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Postponed from February, Evening in the Stacks returns in person on Saturday, May 14. I invite you to join us at this gala that benefits the creation of welcoming and inviting teen spaces in our branches.

This year's theme celebrates the continent of Africa with authentic food, a marketplace, DJ, and dancing. As part of the event, we are hosting a virtual author panel on Tuesday, May 10 with Tope Folarin and NoViolet Bulawayo in conversation with Elsa M. Please join us for one or both parts of the event by purchasing tickets at hclibrary.org/stacks.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Thomas K. Munns, Chair Antonia B. Watts, Vice Chair Phillip M. Dodge, Treasurer Anne R. Markus Robert A. Mentz Kelly L. Smith Sabina Taj MISSION/VISION: We deliver high-quality public education for all ages.

A vital component of Howard County’s renowned education system, we deliver excellence in education, advancing the economy and enhancing quality of life. source sponsored in part by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

On Tuesday, May 17, join us for an online appearance by Sarah Gailey, author of speculative fiction, short stories, and essays, who will be in conversation with author Maggie Tokuda-Hall.

In May and June, we acknowledge and celebrate important events and heritages. May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in recognition of past and future contributions to our nation’s success by members of the AAPI community, and June is Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall riots and in support of equal justice and opportunity for LGBTQ+ Americans. In June, we also recognize Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States. Dr. Richard Bell from the University of Maryland lectures on the importance of Juneteenth on June 2.

Beginning June 1, we encourage readers of every age to be Summer READers! Pick up a gameboard at any branch or track your progress online.

Read books and/or complete activities, and maybe win a prize. Find more information at hclibrary.org/summer.

And finally, as the suburban symphony of lawnmowers and other home maintenance tools resumes, visit the DIY Center at our Elkridge Branch to borrow tools and make your own “music.”

Whether you’re looking for community, inspiration, education, or activities, take a few minutes to discover all the wonderful resources highlighted in this issue. I hope you find something that interests you or piques your curiosity to learn more.

Happy Summer!

Tonya Aikens President & CEO

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Howard County Library System Evening in the Stacks

Saturday, May 14 7 pm HCLS East Columbia Branch black tie optional | gala fundraiser | DJ & dancing | authentic food stations | African marketplace | wine pull | more!

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Visit hclibrary.org/stacks for more details and to purchase tickets.

$30: Author panel $125: Gala + authors $275: for two If you cannot attend this year, please consider donating to friendshcls.org.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR PANEL: TUESDAY, MAY 10 | 7 PM online, in conversation with Elsa M.

NoViolet Bulawayo NoViolet Bulawayo is the author of the novels Glory and the award-winning We Need New Names.

We Need New Names

Tope Folarin Tope Folarin is a NigerianAmerican writer based in Washington, DC. He won the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2013 and was shortlisted once again in 2016. He was also recently named to the Africa39 list of the most promising African writers under 40.

He was educated at Morehouse College and the University of Oxford, where he earned two Masters degrees as a Rhodes Scholar. He is the author of A Particular Kind of Black Man.

was also shortlisted for the International Literature Award, the Man Booker Prize, and the Guardian First Book Award. NoViolet earned her MFA at Cornell University, and has taught fiction writing at Cornell and Stanford Universities. She grew up in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and is currently writing full-time from the wherevers.

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for. Racism has been a pervasive and powerful tool in preventing minorities from advancing to elite status and higher growth in society. It took one hundred years after Juneteenth to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which allowed people of color the franchise. Even now, gerrymandering and voter suppression efforts seek to prevent people of color from exercising their right to vote. We continue to witness violence against minorities through law enforcement and vigilantism.

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by Brandon Bannister, HCLS Central Branch

Juneteenth is considered one of the longest-running African American holidays. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) is the day in 1865 that federal troops traveled to Galveston, Texas to free all enslaved people living in the state. The troops' arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, which abolished slavery in US states that were part of the union. While other citizens were freed from bondage and captivity, the citizens of Texas endured continued hardship and pain.

On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden established Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

We should not look at Juneteenth as simply a day off from work, but a celebration of freedom, peace, and a continued fight for social equity and equality.

Though Juneteenth is a day in which we recognize the end of slavery in the US, we must also recognize other injustices and freedoms that are worth fighting

We must answer these questions: Are people really free? Has America freed all its citizens from inequality or are we just repeating history? In order to make progress, we must study our dark past. We can change laws and policies, but America has to first change its heart through empathy and understanding.

