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As a native Californian, the change in seasons here in Maryland thrills me every year. I love the crisp fall air and the changing leaves, as well as the renewed occasions to gather as people return from summer vacations and head back to school and work. At Howard County Library System, we offer numerous opportunities including author events, book discussion groups, and classes and workshops for all ages. Mark your calendars for two highly acclaimed authors. On September 14, Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses Braiding Sweetgrass, in which she asks us to consider what we might learn if we understood plants as our teachers, from both a scientific and an indigenous perspective (p. 3). Sheryll Cashin joins us on October 13 with her new book, White Space, Black Hood. A thoughtprovoking follow-up to last winter’s Undesign the Redline exhibit, Cashin explores the government’s intentional creation of ghettos and affluent white areas (p. 4). Kurt Vonnegut’s quote, “You must allow all ideas to circulate freely in your community, not merely your own,” has never been more true. In a time when the number of books being challenged and banned across the country has increased dramatically, it is more important than ever to observe Banned Books Week and celebrate National Book Month. There are few better ways to gain a greater understanding of the world around us than to read a wide variety of titles from different perspectives and voices, especially those with whom you may disagree. Scan the QR codes scattered throughout this issue to discover lists of books and other materials to expand your horizons. Finally, we celebrate 20 years of A+ Partners in Education, a groundbreaking partnership between us and Howard County Public School System. Read about how we have and continue to collaborate to advance the academic success of our community’s students – from kindergarten field trips visiting libraries to National History Day to Battle of the Books (p. 9). Whether we see you in our branches, in the community, in schools, or online, we hope to see you soon! -

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Braiding Sweetgrass is available to borrow from HCLS or purchase online from The Last Word Bookstore.

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is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and numerous scientific journals. She tours widely and has been featured on NPR’s On Being with Krista Tippett and in 2015 addressed the general assembly of the United Nations on the topic of “Healing Our Relationship with Nature.” Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment, whose mission is to create programs which draw on the wisdom of both indigenous and scientific knowledge for our shared goals of sustainability. As a writer and a scientist, her interests in restoration include not only restoration of ecological communities, but restoration of our relationships to land. She holds a B.S. in Botany from SUNY ESF, an M.S. and Ph.D. in

Acclaimed author and scholar Robin Wall Kimmerer explores the dominant themes of her book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, which include cultivation of a reciprocal relationship with the living world. Consider what we might learn if we understood plants as our teachers, from both a scientific and an indigenous Robinperspective.WallKimmerer

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Botany from the University of Wisconsin and is the author of numerous scientific papers on plant ecology, bryophyte ecology, traditional knowledge and restoration ecology. She lives on an old farm in upstate New York, tending gardens both cultivated and wild.

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Historic photos, fliers, letters, and awards narrate the journey of the chapter and its commitment to the community. This includes securing hotel rooms for people experiencing homelessness, tutoring and mentoring youth, expungement fairs, and voter registration drives, among other initiatives.

Founded on October 7, 1972, the Iota Lambda Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority represents the nation’s oldest African American Sorority. The local chapter has sponsored a new exhibit that runs through October 31 at the Equity Resource Center, located on the second floor of Central Branch. “On its 50th anniversary, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Iota Lambda Omega Chapter is excited to highlight its contributions to equity and social justice in Howard County

Deeply researched and sharply written, White Space, Black Hood is a call to action for repairing what white supremacy still Cashinbreaks.isthe Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law, Civil Rights and Social Justice at Georgetown University and an active member of the Poverty and Race Research Action Council. Follow her at sheryllcashin.com and on Twitter @ sheryllcashin. AKAwith this groundbreaking exhibit," said Sharon Stanley Merriweather, Esq., president of the 353-member chapter. “Over the next 50 years, ILO will continue its awardwinning programming aimed at supporting more access and opportunities for all Howard County residents.”

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Sheryll Cashin discusses her new book, White Space, Black Hood, which traces the history of anti-Black residential caste — boundary maintenance, opportunity hoarding, and stereotype-driven surveillance. It unpacks the current legacy so we can begin the work to dismantle the structures and policies that undermine Black lives. The iconic Black hood, like slavery and Jim Crow, is a peculiar American institution animated by the ideology of white supremacy. Politicians and people of all colors propagated “ghetto” myths to justify racist policies that concentrated poverty in the hood and created high-opportunity white spaces. Drawing on nearly two decades of research in cities around the U.S., Cashin traces the processes of residential caste and contends that geography is now central to American caste. Poverty-free havens and poverty-dense hoods would not exist if the state had not designed, constructed, and maintained this physical racial order. Cashin calls for abolition of these state-sanctioned processes. The ultimate goal is to change the lens through which society sees residents of poor Black neighborhoods from presumed thug to presumed citizen, and to transform the relationship of the state with these neighborhoods from punitive to caring.

