White Marsh Library Reopening After Renovation: See Photos

NOTTINGHAM, MD — The White Marsh library branch reopened Monday after a 3.5-month renovation.

The upgrades include:

• New meeting room entrance after removal of the existing hallway wall.
• Updated meeting room with new floor, lights and paint.
• State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment in the meeting room.
• Renovated restroom facilities, including a family restroom and an adult changing station.
• Enhanced children’s section with interactive play elements, tables and seating for early childhood and tweens.

The branch, located at 8133 Sandpiper Circle, had been closed since March 31.

"We are thrilled to reopen the White Marsh Branch and share with our community the renovations to the restrooms, meeting room and children’s area," Baltimore County Public Library CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine said in a press release. "These updates follow our strategic goal of maintaining modern libraries where our customers can explore, learn, create and connect. I am proud that we can reopen the branch earlier than anticipated so that our customers in this community can get back to the services and resources they so enjoy."

Programs and services available at the White Marsh library include:

• Free summer lunches for ages 18 and younger, beginning on Monday, July 21. These meals are available Monday through Friday from noon until 1 p.m. and must be eaten onsite.
• Summer programming is back, kicking it off with the Maryland State Fair, Nature Club for Kids, Bookend Decorating and more.
• The Baltimore County Health Department is hosting free youth hearing screenings on Tuesday, August 19. Registration is required.

The Baltimore County Public Library's press release said, "Today’s libraries are community hubs that offer safe spaces to receive essential services for free."

"Our goal is to provide modern, 21st century library facilities that are relevant and useful to 21st century communities," the BCPL release said. "While our buildings change with the times, our core values have not changed—providing equal access and intellectual freedom, a safe haven for intellectual exploration and social connections to all in Baltimore County. Our strategic plan and the work we do each day is to provide you with the best possible library experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to the White Marsh Branch."