A great place to visit and study subject matters like Juneteenth is your public library. HCLS has a variety of books and audio-visual materials in our new Equity Resource Center located at the Central Branch. The Equity Resource Center highlights the contributions of individuals from different cultures and select social groups. Let's continue to serve others and show empathy towards the less fortunate. Happy Juneteenth, America!

The Destruction of Slavery in the Civil War Thu Jun 2 7 pm Miller Branch Register at bit.ly/belljuneteenth Dr. Richard Bell discusses the history of Juneteenth.

Over the course of four years, enslaved people worked to turn the Civil War into a freedom war. Slowly but surely, they pushed President Abraham Lincoln and his commanders in the field toward to embrace emancipation and to compel them to take the giant steps forward needed to abolish slavery.

country. This momentous event marked a new birth of freedom — an occasion we now commemorate as Juneteenth.

Richard Bell is Professor of History at the University of Maryland and author of the book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home. He has held major research fellowships and is the recipient of the National Endowment of the Humanities Public Scholar award and the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship.

On June 19, 1865, the federal government finally met that objective, declaring slavery dead across the

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Reading Human Rights Jun 23 On Juneteenth

by Annette Gordon-Reed

Reading Human Rights is a monthly book discussion hosted by the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity and Howard County Library System. We read books that promote cultural awareness, diversity, and equity.

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Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong

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Register at bit.ly/minorfeelingshcls Poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong fearlessly and provocatively blends memoir, cultural criticism, and history to expose fresh truths about racialized consciousness in America. Part memoir and part cultural criticism, this collection is vulnerable, humorous, and provocative—and its relentless and riveting pursuit of vital questions around family and friendship, art and politics, identity and individuality, will change the way you think about our world.

The essential, sweeping story of Juneteenth’s integral importance to American history, the book is told by a Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and Texas native.

Combining personal anecdotes with poignant facts gleaned from the annals of American history, Gordon-Reed shows how, from the earliest presence of Black people in Texas to the day in Galveston on June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger read more about announced the end of legalized Juneteenth slavery in the state, AfricanAmericans played an integral role in the Texas story.

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Community Spotlight: James Zoller, Roving Radish Tell us a little bit about yourself and your connection to Howard County.

I was born and raised in Howard County on the family farm my grandfather purchased in 1936. I attended Glenelg High School and left the farm for four years to obtain a degree from Virginia Tech in Marketing Management. After graduating from college, I returned to the farm where I still reside today with my wife and two children.

I have always had a passion for agriculture and my favorite past time is working on our family’s farm. As a part time farmer, I have raised beef cattle, hogs, sheep, chickens, goats, vegetables, and hops, but currently our farm is focusing on lamb production.

I was hired by Howard County to run the Roving Radish, and in 2017 my role expanded to the Agricultural Coordinator for Howard County, working out of the Office of Community Sustainability. I work on both agricultural and food projects for the county. I administrate The Roving Radish program, Roving Radish Marketplace, HOCO Harvest, Farm Academy Fair Tours, HOCO Farm website, HOCO Fresh, Howard County Preservation Board, and Healthy Food Access Program.

Tell us a little about Roving Radish, how it got started, and where it might grow?

The Howard County Roving Radish is a Howard County Government program administered by the Office of Community Sustainability. The Roving Radish was created to promote healthy eating, support local farms, and connect our community. The program provides affordable, healthy, easy to cook, farm fresh meal kits to the community with an emphasis on lower income families.

The Roving Radish was created in 2014 (rovingradish.com), selling 2,481 meal kits, and has continued that success by selling 9,336 meal kits in 2021 with 43 percent sold at a subsidized price. The Roving Radish has become a platform for other food initiatives including the Weekend Warrior Snack Pack Program, COVID Relief program, Lisbon Food

Farmers Markets Opening in May, you can shop for locally grown herbs and flowers, fresh produce, meats, and other food and drink.

Howard County Economic Development Authority manages Farmers Markets five days a week, including Wednesdays; 2 - 6 pm Miller Branch

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Fortunately, with our farm, government, and food bank partners, we will be able to meet this challenge. & Fun, Healthy Food Access Program, and Roving Radish Marketplace.

The Office of Community Sustainability and The Roving Radish program continually look for better ways to serve the community and support our local farms.

What's your favorite meal kit? What's your favorite food?

What do you love about the library? What are you currently reading?