Author Works with Sheryll Cashin White Space, Black Hood: Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation in the Age of Inequality

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The national theme of Banned Books Week stands firm in its message against censorship. When it began in 1982, Banned Books Week was not a protest, but a reaction to an increasing number of book challenges. Banned Books Week is a space away from the intensity of media speculation and divisive press coverage.

Kelvin Watson, director of libraries in Broward County, Florida, put it well, “Claiming neutrality endangers us as an institution by resulting in an unconscious adoption of the values of the dominant political model and framework... (w)e cannot be neutral on social and political issues that impact our customers because...these social and political issues impact us as well.” While a policy of neutrality appears to be equal, it is not equitable – it does not allow for different facets of our community to see themselves represented meaningfully, without stereotype, by people who share their life experiences. We, as a library, stand to protect the brave voices who write, publish, and lead us into a more equitable future. We, in turn, make the brave choice to stand against the idea that we can be neutral in the battle against misinformation. The library is a steward of knowledge, led for and by the community it serves. So, join the party! Everyone’s invited.

Books Week by Sahana Callahan, Savage Branch Banned Books Week is a party. We celebrate our unfettered access to whichever books we choose.

The American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom tracked almost 1,600 books that were challenged in 2021 alone, but Banned Books Week is not when those challenges are contested. It is, in the words of the official website, a time for, "shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or Theunpopular."ALAisone of the loudest proponents of this effort as it supports the declaration from libraries to wholly commit to combat disinformation, promote the perspectives of historically excluded groups, and increase access to information. This is the mandate of public libraries, written into the mission statement of Howard County Library System: “We deliver high-quality public education for all.” It is our responsibility to provide access to materials that encourage conversation and provoke thought; every addition to our collection is a choice, and decisions are never neutral.

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What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster Register at bit.ly/3cuFI0u In partnership with Maryland Humanities and One Maryland One Book

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HCLS continues this practice with its Brave Voices, Brave Choices initiative. We have commited to not hiding hard conversations from our community. Discussions about appropriateness usually center the idea of balance, meaning we amplify the voices of people from historically excluded, marginalized, and unheard communities. Libraries cannot be neutral in this effort toward radical inclusion.

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The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Register for the discussion in English: bit.ly/3B8SxrE or in Spanish: bit.ly/3RO3Knt

Reading Human Rights 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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Art Education Collection: What’s Your Favorite?

by Emily Bell, Central Branch October is National Arts & Humanities month, so I decided to ask my Central Branch teammates about their favorite artists and art works from the Art Education Collection. Here’s what they had to say: April and Wendy love Van Gogh. April’s favorite work is Starry Night. She appreciates, “his colors and his unique brushstrokes. You definitely know a Van Gogh when you see one.” Wendy’s favorite work is Farmhouse in Provence. She says, “I've always loved Van Gogh because of the bright colors he used, the soft focus, and the imperfect, rustic style. His work is very emotional.” Angela and Rita are big fans of Charles Bibbs. Rita applauds Bibbs’ "powerful cross-cultural statements,” “the [breathtaking] colors and details,” and “[his promotion of] African American culture.” Angela’s favorite piece is Sisters in Link. She enjoys "the bright vibrant colors of the dresses of the piece, and the dramatic flair of the ladies' poses,” how the ladies appear “full of life and joy.” She notes how Bibbs creates an “illusion of movement.” Brandon loves the Art Education Collection. His favorite piece is San Francisco Cable Car, Rain by Judy Reed. He says, “it captures the essence of the Bay area, [the beauty] of Northern California, and illustrates the significance [of] the cable car transportation system.” Cherise and Angie enjoy Ernie Barnes. Angie’s favorite piece is Uptown Downtown. She was instantly hooked on Barnes when she saw Marvin Gaye’s I Want You album cover, which features his most famous piece, The Sugar Shack She describes his art as “kinetic and mesmerizing” and continues, “the painting is in constant motion and makes you want to know more about the people in it, where they are going, and where they have been.” Cherise favors Sam & Sidney from Barnes. She says, “I wonder what they are talking about and hope that they are being open minded in their debate. I am intrigued by the dialogue that Barnes is creating between an African-American artist born into a segregated culture and his subjects from a very different Lami’sbackground.”favorite piece is Carol Murray’s photograph entitled Baltimore Cookie House Tour. She says, “the piece evokes feelings of comfort and peace for me. The intricate mosaic design ... brings to mind being curled up near a fireplace with heat from the flames gently lulling you to sleep.” Lami appreciates that this piece gives her the opportunity to appreciate both the photographic technique as well as the mosaic work.

