HoCoCast Howard County Library System

Here we are looking back at the year gone by –and gearing up for the new one ahead. It’s time to hear about your favorite books of 2023. We visited the branches and spoke with staff and community members about their favorite reads. I’m sure you’ll want to add these titles to your To Be Read pile. You can always place your requests at hclibrary.org using your library card and PIN number. So, let’s get to it and hear all about your best books of 2023!

Intro

In this episode, we explore all the ways the library can prepare you for a successful school year. We hear from staff at Howard County Library System, Howard County Public School System, and students. Listen in and learn how to make this school year successful and fun.

Resources in this episode
• Teen Time - http://hclibrary.org/new-a-main/teen-time/
• A+ Educators Card - http://hclibrary.org/new-a-main/teachers/educators-library-card/
• Nat Geo - http://hclibrary.org/research/remote-authentication/?resource=ngma
• Brainfuse - http://hclibrary.org/research/remote-authentication/?resource=brain
• Little Pim - http://hclibrary.org/research/remote-authentication/?resource=littlepim
• Mango - http://hclibrary.org/research/remote-authentication/?resource=mango
• Research tools - http://hclibrary.org/research/online-tools/
• Test Prep - hclibrary.org/all-about-the-sat
• Novelist - http://hclibrary.org/research/remote-authentication/?resource=novelist

Events in this episode
• Spelling Bee - http://hclibrary.org/new-a-main/spelling-bee/
• Battle of the Books - http://hclibrary.org/battle-of-the-books/
• National History Day - http://hclibrary.org/new-a-main/students/history-day-research/

In this episode we'll speak with HCLS leadership and staff members about the value and purpose of Summer Reading Adventures at Howard County Library System. Plus, we'll check in with some of your favorite instructors about classes and events coming up.

View Summer Reading information:
http://hclibrary.org/summer/

Join a Summer Reading Celebration:
https://live-howardcounty.pantheonsite.io/events/upcoming?keywords=Summer%20Reading%20Celebration%20Series

Play online at READsquared:
http://hcls.readsquared.com

View all HCLS Events:
https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com

Learn more about Adult Summer Reading Challenges
http://hclibrary.org/summer

Robert Roller: Trail Dogs and Firefighters: A Memoir from the Burning West
https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/author-works-robert-roller-trail-dogs-and-firefighters-memoir-burning-west

Author Works: Authors Jenny Xie and Molly Lynch
https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/author-works-authors-jenny-xie-and-molly-lynch-online

Author Works: Elizabeth Silver : The Majority
https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/author-works-elizabeth-silver-majority-online

3 Carnival: HiTech, How-to, Hands-on
https://hclibrary.org/h3/

Listen to teens share their visions for the proposed Lakefront Library.

• Lakefront Library info: hclibrary.org/lakefront

• Merriweather Teen Nights: www.merriweatherarts.org

• video contest for summer reading (ends May 20)
• Info: bit.ly/TeenSRContest
• email: Teenvideo@hclibrary.org

• Summer Reading Info: hclibrary.org/summer

For more info on HiTech Classes, STEAM Carnival, and more
Stay tuned to www.hclibrary.org
or join our newsletter at hclibrary.org/about-us/news/enewsletter/

Listen to Library President and CEO Tonya Aikens discuss the proposed Lakefront Library.

Learn more about the Lakefront Library here...
https://hclibrary.org/about-us/downtown-columbia-branch/

Learn more about the Get Involved Fair...
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-involved-fair-tickets-616395644967