I am an avid reader and love historical fiction. The library for me is a great resource to be able to check out a book free of charge. I love our Howard County libraries because they allow everyone to experience different worlds and cultures no matter where you are or your financial situation. My favorite author is Ken Follett and his Kingsbridge series.

My favorite meal kit is the Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with harissa sauce. It is an easy to cook one pan meal with a kick! My favorite food is lamb kabobs.

Why is it important to support our local farmers?

Our local farms not only provide scenic views for our county, but they are also an asset to our natural resources, food security, and economy.

Can you talk a little bit about feeding hungry kids in our community? Why is food insecurity surprising to some in such an affluent area?

There is nothing more rewarding than being able provide food for children in our community. They will be our future leaders, and proper nutrition is important for their development and success. While Howard County is an affluent county, there are still people in need and with the county’s cost of living and increasing food prices, I believe there will be an increase in families that need assistance.

Happy (Mother's and Father's) Day!

by Cherise Tasker, Central Branch What better gift for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day than the gift of the library, anytime, anywhere? A tablet preconfigured for accessing the HCLS electronic catalog satisfies a parent’s love of reading and relieves the technical hurdle of device setup.

form for eResources assistance to request a one-on-one appointment with a member of our team.

Go to the Stream.Download.Learn tab on the blue bar at the top of the hclibrary.org landing page.

Make it a multimedia gift, and download Kanopy and hoopla apps for streaming videos and the Freegal app for music.

For news junkies, PressReader offers periodicals from more than 120 countries in more than 60 languages. This app works a bit differently as the user has to log in on a desktop to refresh access through the app.

Select eBooks and eAudio under the DOWNLOAD arrow icon to access the instructions for setting up eBook apps, Libby, and cloudLibrary.

Although each app takes some time to learn, once mom and dad have practiced using them, they’ll marvel at the ease of access and truly appreciate the thoughtful gift.

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FREE summer meals for children & teens ages 18 and under.

Making summer plans?

Plan to be a Summer READer with us!

Pick up at gameboard at any branch or play online.

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East Columbia Branch Mon - Fri June 27 - August 12 12:30 - 2 pm

Take a day trip to our branches!

Classes, activities, and events happen all summer!

The Library is a great destination. We have books and resources to make you swoon in beautiful buildings that stay cool as the temperatures pick up. Make regular visits part of your summer routine and summer memories!

We offer a full complement of fun classes and events for babies and kids, teens, and adults! Great group classes are available every day! Visit hclibrary.org > classes & events to find all the terrific choices.

Have you seen what’s new? Did you know?

You asked, so we’re planning outdoor classes, hands-on, creative activities, and STEM classes for all ages.

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Makerspace and new children’s area, Glenwood Branch

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New flowers and other plants at the Enchanted Garden, Miller Branch

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DIY tools and classes, Elkridge Branch

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Recording booth and study rooms, Savage Branch

Begins June 1

We are looking forward to a community art project for all ages at every branch. Details coming soon.

Join us for a community celebrations at our branches, taking place throughout the summer. Check hclibrary.org/ summer for details.

Readers of every age (yes, every age) play the same game and track their progress on a gameboard or online. Complete any combination of 10 activities and books.

Gameboard available at all branches.

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READ BOOKS, including eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and more. Reading can be substituted for any activity.

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DO ACTIVITIES, chosen from the list provided on the gameboard and online.

All activities can be repeated.

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WIN PRIZES! Visit hclibrary.org/summer for how your age group wins prizes.

Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS. Part of the A+ Partnership with Howard County Public School System.

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"Cooked right, science fiction and murder mysteries taste great together, and Gailey layers those ingredients together with a chef's kiss." —NPR

Author Works: Sarah Gailey & The Echo Wife Tue May 17 7 pm Register at bit.ly/echowife.

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Author Sarah Gailey discusses their acclaimed novel The Echo Wife in conversation with Maggie Tokuda-Hall, author of Also an Octopus, The Mermaid, The Witch and The Sea, Squad, and Love in the Library.

Gailey is a Hugo Award winning and bestselling author of speculative fiction, short stories, and essays. They have been a finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards for multiple years. Gailey's bestselling adult novel debut, Magic for Liars, was published by Tor Books in 2019. Their most recent novel, The Echo Wife, and first original comic book series with BOOM! Studios, Eat the Rich, are available now.

Other shorter works and essays have been published in Mashable, The Boston Globe, Vice, Tor.com, and The Atlantic, and their work has been translated into seven languages and published around the world.