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Hannah enjoys the mystery of Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s Little Joe with Cow. The painting is a great source of debate among Central teammates, Hannah explains, “Do we find him creepy or cute? How did the cow become triangular? Who keeps putting him back in storage instead of on display?!”

Virtually explore the exhibit commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mexican and Central American independence from Spain. Through the lens of cultural exchange between Indigenous and European peoples, learn more about the vibrant and sophisticated Indigenous societies that flourished over thousands of years in what is today Mexico and Central America.

Hannah looks back at Kuniyoshi’s life, “[he] immigrated the U.S. [from Japan] at age 16, was never given full U.S. citizenship, and was placed under house arrest following the attack on Pearl Harbor.” She notes that, “while this artwork was completed 18 years prior... I believe these aspects of Kuniyoshi's childhood and adult life in the U.S. shed new perspective on little Joe - a small boy in a dark atmosphere leaning on his cow for support.”

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Connecting to serve students

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Celebrating 20 years of A+ Partners in Education

A+ Partners also connect to offer students free support via Brainfuse: last year students received 12,164 free online tutoring and test prep sessions and used Brainfuse study tools 52,355 times!

The Library is integrated into student’s experiences from the beginning of their academic career. Kindergarten, Here We Come prepares and inspires incoming kindergarteners and gives them a chance to tour a school bus. Then, every kindergarten class takes a field trip to the library for a class, a tour, and a friendly connection to this important family resource. We are proud to add another point of early connection: next year, the HCLS mobile unit will visit every HCPSS Pre-K to engage students and parents!

A+ Makes Learning Fun

In the fall of 2002, Howard County Public School System and Howard County Library formed A+ Partners in Education to expand the educational opportunities and enhance the academic achievement of every Howard County studen. It was one of the first systemwide school and public library partnerships in the nation. We are proud to celebrate 20 years of collaboration. Together we have furthered students’ academic success, enhanced their love of reading and learning, and forged a connection to libraries that will serve them their whole lives.

Kindergarten field trip Battle of the Books

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by Katie DiSalvo-Thronson, Administrative Branch

In Battle of the Books, students experience reading as dynamic, social, and exciting. Teams of fifth graders read 10-14 titles over a year and practice answering questions about each book in a competition with pun-ny teamwork, costumes, and a dance party! Affectionately referred to as BOB, the contest grew from one high school gym to six sites. This year, we celebrated with 1,234 students at Merriweather Post HCLSPavilion.alsosponsors the local competition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. More than 7,000 students from 41 HCPSS schools participated last year alone. Saketh Sundar, one of the historic Octo-champs of the National Spelling Bee, was a four-time winner of the HCLS Spelling Bee!

Every school has a dedicated HCLS liaison, and our staffs collaborate to offer hundreds of school-based HCLS classes and events that serve those school communities. This issue profiles two great examples of that work: supporting National History Day (next page) and parent and student engagement at Deep Run Elementary School (p. 11). We also collaborate on summer reading lists and promotion, to help all students read and continue to learn all summer. Our systems are connected, too! Did you know every HCPSS student has an account with the library system, built right into the student portal, hcpss.me? With one click, students can access all online library resources and check out books at HCLS branches. In the last year, students borrowed 80,337 books, e-books, and other resources on A+ accounts.

HCLS is deeply grateful to the leadership of HCPSS, Library instructors, and school-based staff, parents and volunteers who help us serve children through this partnership. We look ahead with energy and commitment. HCLS is dedicated to strategic, collaborative work and increased outreach and engagement with schools to help every student and their family enjoy increased opportunity and academic success with library resources. Whether as a volunteer, school leader or prospective sponsor, we welcome you to reach out and join us in this important work. Here’s to 20 more years!

