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December 23, 2009

Face a Winter Without Books? Nevermore! The Winter Reading Program for adults and teens at Harford County Public Library (HCPL) starts on January 4th and runs through March 6. Upon registering, participants receive a pen and adults who read or listen to at least five books and teens who read or listen to at least three books will receive a commemorative mug. All incentives are while supplies last.

Besides books in print, HCPL has a wide selection of audiobooks, as well as eBooks which can be downloaded for free onto your computer. Many titles are available for download to your iPod, iPhone, Sony Reader or other mobile device. Also available are Playaways, the pocket-sized preloaded audiobook player that allows you to use your own headphones.

The 2010 Winter Reading Program is supported by the Friends of Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Public Library Foundation. For more information on books, databases, online resources and programs, visit your library branch or go online to hcplonline.info.

Harford County Public Library operates eleven branches located throughout Harford County, Maryland. The library serves over 200,000 registered borrowers of all ages and has an annual circulation of almost 5,000,000. Harford County Public Library is committed to providing access, service and information to the citizens of Harford County anytime, anywhere and creating an environment that encourages the acquisition of knowledge and the love of reading.

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Photo caption #1: Winter without Books? Nevermore, Winter Reading Program at Harford County Public Library

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