Hello and happy summer to our listeners! We hope you are finding ways to enjoy your time outside.

In June HCLS hit the Exhibit floor at the 2022 ALA Conference with thousands of other library professionals. We hosted a roving podcast and enjoyed chatting with some of the dedicated vendors who help us bring top-quality education and services to our community, authors, publishers, and others! Listen in for what’s now, new, and next in libraries - then find it all on our Library website. You may even hear a few familiar voices from our staff. Check it out.

Authors

Author J’nellCiesielski, “The Brilliance of Stars” (New!) (Listen @ 1:13)

Author Julie Banks Lewis, “Critical Masses: Who Wins, Who Loses, Who Decides” (Listen @ 2:04)

Author Moses D. Powe, “Sean Moses is Martin Luther The King, Jr.” (Listen @ 5:31)

Publishers and Friends

Corerra, Lectorum Publications, Inc. (Listen @ 8:42)

Kurt Nelson, Mad Cave Studios (comics) (Listen @ 10:54)

Ash Baker and Stacey Fields, HCLS (Listen @ 13:36)

Brock Templin, Farber Specialty Vehicles (Listen @ 14:58 )

Tour the STEAM Machine AUG 6-12th at the Howard County Fair - hclibrary.org/steam

Paige Pokorney, No Kid Hungry (Share Our Strength) (Listen @17:03 )

Learn more about Free summer meals, available through Aug 12 - HClibrary.org/meals

Randi Penfil and Petia Abdur-Razzaaq, Grow with Google (Listen @ 18:59 )

Services and Partners

Glen Kasofsky, Playway (Listen @21:11)

Monica Wilson, Gale (Listen @ 25:22)

Patrick Seymour, Hoopla (Midwest tape) (Listen @ 33:25)

Susan Rhood, Newsbank, Inc. (Listen @ 35:59)

Dustin Hood, Library Market (Listen @ 36:51)

Listen in as we interview Roseanne A. Brown New York Times best selling author oif A Song of Wraiths and Ruin. Rosie was born in Ghana and immigrated to the wild jungles of central Maryland as a child. Writing was her first love, and she knew from a young age that she wanted to use the power of writing—creative and otherwise—

Episode 46: Women's History Happening Now by Howard County Library System

In this episode, we wrap up the past year with a heartfelt thanks to you, our community, and recap two of our in-person fall events complete with shoutouts from you lending your important voices and opinions on HoCo and HCLS favorites.

We reflect on the last 12 months with gratitude and appreciation for our customers who stuck with us throughout the uncertainties we faced and difficult times we had to overcome in 2021. From online education and engagement to contactless book pick-ups, and - finally - a return to exciting in-person events last fall, you continued to rely on and make use of the library’s services. It is truly because of your continued support and the hard work of devoted staff that HCLS is once again named a 5-Star Library System for 2021 (and still the only one in Maryland). On October 2nd, we celebrated just that! You came, you saw, and you shared at the HCLS 5-Star Showcase and Community Circles outdoor event. We have clips of all you had to say about your HoCo favorites and things you love about the library system.

Then on Saturday, December 4th, we reopened our Glenwood Branch and presented a revitalized space filled with upgrades and enhancements for all ages and interests in the community. There is no doubt that anyone can find something to get into and enjoy during future visits to the Glenwood location. Listen in for what attendees of the ribbon-cutting ceremony and reopening event thought about the new space and how they plan to make use of all the new resources like the Maker’s Space, Builders Barn, play area, teen space, outdoor patio, and more.

From our HCLS family to yours, thank you so much for trusting us to do work that really matters to the entire community and meet your needs - we can’t wait to welcome you back for much more in 2022. We wish everyone a healthy, safe, and prosperous New Year. Take good care and be kind to yourselves.

Covid Update

Please note the new date announced for Evening in the Stacks. Our 2022 event is postponed to Saturday, May 14. we have postponed the event Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases and out of an abundance of caution for our community and staff. We look forward to celebrating safely with everyone at that time. Please stay tuned for more event updates, and most importantly, stay safe. Thank you and take care.

