Toy Drive Begins At Baltimore County Public Library Branches

From Baltimore County Public Library: In an effort to bring excitement and fun to children who are less fortunate this holiday season, Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) is kicking off its annual Connecting the Community Toy Drive on Friday, November 17. The drive, which runs through December 6, aims to collect toys that will be donated to various community-based nonprofits throughout Baltimore County.

The public is invited to leave new, unwrapped toys in the conspicuously displayed decorative bins at all Baltimore County Public Library locations. As BCPL has 19 locations in 19 communities throughout the county, each branch has chosen a local organization to which its toy donations will be contributed.

“While Baltimore County Public Library strives to provide the gift of opportunity each and every day to the citizens of Baltimore County,” said Director Paula Miller, “it’s exciting to assist in providing children with something special and new for the holidays.”

Toy drive beneficiaries:

(Branch - Nonprofit)

• Arbutus - Southwest Emergency Services
• Catonsville - Catonsville Emergency Assistance
• Cockeysville - Prologue, Inc.
• Essex - St. John’s Lutheran Church
• Hereford - Hereford Community Food Bank
• Lansdowne - Southwest Emergency Services
• Loch Raven - TurnAround, Inc.
• North Point - Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County
• Owings Mills - Community Crisis Center, Inc.
• Parkville-Carney - House of Ruth Maryland
• Perry Hall - Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County
• Pikesville - Judy Center (affiliated with Campfield Early Learning Center)
• Randallstown - Night of Peace Family Shelter, Inc.
• Reisterstown -Sarah’s Hope at Hannah More
• Rosedale - Eastside Family Shelter
• Sollers Point - Turner Station Conservation Teams
• Towson - Prologue, Inc.
• White Marsh - Eastside Family Shelter
• Woodlawn - Night of Peace Family Shelter, Inc.

Baltimore County Public Library has been an anchor in the community since 1948 and continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of Baltimore County residents. Today, its 19 branches are safe zones, civic centers, technology hubs and spaces for ideas and learning. Baltimore County Public Library has offerings for the entire family to explore, learn, create and connect. For more information about branches and services, visit bcpl.info and follow Baltimore County Public Library on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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