Resources
Grab your family history notes, and let’s take a trip with presenter, Lisa Lisson... no plane ticket required! We’ll take a trip to where your ancestors lived. We’ll walk where they walked, and see what they saw. Virtual heritage travel increases understanding of the cultural, political, and economic circumstances surrounding our ancestors which helps us as family historians to find our ancestors and connect with them at a deeper level.
Register here: https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/12107486
View all of our Genealogy Week virtual programs here: https://programs.hcplonline.org/events?r=days&n=90&term=genealogy+week
Check out our Genealogy Bites playlist on YouTube for a sneak peek: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkg6m4xdDGHcquTIRdRNgISkiKTTzUJmp - Genealogy Week! Using FamilySearch.org – A FREE Genealogy Resource WebsiteLink visible for attendees
This program offers an overview of the features and resources available at FamilySearch.org. We’ll look at building one’s family tree, searching historical records, saving photos and other memories, and the unique live help services available from FamilySearch and its local affiliate libraries and centers. You can access Family Search from HCPL's webpage at https://hcplonline.org/genealogy.php. Presented by Dana Chou.
Register here: https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/12107486
View all of our Genealogy Week virtual programs here: https://programs.hcplonline.org/events?r=days&n=90&term=genealogy+week
Check out our Genealogy Bites playlist on YouTube for a sneak peek: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkg6m4xdDGHcquTIRdRNgISkiKTTzUJmp