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• Indigenous Peoples of North America: Find short films, photos, newspaper articles, manuscripts, and much more about Native Americans. So hitch your wagon to HCLS for History Day success and start your journey today.

Tue Sep 20 3 - 7 pm East Columbia Middle and high school students Calling all tweens and teens - get motivated for the school year with us at Back 2 School Bash! We’re taking over the entire teen wing for games, music, and opportunities to win prize. We’re also giving away free school supplies, wellness kits, and other resources while supplies last. Beauty in Steam: Hair 101 4 - 6 pm during event Kickoff the Beauty in STEAM workshop series that demonstrates the interconnection between STEAM, cosmetology, fashion, and photography. This first session is all about STEAM and natural hair care. Join us for DIY hair tips and demos with senior cosmetologist Jeokima Janeel. adult fictionadult nonfiction national history day children & teens Back 2 School Bash 9hclibrary.orgFOLLOW US:

Did you know that you can read The Ellicott City Times from the 1920s to the 1950s on microfilm at the Central Branch? That’s one classic way to cross history’s frontiers! But with your A+ Student account and a computer, tablet, or phone, you can access the vast range of historical documents found in HCLS’ online databases, like these:

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• American Periodicals: Includes more than 1,500 magazines and journals published 1740 - 1940.

Crossing the History Day Frontier by Jean Boone, Central Branch Middle and high school students participating in the 2023 History Day competition can count on HCLS to be their partner as they explore the theme, Frontiers in History. It’s easy to cross the frontier into your neighborhood library for support and materials. In fact, many HCLS resources are available to you without leaving home! Go to our History Day web page at hclibrary.org/new-a-main/ students/history-day-research where you can find details on the local, state, and national contest rules and timelines, and a gateway to curated support for your journey: Inspiration and guidance. You’ll find classes and workshops at many HCLS branches where you can meet History Day judges and learn important tips and tools, from choosing a topic, to thinking about a research strategy, to completing an annotated bibliography. Search National History Day on our calendar of events for dates, locations, and details. Personalized support. Once you have an idea for your project, sign up for a one hour one-on-one meeting with an HCLS teen instructor to develop your thesis, learn how to use library research tools, access appropriate primary and secondary source materials, or have your work reviewed. Request an appointment at students/history-day-researchhclibrary.org/new-a-main/.

• Baltimore Afro-American Archives: Search issues of the most widely circulated African American weekly newspaper on the East Coast (1893-1988).

• Archives Unbound: Includes Maryland’s city and business directories from 1752 - 1929, letters and reports from the War of 1812, and Confederate newspapers.

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Title and branch I am the instructor for On the Road to Kindergarten. My branch is the mobile library/pop-up van. How long have you been with HCLS? I have worked at HCLS for a little over five years. What excites you the most about your work and/or HCLS as a whole? I love my job. The idea of doing outreach for the community is exciting! Doing outreach for the underserved population of Howard County is what I absolutely thrive for. It is rewarding to help families and be able to make bonds with them as well. I love it when families show me pictures of their children, it makes me feel so honored to be a part of their bubble. How are you involved in the community? I go to public sites and preschools in Howard County and prepare families and their children for the road to kindergarten.

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Favorite sport and/or sports team? Being born and raised in Houston, any team from Houston. Houston Rockets, Houston Texans, and the Houston Astros. Favorite movie or show? I am a mystery junkie! The Only Murders in the Building on Hulu, and The Aurora Teagarden Series on Hallmark, Agatha Christie movies... What was your first job? I was a grocery sacker at the Fiesta grocery store in Houston. Do you have pets? What kind? I have two crazy chihuahuas, Chuey and Louie. Favorite smell or sound? My favorite sound is the sound of babies laughing. Ultimate mood lifter! What book is on currently on your nightstand? I have a six-year-old, so it isn’t one book but many books! Mostly, picture books. Mo Willems (Piggie and Gerald), Yuyi Morales, and Who Would Win? by Jerry Pallotta are some of our favorite bedtime books. What is a book you’ve read that changed how you think about a topic or your life? I have to say, Lucero (Bright Star) by Yuyi Morales. It is about the journey of a fawn, crossing borders. The narrator tells the gentle fawn when it feels threatened to face its fears and conquer its insurmountable obstacles. The words in Spanish had a profound effect on me. A beautifully illustrated book. Highly recommend. Do you speak other languages? I speak Spanish, and I know a bit of Tagalog as well. If you could be a superhero, who would you be? Wonder Woman!! As a little girl, I used to love jumping off my parent's couches and spinning until I was completely dizzy. I loved how she would use her bracelets to repel bullets. The fact she can do anything while wearing a unitard and heels and looks flawless just makes me love her even more. I am the opposite of Superwoman!!