NEW! Book Discussion Group

The Reading Cafe Meets last Tuesday of the month 7 - 8 pm Glenwood Branch Hungry for a lively discussion? Join us as we dip into different genres each month.

May 31: The Vanishing Half

by Brit Bennett Jun 28: Beach Read by Emily Henry

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Help with Your Hobbies

by Emily Bell, HCLS Central Branch May is Older Americans Month and is the perfect time to start a new hobby with a little help from HCLS! Check out these great resources you can access for free with your library card.

Looking to get artsy? We’ve got some great DVD series to help you start. Craftsy offers hands-on lessons in creative mediums such as knitting, watercolors, crochet, and sewing.

Interested in painting? Follow along with Bob Ross as he guides you every step of the way toward creating your own masterpiece in his art video series.

Interested in building a family tree and learning about your family’s history? Check out Ancestry Library Edition (only available in branch), HeritageQuest, and MyHeritage Library Edition for access to billions of records from all around the world – including census records, immigration records, and beyond!

Budding photographers can head over to LinkedIn Learning for comprehensive video tutorials on topics like mobile photography, taking portraits, photo composition, photo editing, and more! Simply login with your library card and pin number to begin.

Take a hike! Check out Hike Maryland: A Guide to the Scenic Trails of the Free State for some scenic walks to take as the weather warms. See any birds on your hike? Check out Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. to learn more about the birds you encounter.

Expand your linguistic horizons and study a new language. For those who prefer to learn in quick, fun, daily lessons Mango is a great option. Just download the free mobile app, select the language you want to learn, and start learning! For more immersive lessons Rosetta Stone offers structured lessons in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Hoping to introduce some new recipes into your repertoire? Check out Great Courses’ Everyday Gourmet DVD series. With courses on outdoor cooking, Mediterranean cooking, and cooking with vegetables there’s something for every palette!

Let's Celebrate: Asian American and Pacific Islander Month HCLS has curated a wide selection of materials about and

by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We have items in the art education collection to borrow, and you can practice new languages via Mango and other electronic resources under the stream.download.learn tab at hclibrary.org.

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HCLS continues to offer a wide selection of classes and events online, including live and pre-recorded classes for all ages. Stay up-to-date by visiting hclibrary.org > classes & events.

Online Financial Education Workshops Join us for financial education workshops presented in partnership with CCCSMD, a credit counseling and financial education nonprofit organization.

Scams and Identity Theft Wed May 25 1 pm Register at bit.ly/scams001

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Rental Eviction Prevention Wed Jun 15 1 pm Register at bit.ly/eviction001

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Princeton University Art Museum Virtual Discussion Series

Drone Photography

Docents from the Princeton University Art Museum use art works from the Museum's collections to discuss diverse artists and their works. Ask questions, share observations and engage in a lively discussion.

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American Art Wed May 18 11 am Register at bit.ly/discussart1

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European Treasures Wed Jun 15 11 am Register at bit.ly/discussart2

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Drones are seemingly everywhere these days, and even some of the modestly-priced ones carry sophisticated cameras and employ advanced flying technology.

Local photographer Rich Isaacman discusses the many uses, makes, and models of drones, their price ranges and capabilities, and how you can use a drone to take dramatic aerial landscapes and action videos.

He also shares photos and videos from our region as well as faraway landscapes in Hawaii and Iceland.

HCLS Low Vision Resources

by Cherise Tasker, HCLS Central Branch

Love to read, but struggling with small print? Press the Ctrl and + keys at the same time to increase the font and image sizes on the hclibrary.org website.

HCLS owns an extensive large print collection encompassing classic and new titles. Type in a search term or title and look for the “LP” book icon under the book cover image. For targeted results, enter the search term, click on Search Catalog, then select Large Print in the Type of Material field on the left column of the page.

HCLS also has audiobooks on CD and DAB (digital audio book). To use a DAB, insert a triple-A battery and connect a headset to have a virtually weightless pocket-sized book.

E-Book apps, Libby and cloudLibrary allow you to customize your view. Enlarge the font to whatever size is most comfortable. Print layout options include black on a white background as well as the traditional white on a black background. Brightness can be adjusted and margins narrowed or widened.

For assistance setting up eBook apps, call HCLS, or fill in the form on the website to set up a one-on one appointment. Visit the stream.download.learn page for eBooks to access instructional videos.

