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If April showers bring May flowers, then we are abloom in compliments showered by customers. When we reopened our buildings last month for limited in-person visits, one of our customers wrote, “Thank you! We went today and my 8-year-old walked in and said ‘it’s so nice to be back! I’m just so excited.’” Another wrote, “...best day ever!” Thank you for your support, encouragement, and kind words. Every day we can make someone’s day is a “best day” for us, too. We encourage you to come see us by making an appointment to browse the stacks, use the computers, and – beginning May 3 – apply for passports or get your passport photos taken at our East Columbia Branch. For your convenience, we continue to offer Chromebooks and hotspots for lending, contactless pickup of items on hold, and themed bundle bags – as well as a wealth of online content and activities for your continued learning safely at home.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Robert A. Mentz, Chair Ankur (Andy) P. Dalal, Vice Chair Thomas K. Munns, Treasurer Phillip M. Dodge Anne R. Markus Kelly L. Smith Antonia B. Watts

This issue features articles about ways to eat healthy and how the library can help (p. 3), perspectives and resources to observe Jewish American History Month (p. 4-5), news about our newly formed Racial Equity Alliance (p. 6), and a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (p. 12-13). Also in May, noted historian Gillian Walnes Perry talks about her book, The Legacy of Anne Frank, and what we can learn from her experiences (p. 4). Author Hannibal Johnson joins us in June to discuss the history of Black Wall Street and its importance 100 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre (p. 7). Summer reading begins June 1, with weekly challenges for all ages. You can participate in suggested activities, or simply read or listen to books. Need suggestions? Call our team for recommendations or check out a bundle bag! Does your child love graphic novels? They are not alone! Many are awardwinning and highly engaging, while also fostering all the same skills as plain text (p. 9). Many thanks to Elizabeth Furr, HCLS Central Branch instructor, for the beautiful manga-style illustration on the cover of this issue. Whether you're going away for a vacation or staying home, make the Library one of your “don’t miss” stops this summer – virtually and/or in person! Best Regards,

Tonya Aikens, President & CEO

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living well. eating well. by Anne Lamberty, HCLS Elkridge Branch

The May 11 class features rice and June 8 features peanut butter. Register for these and other nutrition and cooking classes on our calendar, howardcounty. librarycalendar.com/

We often have the desire to eat healthy but don’t know where to start. Navigating what foods to buy, how to prepare them, and the inspiration to cook can be a challenge. Here are five ways the library can help.

Reserve a Celebrity Cooking Bundle Bag Cookbooks like Farm to Fork by Emeril Lagasse, Michael Symon’s 5 in 5 for Every Season or Ultimate Veg by Jamie Oliver, provide inspiration for what to do with produce you pick up at the farmers market. Having a variety of recipes at your fingertips makes it easier to plan out your meals. Select the Bundle Bags quick link at hclibrary.org or call your branch to reserve a bundle. Our staff will curate a bundle of books or a combination of resources and have them ready for pick up.

Visit the farmers markets opening on May 5 . Take a lead from nature and the seasons to bring fresh and healthy local food to your table. Explore the vendors and select a variety of foods that appeal to you. For example, strawberries, cucumbers, and herbs are in season can be a foundation for a salad, smoothie, or healthy dessert. Find them fresh at the farmers market in the HCLS Miller Branch parking lot on Wednesdays from 2 - 6 pm, East Columbia Branch on Thursdays, 12 - 6 pm, and markets throughout the county. View the complete listing at hceda.org.

Find seasonal recipes in our collection of eMagazines.

Make an upcycled produce tote. Turn your old T-shirts found while springcleaning into produce tote bags to use at the market or store. Find three tutorials on our YouTube channel, aimed at all different skill levels. youtube.com/user/howardcountylibrary

Flip through eMagazines using the Libby app to get recipes at your fingertips. Publications like Clean Eating, Prevention, and Yoga Journal include recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

Register for a cooking demonstration. Preparing dinner is as easy as SNAP. Nutrition Educator Razan Sahuri from SNAP-ED makes nutritious meal planning easier through 30-minute lessons on how to prepare pantry staples in five ways. Classes are held virtually the second Tuesdays of every month at 2 pm.

No matter if you prefer being inspired by classes, book bundles, eMagazines, or the smell of fresh herbs picked up at a farmers market, let us help you lead a healthy way of living.

summer meals by Brooke McCauley, HCLS Administrative Branch More than in other years, with the pandemic, summer hunger presents a real issue to our community. “We’ve seen surges in hunger since the pandemic,” said Julia Gross, Maryland Hunger Solutions. “Our phone lines were jammed with thousands of calls from families wondering where their next meal was coming from, who never had to ask that question previously.” According to the Maryland State Department of Education, Howard County Public Schools served more than 2 million meals through the Summer Meals program between March and December of 2020. Approximately 23 percent of HCPSS students qualify for Free and Reduced-Price meals. As the school year closes, Summer Meal locations across the county will open, and children up to age 18 can participate. Depending on the location, snacks, breakfast, lunch, or suppers will be offered. Howard County Public Schools and a host of community agencies are slated to serve meals. Visit MDSummerMeals.org throughout the summer for updated listings of Summer Meal locations.