What is your favorite international cuisine? Is there a specific dish, or recipe you can share? My favorite dish is my mom’s flautas. It is a crispy chicken taco. Every time I go visit my parents that is the one dish my mom makes without fail. Is there a world music you enjoy?

I love to jam out to cumbias and salsa. Most times that’s what is playing when I am cleaning around my house. If you could share one thing with immigrant and refugee communities, what would it be? I hope that during my journey with ORK, I get to help some of the families that may be immigrants. Especially, the families that I can identify most with. Being MexicanAmerican, and from immigrant parents, I know some of the situations families may encounter and/or fears they may have. I hope that I can help and inspire you to use the resources of HCLS and if not to come to a branch, but to help in some way. What do you hope people understand about the immigrant and refugee experience? People just need to know immigrants and refugees; they are just like you and me. They are here to make a better life and we need to be more empathetic to their situation. Life is already scary and uncertain, for all of us. We all need our own voices heard, to be empowered, and to be respected. spotlight: Fernandez

Over the past year, I have had the joy and honor of working on the partnership between Elkridge Branch and Deep Run Elementary School. Deep Run has a significant Latinx population, and a number of the parents who primarily speak Spanish expressed the desire for classes to increase their own English proficiency. Elkridge Branch staff worked with our colleagues at Project Literacy to develop a class schedule that would make such lessons available to the parents who sought to participate. A set of Chromebooks and wireless internet hot spots were acquired through grant funding, so we were able to ensure that every family who wanted to join had free access to appropriate devices for online classes. Library staff also provided direct, individual support ensuring that each participant would be able to utilize these devices and log in to the classes independently. The classes were a resounding success, and another series began immediately to provide a seamless transition for participating students.

HCLS continues to strive for increasing equity among all of our community members. We are thrilled to partner with schools as well as other organizations in achieving this goal, and we look forward to additional opportunities to connect with segments of our community who may face barriers to accessing library resources. adult fiction adult nonfiction hispanic heritage children & teens Success at Deep Run Elementary School

As we enter the beginning of the school year and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (observed September 15 – October 15), this is a wonderful time to look back on successful connections between the library and the Latinx community built through our schools. In doing so, we also look forward to future opportunities to deepen and expand such relationships.

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In addition to working with parents, Elkridge Branch staff visited Deep Run Elementary School at dismissal each week in the spring. We brought a wide range of materials for students to check out and bring home and ensured that they had up-to-date information on classes and events offered through the library. By visiting students and families at the school, we removed one of the barriers that members of our community may face: transportation. This partnership continued through into the summer school sessions hosted at Deep Run Elementary, and we are ready to see all the students at regular visits again as the school year begins.

Starting a small business from the ground floor is challenging. Experts say that 9 out 10 businesses fail because of lack of preparation, resources, and a contingency plan for the future. Businesses like Sears, Lord & Taylor, and Toys R Us have closed their doors because of a paradigm shift in many industries in our economy. New companies like Zoom, Uber and Amazon have emerged as new leaders in communication, transportation, and entertainment. New companies in the 21st century have to pivot and be innovative to stay economically vital. So where can individuals learn about starting a small business? Howard County Library System has small business resources. No matter if you are starting a for profit or not-for-profit business, visit our Small Business Portal.

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The other sections, manage, build, and protect, take you through vital areas to keep your business stable in the long term. Topics include taxes, staffing, networking, tools and technology, and legal assistance and insurance. You can also get information about how to close a business, revive a business, and provide unemployment insurance. When you visit one of our six branches, our staff can assist you with book recommendations and classes that will teach you about wealth building.

Small Business Week

I will leave you with a few recommendations. One of my favorite business authors is Robert Kiyosaki. His best-selling book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, has sold millions of copies and has been recognized as one of the best business books ever written because of the message of making money work for you. Another author to consider is Dave Ramsey and his Entreleadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches. John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership imparts leadership philosophies that business owners can apply for overall success. Before you consult with an expert to grow your small business, consider utilizing the library's resources to help you navigate the challenges of starting your business.