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Celebrating Pride Month r

Creating a safer space for LGBTQ+ students

Meet the Author: R. Eric Thomas

by Sarah Cooke, HCLS Savage Branch Here at HCLS, we try to make our spaces as welcoming and inclusive as possible, especially for our tweens and teens, as that age range can include a time of many changes, questions, issues, excitement, and experiences both good and bad. Do you remember middle school? Exactly, ugh! I sure do, and at age 42 I’m still slightly traumatized by some of those memories!

Wed Jun 15 Elkridge Branch Ages 14-adult

6:30 pm

For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/AuthorREric

As June is LGBTQ+ Pride month, I’d like to touch on some things we do to create a safer space here at HCLS for our wonderful rainbow students.

Something as simple as wearing a rainbow button or bracelet, or having a “safe space” sticker on your office door can make a huge difference, especially if a student does not know you yet. It identifies you as a someone they can approach for LGBTQ+ books, ask about LGBTQ+ events and groups, or just someone who they can talk to who will listen and not judge them.

I am not subtle about my support of LGBTQ+ students. I visually identify myself as such with the above examples and am very vocal with all my students about respecting ALL people. That has been instrumental in our students feeling not just welcome here, but represented and celebrated.

Discuss books pertaining to LGBTQ+ experiences! All identities are welcome.

2nd Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Central Branch

Check out the review of Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe on the library's blog, chapterchats.org. The post talks about why books that represent all experiences are so vital.

May 12 The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen

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HCLS also hosts LGBTQ+ author visits such as Zack Smedley, participates in community events such as HOCO Pride, assists with local SAGA/GSA school groups, helps with book clubs like the Rainbow Reads book club, and offers classes such as Make Your Own Pronoun Buttons and Let's Talk About LGBTQ+ Issues in Education featuring Freestate Justice.

And of course, since we are a library system, we purchase and display many books written and/or illustrated by LGBTQ+ authors that feature LGBTQ+ main characters.

We also have Rainbow reading lists for adults, teens, and a new one for children! Grab a printed copy at your local HCLS branch or access them online.

Book Discussion Group: Reads of Acceptance

Jun 9 The Stonewall Reader by the New York Public Library

Our students of all ages know that some people and/or spaces are not LGBTQ+ friendly and have learned they need to be cautious. It’s not fair but it is our reality, so please consider identifying yourself as a supportive person for them and help grow their circle of safety.

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staff spotlight: Nikolas Swaner Title and branch Instructor & Research Specialist at HCLS Savage Branch How long have you been with HCLS? Coming up on 10 years! I started out at East Columbia, then tranferred to Savage nine years ago and have been there ever since.

What excites you the most about your work and/or HCLS as a whole?

I love the variety of my work. One day I get to help someone with printing, and the next I get to teach people how to make pop up cards. Also being able to directly help my community is very rewarding.

How are you involved in the community?

I teach art classes and provide tech help at the library, as well as take part in Howard County Pride and the Columbia Festival of the Arts as part of our local art scene.

What’s an unusual fact about you?

I have zero buoyancy which makes me really fun in swimming pools.

Favorite movie or show?

At the moment, probably What We Do In the Shadows - both the movie and the TV show are great faux documentaries about vampire domestic life. I didn't think they'd be able to top the movie, but the TV cast is a joy to watch. I just recently finished Our Flag Means Death, which is a historical rom-com about Stede Bonnet (The Gentleman Pirate) and Blackbeard. I also have major soft spots for Spirited Away and The Last Unicorn.

Do you have pets?

I have a super fluffy cloud of a cat named Ami Tiny Pants and a slightly malfunctioning roomba named Patrick Flippert.

Favorite type of music?

I came to it late in life, but I'm a metalhead at heart: Wintersun, The Ocean, Devin Townsend. There are so many good artists out there. Though outside of that: shoutouts to Vienna Teng and Pet Shop Boys.

Favorite time of year?

I love when we actually have a proper fall and also the beginning of spring. The in-between seasons where it hasn't gotten too hot or too cold and all of nature is waking up or slowing down are my favorite times of year. Those early leafy greens are so lovely in spring, and fall's colors are so cozy.

Favorite smell or sound?

In no particular order - honeysuckle, lilac, and the ocean What's your favorite place to travel?

I've been going to Ocean City, MD since I was a child, so it's a very comforting place to me, but I definitely left some of myself in California and Japan.

If you could send one message to LGBTQ+ people in our community, what would it be?

You are all amazing. Keep sparkling and keep fighting. The world is so much better with you in it.

What LGBTQ+ books would you like to share with us today?

Anything by Ivan Coyote. They're a Canadian storyteller who writes autobiographical books about gender identity and growing up trans in the Yukon. Their last book Care Of is about connecting through correspondence during Covid.

