Harford County Public Library

Dan Johnson always encouraged his children to make their dreams a reality and it finally occurred to him to do the same.  Out of this came his first book, a murder mystery.  Listen to his stories about the mystery of writing mysteries and following a dream.  Related exhibition "Cars: A Harford County Love Affair"

From the early horse trails to the Ma and Pa Railroad, Bel Air has been the apex of how goods and services were received and traveled in Harford County.  See website for times and more information.

The Story of Harford County from its early beginnings to the technology leader it is becoming today.  Explore major events through the pages of The Aegis and consider personal accounts from the individuals who have shaped the County through time.  See website for more information.

Changing economies, innovations, and global factors have influenced the business of Harford County and its populations.  Women at work, the rise of the techopolis and factory successes and failures have brought people in and out of the County.  Discover the partnership between the people and business.  See website for times and more information.

From the early horse trails to the Ma and Pa Railroad, Bel Air has been the apex of how goods and services were received and traveled in Harford County.  See website for times and more information.

The Story of Harford County from its early beginnings to the technology leader it is becoming today.  Explore major events through the pages of The Aegis and consider personal accounts from the individuals who have shaped the County through time.  See website for more information.

Changing economies, innovations, and global factors have influenced the business of Harford County and its populations.  Women at work, the rise of the techopolis and factory successes and failures have brought people in and out of the County.  Discover the partnership between the people and business.  See website for times and more information.

From the early horse trails to the Ma and Pa Railroad, Bel Air has been the apex of how goods and services were received and traveled in Harford County.  See website for times and more information.

The Story of Harford County from its early beginnings to the technology leader it is becoming today.  Explore major events through the pages of The Aegis and consider personal accounts from the individuals who have shaped the County through time.  See website for more information.

Changing economies, innovations, and global factors have influenced the business of Harford County and its populations.  Women at work, the rise of the techopolis and factory successes and failures have brought people in and out of the County.  Discover the partnership between the people and business.  See website for times and more information.

Henri Diamant grew up in the Belgian Congo, lived on three continents, and spent a lifetime traveling around the world until he found Harford County and Aberdeen.   He tells his journey story in the book Escape to Africa.  Call 410-638-4040 to register.

Before the building of "super highways" and interstates, it was "getting there" that made the memories!  Explore Harford's Rt. 40 of old - quirky motels, sparkling diners, and full-service auto stations through postcards and advertising, travel artifacts, and vignettes of vacations past.  See website for times and more details.

Because we journey, we eat...and eat well!  Posters and display cases throughout the Library allow visitors to explore how human travel has made food more than sustenance.  See ice cream fit for space, vintage advertising and other artifacts from the lost story of food!  See website for times and more information.

The canning industry was hot in Harford County.  Rail lines provided transportation to new markets and the farmers provided the wonderful product.  This is a display of the art of canning labels, the variety of canneries, and railroad items that made it all possible.  See website for times and more information.

The journey to freedom was fraught with obstacles as vast as the Susquehanna River and as personal as the nosey neighbor.  Learn the stories of the fugitives, accessories, and catchers through large panels which tell each group's tale; experience the escape Henry "Box" Brown made; imagine the weight of the leg irons and manacles; read and hear the tales of those in Harford county both seeking and preventing freedom.  See website for times and more information.

Enjoy historic photos and artifacts and personal accounts from the individuals that make up Journey Stories, the history of the development and evolution of our need as Americans to move and expand - to journey - both physically and psychologically.  Check website for times and additional information!

Before the building of "super highways" and interstates, it was "getting there" that made the memories!  Explore Harford's Rt. 40 of old - quirky motels, sparkling diners, and full-service auto stations through postcards and advertising, travel artifacts, and vignettes of vacations past.  See website for times and more details.

Because we journey, we eat...and eat well!  Posters and display cases throughout the Library allow visitors to explore how human travel has made food more than sustenance.  See ice cream fit for space, vintage advertising and other artifacts from the lost story of food!  See website for times and more information.

The canning industry was hot in Harford County.  Rail lines provided transportation to new markets and the farmers provided the wonderful product.  This is a display of the art of canning labels, the variety of canneries, and railroad items that made it all possible.  See website for times and more information.

From the early horse trails to the Ma and Pa Railroad, Bel Air has been the apex of how goods and services were received and traveled in Harford County.  See website for times and more information.

The journey to freedom was fraught with obstacles as vast as the Susquehanna River and as personal as the nosey neighbor.  Learn the stories of the fugitives, accessories, and catchers through large panels which tell each group's tale; experience the escape Henry "Box" Brown made; imagine the weight of the leg irons and manacles; read and hear the tales of those in Harford county both seeking and preventing freedom.  See website for times and more information.

The Story of Harford County from its early beginnings to the technology leader it is becoming today.  Explore major events through the pages of The Aegis and consider personal accounts from the individuals who have shaped the County through time.  See website for more information.

Changing economies, innovations, and global factors have influenced the business of Harford County and its populations.  Women at work, the rise of the techopolis and factory successes and failures have brought people in and out of the County.  Discover the partnership between the people and business.  See website for times and more information.

Enjoy historic photos and artifacts and personal accounts from the individuals that make up Journey Stories, the history of the development and evolution of our need as Americans to move and expand - to journey - both physically and psychologically.  Check website for times and additional information!

Dr. Rebecca Boehling, Founding Director of UMBC's Dresher Center for the Humanities, discusses the inspiration of her book Life and Loss in the Shadow of the Holocaust - the family's recently discovered correspondence.  Her fascinating and deeply moving book is an account of the Kaufmann-Steinberg family's life before, during and after the Holocaust.  Call 410-638-4040 to register.

Before the building of "super highways" and interstates, it was "getting there" that made the memories!  Explore Harford's Rt. 40 of old - quirky motels, sparkling diners, and full-service auto stations through postcards and advertising, travel artifacts, and vignettes of vacations past.  See website for times and more details.

Because we journey, we eat...and eat well!  Posters and display cases throughout the Library allow visitors to explore how human travel has made food more than sustenance.  See ice cream fit for space, vintage advertising and other artifacts from the lost story of food!  See website for times and more information.

The canning industry was hot in Harford County.  Rail lines provided transportation to new markets and the farmers provided the wonderful product.  This is a display of the art of canning labels, the variety of canneries, and railroad items that made it all possible.  See website for times and more information.

From the early horse trails to the Ma and Pa Railroad, Bel Air has been the apex of how goods and services were received and traveled in Harford County.  See website for times and more information.

The journey to freedom was fraught with obstacles as vast as the Susquehanna River and as personal as the nosey neighbor.  Learn the stories of the fugitives, accessories, and catchers through large panels which tell each group's tale; experience the escape Henry "Box" Brown made; imagine the weight of the leg irons and manacles; read and hear the tales of those in Harford county both seeking and preventing freedom.  See website for times and more information.

The Story of Harford County from its early beginnings to the technology leader it is becoming today.  Explore major events through the pages of The Aegis and consider personal accounts from the individuals who have shaped the County through time.  See website for more information.

Changing economies, innovations, and global factors have influenced the business of Harford County and its populations.  Women at work, the rise of the techopolis and factory successes and failures have brought people in and out of the County.  Discover the partnership between the people and business.  See website for times and more information.

Enjoy historic photos and artifacts and personal accounts from the individuals that make up Journey Stories, the history of the development and evolution of our need as Americans to move and expand - to journey - both physically and psychologically.  Check website for times and additional information!