The Glamorous and Not So Glamorous Life of a Howard County TV Newsman with Tony Pagnotti Thu Sep 22 7 pm East Columbia Register at bit.ly/hocotvnews

Tony Pagnotti, a broadcaster for more than 30 years in the Baltimore area, thoroughly discusses his remarkable journey through the TV news industry in his memoir, My Scripted and Unscripted Life: A Memoir of a TV Newsman. more resources

When you select the small business resources tab (located in the middle of the home page), you find information on how to prepare, launch, manage, build, and protect your business. For example, discover how to prepare your business by searching the market, creating a concise business plan, finding funding, picking a location, and choosing a name. You can also learn how to launch your business by registering with the proper licenses, permits, insurances, and tax accounts to establish stability and structure.

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• Visit your local library branch or hclibrary.org to look for great books and authors.

What are the categories in the National Book Awards?

• Ask library staff for recommendations of great books and authors.

• Choose books from the recommended lists of Books & Authors Every Reader Should Know.

• Read or write poetry.

During October, the NBF announces the five finalists for each of five categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature. The winners are announced in November. The goal of the month-long celebration is to encourage the love of reading, writing, and literature. It recognizes the greatest books and authors and to encourage individuals from all walks of life to develop a culture of reading!

• Attend an author event.

The first National Book Month was created in 2003 by the National Book Foundation [NBF]. In 1429, the printing press had sparked a revolution that ideas and knowledge can be circulated widely and become more available to the common people. Starting in 1950, the NBF created the first National Book Awards to honor the country’s top authors and greatest books annually. NBF has a mission to celebrate the best literature in America, expand its audience and to ensure that books have a preeminent place in the American culture.

When was the National Book Month created?

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How can you celebrate the National Book Month?

• Write a blog review of your favorite book. Have a delightful October reading and celebrating National Book Month!

• Join a book discussion group to read with others.

Celebrating National Book Month by Mai-Leg Ong, Administrative Branch October is a phenomenal month for Fall colors and cool crisp weather. There are myriads of activities one can do during October. Do you know that October is also National Book Month?

• Refer to the NoveList for good reads through the HCLS website.

Allen Cosentino, Principal, Burleigh Manor Middle School, and Board member, Friends & Foundation of HCLS

In Memory of Harry Magee: Mary Mecker

ARY SYS TEM Join the Friends: friendshcls.org PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE Yolanda and Francis Bruno Family Fund Friends & Foundation of HCLS Howard County Public School System Howard Hughes Corporation M&T JosephineBank B. Scheffenacker Education Trust Estate of George Rothstein thank you!

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In Memory of Cecil G. & Marian Christian: Cecil Christian In Memory of Norma Skrypzak: Milltown Quilters

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 May 1 - June 30, 2022. Please call 410.313.7799 to report any errors or omissions.

Through the partnership, all HCPSS students have full customer privileges at the library and immediate access to all HCLS eContent via the HCPSS.me portal. The A+ Partnership reaches tens of thousands of students in diverse schools and neighborhoods. HCLS continues to put so much heart and effort into classes, contests, and connections that enrich the lives of children and support their academic success. HCLS is embarking on a goal to increase the breadth of relationships they have in HCPSS schools, prioritizing relationships with students who have not had equitable opportunity to reach their full potential, as well as their families, and the HCPSS staff who are connected to these students. This is a crucial year to become a friend and support our students.

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Libraries are the foundation of any community. As a lifelong resident of Howard County, I have personally benefitted from the positive contributions HCLS has had towards making Howard County one of the best places to live in the country. As an HCLS educator, I can also attest to the importance of how the strong partnership between HCLS and HCPSS strengthens the community and provides the access and opportunity for students to grow and learn. Becoming a Friend of HCLS is one of the most meaningful ways to support the community and the growth of all children.

Friends Make It Happen! ($10,000+)

In Memory of Sandy Lynch: Milltown Quilters

This year, Howard County Library System celebrates 20 years of its A+ Partnership with Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS).

TRIBUTES In Memory of Kathleen S. Glascock: Robert Owings Glascock, Jeff Glascock, Tyler and Regina Asher, Caitlyn Andersen

In Memory of Aileen McCaffrey: Charles H. and Carol L. Clark

NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID COLU MBIA, MD PERMIT NO. 18 HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH 9411 FREDERICK ROAD ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042 PleasePostmaster:deliver by SEPT 2, 2022. SAVE THE DATE Saturday, October 1 more information: hclibrary.org Join Us!