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What We Can Learn from Anne Frank, Her Life and Surprising Legacy Historian Gillian Walnes Perry provides a unique insight into the life and times of Anne Frank. While building the Anne Frank Trust, Perry has been privileged to meet some of those who knew Anne and who have shared their personal memories, as well as those of many other Holocaust survivors. Perry tells the story of Anne’s life up to her tragic and poignant last days, including accounts from firsthand witnesses. She also discusses the effect of learning about Anne Frank on people around the world, some in desperate and difficult situations. It contextualizes the Anne Frank educational projects against the background of world

Researching Your Family Tree Ancestry Library Edition brings the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource to HCLS and to you at home. But hurry – home access is only available until June 30! International collections continue to grow, including Chinese surnames in the large and growing Jiapu Collection of Chinese lineage books, as well as Jewish family history records from Eastern Europe and Russia.

history and explains the impact she has had in some of the world’s most turbulent and violent regions. Perry also discusses some of the remarkable people who have been involved in her work, including Nelson Mandela and Audrey Hepburn. Her popular book The Legacy of Anne Frank is available to borrow or for purchase through Books With A Past. Thu

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HeritageQuest Online provides access to Census records for the U.S. along with vital collections to discover families that either originated or lived in North America. The database includes Books, Revolutionary War Era records, Freedman's Bank records for African Americans, Congressional Serial Set, and Will and Probate records.

Book Bundles If you want something to new to read or watch, but aren't exactly sure what ... HCLS staff will browse the stacks for you! Fill out the form at hclibrary.org and follow

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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.

Some Perspectives for Jewish American History Month

an unexpected encounter between an Egyptian band and the Jewish residents of a small Israeli village.

by Cherise Tasker, HCLS Central Branch The wide-reaching significance of Anne Frank's words impact readers' view of the world and how they experience their lives. Gillian Walnes Perry's book, The Legacy of Anne Frank, and the presentation Perry will share with us broadens the historical context and adds a global lens for one significant Holocaust story. This perspective is not to be missed. With May designated as Jewish American Heritage month, take advantage of our collection to delve into additional perspectives. As historical events retreat into the past, they become just that, historical events. Fiction, scholarship, art, music, philosophy, and first-person narratives are components of the three-dimensional perspective that keeps heritage alive and deepens understanding and appreciation for both the past and the present. How to make sense of the Jewish experience? Dr. Victor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning is both autobiography and psychological survival manual of a Holocaust survivor.

The Paris Architect, Baltimore architect Charles Belfoure's debut historical fiction novel, tells the story of an architect's efforts to design hiding places for Jews during the Holocaust. Columbia's own Michael Chabon imagines Sitka, Alaska as the fictional site for resettlement of European Holocaust survivors in the detective story The Yiddish Policemen's Union. Pamela Nadell's America’s Jewish Women: A History from Colonial Times to Today weaves the stories of Jewish American women into the context of the fights for social justice throughout US history. The documentary When Jews Were Funny includes interviews with Jewish comedians ranging from Shecky Greene to Marc Maron as well as stand-up routine clips of performers such as Jackie Mason. In the Coen Brothers darkly comic A Serious Man, a midwestern physics professor consults several rabbis as he tries to comprehend his life that is falling apart.

Ernie Barnes' Sam & Sidney painting depicts a 1970s Los Angeles Jewish neighborhood through an African American artist's eyes. The Band's Visit, an award-winning Broadway soundtrack, is David Yazbek's musical exploration of

Explore the many perspectives on the Jewish experience in HCLS books, art, music and movies. Discover new writers, artists, musician and filmmakers. Revisit your favorites.

Podcasts HiJinx Listen to interviews with a wide array of authors and other guests on topics of local and national interest, including anti-racism, education, mental health, education, and virtual events. hclibrary.org/hijinx

HoCoCast Produced by local teens, episodes tackle issues such as fighting Zoom fatigue, self-care, teen health, and equity. Find us at hclibrary.org > community-education > hococast

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Amidst the tumult of 2020, HCLS embarked on a multiyear effort to build upon Howard County’s ability to truly understand the insidious nature of systemic racism so that we might fully confront and dismantle it. Our new Brave Voices, Brave Choices initiative expresses our commitment and approach to advance racial equity in our county. It encompasses educational programming on this topic, community outreach, and a call to action to our partners and neighbors. The logo for the initiative contains a symbol that represents a tapestry, threads woven together to create a whole. And in our coming together, we learn, grow, and strengthen our community. Libraries are at once, a place where stories are gathered and a gathering place - enabling cultural and intellectual exchange among people. Stories help us understand ourselves, others, and the world we live in while supporting and cultivating emotion and a connectedness. Over the next few years, using a process called “Sensemaking”, we will examine our individual and collective stories about living and/or working in Howard County to discover what these stories mean, what patterns emerge, and how we can use the power of these stories to inform and direct our actions We invite you to find your Brave Voice, speak your truth, listen and learn, and commit to the Brave Choice to make racial equity a reality. Visit hclibrary.org/brave-voices-brave-choices.