Segment One

5-Star Showcase and Community Circles shoutouts -

“Here is what you had to say about your “5-Star” or favorite person, place, or pastime in Howard County…”

Segment Two

GLE ribbon-cutting and reopening shoutouts –

“Here are some thoughts from event guests about the newly remodeled space at Glenwood and how they look forward to using the upgrades…”

Episode 44: Spotlight: Local Black Businesses. In this episode, we chat with owners of excellent businesses -who are also black entrepreneurs - and share how you can support their growth. For a treat anytime anywhere, we hear from Taharka Bros. ice cream and for our time indoors - cozy candles from 228 Grant Street Candle Co. First, we speak with Kendal Brown, Founder of 228 Grant Street Candle Co. Next, we talk to Detric McCoy and Tayonna Jackson of Taharka Bros. Ice Cream.

Taharka Bros Ice Cream - https://www.taharkabrothers.com/

228 Grant Street Candle Co. - https://www.228grantstreet.com/

Tayonna Jackson - https://linktr.ee/TayyBandz1

Episode 43: Launching A Legacy. In this episode, we speak with an award-winning, Emmy-nominated journalist and host of "Midday Maryland" on ABC Baltimore, Elsa M. Some of our listeners may have watched Elsa dazzle us as the emcee of our 2021 virtual Evening in the Stacks. Throughout her career as a TV reporter and anchor, Elsa has won several awards and distinctions including the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence and The National Press Foundation’s “Why Journalism Matters” competition. She was named one of the "40 Ethiopians Under 40 Changing the World" by Addis Life Magazine. We get to know Elsa, hear about her journey, and learn how she is launching a legacy of her own.

Episode 42: Honor the Contributions of Women. In this episode, we will be speaking to Susan Ware, a pioneer in the field of women’s history and a leading feminist biographer. Ms. Ware is the author and editor of numerous books on twentieth-century U.S. History. Next, we talk to Vivian “Millie” Bailey, (Recorded, November 2020) a very special local hero and World War II Veteran.

Episode 41: Black Ownership Looking Back And Ahead. In this episode, we speak with Hannibal B. Johnson, Harvard Law School graduate, author, attorney, and consultant. Mr. Johnson dedicates his work and service to telling the story of Black Wall Street. We also talk to Laura Bacon, founder, and CEO of The 3rd, a space where Women of Color can build, execute and thrive.

www.hannibalbjohnson.com

Black Wall Street 100: An American City Grapples with its Historical Racial Trauma Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ukShzX

www.The3rd.org

Instagram: @the3rdinc

Episode 40: Virtual Meetings & Events Recharge. In this episode, we are excited to speak with a friend to HCLS, Ms. Heidi Hiller, Owner, Creative Director of Innovative Party Planners, and Virtual Event Producer of Innovative Virtual Events. We will talk about the state of the party planning industry as well as tips on hosting your own virtual event, and of course, we'll discuss the upcoming HCLS fundraiser Serata Virtuale Evening in the Stacks.

Innovative Party Planners

https://www.innovativepartyplanners.com/

Tickets for Serata Virtuale Evening in the Stacks

hclibrary.org/stacks

Episode 39: Home and Healthy for the Holidays. On this episode of HiJinx, we turn our attention to being home and healthy for the holidays. We are joined by three compassionate experts on the topics of, both, mental and nutritional health. First, we speak with Denise Guilano, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Howard County, Next, we talk to Razan Sahuri, Nutrition Educator / Maryland SNAP-Ed nutrition education, University of Maryland Extension (UME) Howard County and Karen Basinger, Family Consumer Sciences, University of Maryland Extension (UME) Howard County. We wish you all a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year.

NAMI Howard County: namihowardcounty.org

If You Are Having A Mental Health Emergency:

• Call 911

• Call The Grassroots Mobile Crisis Team At 410-531-6677.

• Call 800-950-6264, Monday Through Friday From 10 A.M. To 6 P.M. Or Text The Crisis Text Line, A 24/7, Confidential Text Message Service (Text “HOME” To 741741)

• Call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline At 1-800-273-8255.

University of Maryland Extension: eatsmart.umd.edu

Razan Sahuri - [email protected]

Karen Basinger - [email protected]