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June is African American Music Appreciation Month

by Jean Boone, HCLS Central Branch Count Basie. Billie Holliday. Duke Ellington. I am an enthusiastic jazz fan, and I appreciate that sliver of African American music all year long, not just in June. But the musical expression of Black experience and artistry certainly isn’t limited to jazz or any other single genre. Gospel, rhythm and blues, soul, hip hop, rap, classical, rock and roll, techno, musicals – African American Music Appreciation Month provides a great opportunity to acknowledge and explore the tremendous breadth of African American musicians, composers, styles, and music entrepreneurs. Established in 1979 as National Black Music Month, it has been proclaimed by every U.S. President from Jimmy Carter to Joe Biden.

So for this 43rd annual celebration, use HCLS as a portal to enjoy more of what you already like or discover something entirely new.

Expand Your Playlist If you’re looking for new tunes, HCLS offers thousands of CDs across all genres to borrow. Using your library card and PIN, you also can stream music from Freegal, available through our website, hclibrary.org. Not only can you search for favorite artists or songs, but you can find already curated Black Music Month playlists – like the one created by the Central Arkansas Library System with ten hours of music, ranging from Jimmy Hendrix, to Sister Rosetta Tharpe; from Kendrick Lamar to Miles Davis. That’s a lot to appreciate!

Simone, B.B. King, and more. Or watch Eminem, Nas, and other hip-hop artists perform on Something From Nothing: the Art of Rap. From our Kanopy service, stream films like Rejoice and Shout: Gospel Music and African-American Christianity, which features legends of gospel like The Staple Singers and The Dixie Hummingbirds, to trace the 200-year evolution and contribution of gospel music in American pop culture.

Explore the Lives of African American Creators If you’re curious about the life experiences that produced the music you hear, check out some great nonfiction from the HCLS collection. Be blown away by the memoir of Baltimore native Richard Antoine White, whose dream of classical tuba performance took him from a homeless childhood to a prestigious symphony orchestra career, an extraordinary story he tells in I’m Possible: A Story of Survival, A Tuba, and the Small Miracle of a Big Dream. Or be swept up in the incredible combination of poetry, art, biography and music history in Jazz A-B-Z: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits, where Wynton Marsalis writes wordplay jazz. I love his ode to Ellington, “a most elegant man” who sought “to educate, to elevate, to urge the earthbound ear and heart alike to soar,” just like the resources at HCLS!

Experience Live Concerts Do you want to imagine you’re there, in concert? Documentary DVDs can bring the live concert experience right into your home.

Check out Questlove’s Oscar winning documentary, Summer of Soul, about the epic 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival that features performances by artists like Stevie Wonder, Nina

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children & teen

HCLS continues to offer a wide selection of classes and events online, including live and pre-recorded classes for all ages. Stay up-to-date by visiting hclibrary.org > classes & events.

thank you!

Our sincere thanks to the individuals, organizations, and businesses for their generous financial and in-kind donations to Howard County Library System. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this list of those who made contributions between January 1 - February 28, 2022. Please call 410.313.7799 to report any errors or omissions.

PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE ($10,000+)

$5,000 Grimm + Parker Architects

Yolanda and Francis Bruno Family Fund

$1000-$4,999 Bolton Partners

Friends & Foundation of HCLS Howard County Public School System Howard Hughes Corporation M&T Bank Josephine B. Scheffenacker Education Trust Estate of George Rothstein

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UP TO $1,000 Anonymous Austin S. Camacho OverDrive SeedMoney TRIBUTES In memory of Kathleen S. Glascock: Robert Owings Glascock

As a fourth-generation farmer and financial advisor in Howard county, I love being a part of our community. You may remember me from the Wednesday Farmers market, Love Dove Farms. I am proud to serve on the Friends and Foundation of HCLS Board, as it has opened my eyes to so many wonderful opportunities that the library offers.

As a father of two girls, ages 3 and 5, I am always looking for fun, educational opportunities, and the library is a great go-to. I am very excited about the summer reading program, for Summer READers. This program is such a great way to explore all the library has to offer!

I invite you to sign up today for the Howard County Library System's summer reading program. This free opportunity is open to both children and adults. Teens and children will earn points towards a free book, while adults can be entered into an end-of-summer prize drawing. Everyone can play fun educational mini games while pursuing missions and unlock badges.

- John Dove, Board member, Friends & Foundation of HCLS

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