Racial Equity Alliance Partners This group of community leaders will guide and collaborate on HCLS’ racial equity offerings. Together, we endeavor to strengthen the movement for racial equity in Howard County and to advance a more equitable and just community for all people.

Dr. Denise Boston

Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity

Sanjay Srivastava

Indian Cultural Association

Patricia Silva

InLACE, Conexiones

Jennifer Goldberg

Jewish Community Relations Council

Laura Johnson

NAACP Howard County

Ani Auld

NavaBe Diné

Larry Walker

African American Community Roundtable of Howard County

Joan Driessen

Association of Community Services of Howard County

Edwin Avent

Black Professional Men, Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys

Amy Brooks

Oakland Mills Online

Jumel Howard

PFLAG Columbia-Howard County

Suzanne Haley

Changing the Lens

Patrick Curtis

Rubino & Company

Daniel Burns

Equity4HC

Cacey Williams

Hoco For Justice

Ahmed Elmi

Somali American Community Association, Maryum Islamic Center

Gray Ren

Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC)

“We realize that there is no substitute

Meina Liu

Howard County Chinese School

for people with decades of experience

Sharee Campbell

Howard County Getting Ahead

Trent Day Hall

Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity

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and history and relationships in this work, and in our community.” - President & CEO Tonya Aikens

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.

Author Hannibal Johnson As we approach the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the healing continues. Through the historical context created by Hannibal B. Johnson, we are reminded, individually and collectively, of the relentless effort to live together as people. The lessons learned from the tragedy of 1921 continue to teach us that our only choice is to treat one another with dignity, respect, and a sense of shared responsibility. - M. Susan Savage, former Tulsa Mayor and Oklahoma Secretary of State; CEO, Morton Comprehensive Health Services Hannibal B. Johnson, author of Black Wall Street 100: An American City Grapples With Its Historical Racial Trauma, reflects on the events of the Tulsa Massacre which took place 100 years ago, May 31 - June 1, 1921, and how the historic and tragic events still reverberate today. Q&A to follow.

Celebrating Juneteenth by Brooke McCauley, HCLS Administrative Branch

Copies of Black Wall Street 100: An American City Grapples With Its Historical Racial Trauma available to borrow or purchase from Books with A Past.

Two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved Africans in Galveston, TX finally heard the news. That date was June 19, 1865, which is now recognized as Juneteenth.

Hannibal B. Johnson, a Harvard Law School graduate, is an author, attorney, and consultant specializing in diversity and inclusion issues, human relations, leadership, and non-profit leadership and management. He has taught at The University of Tulsa College of Law, Oklahoma State University, and The University of Oklahoma. Johnson serves on the federal 400 Years of African-American History Commission, a body charged with planning, developing, and implementing activities appropriate to the 400th anniversary of the arrival, in 1619, of Africans in the English colonies at Point Comfort, Virginia. He is the education chair for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Commission. His books, including Black Wall Street, Up from the Ashes, Acres of Aspiration, Apartheid in Indian Country, and The Sawners of Chandler, chronicle the African American experience in Oklahoma and its indelible impact on American history. Ages 14-17 (high school) and adults Thu

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Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of Howard County Library System, Anne Arundel County Public Library, Baltimore County Public Library, Calvert Library, Charles County Public Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Kent County Public Library, Prince George's County Memorial Library System, with support from Talbot County Free Library. Listen to an interview with Johnson on HiJinx Podcast episode 41: Black Ownership - Looking Back and Ahead!

Juneteenth is typically celebrated with programs, parades, church services, and family gatherings. Most states and some localities now honor the holiday that puts a spotlight on slavery. In early April, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that our community officially recognizes Juneteenth. Slavery once existed in Howard County, and Maryland was one of the last states to abolish slavery. Organizations such as the Howard County Center for African American Culture have celebrated the holiday locally for several years and this year are planning a virtual town hall meeting to commemorate the occasion. Check their website for event updates: hccaac.org At a time of growing unrest over police shootings of unarmed Black men and women, calls for racial justice and greater empathy for all communities, this is a perfect time to learn more and commemorate Juneteenth as we reflect on shared experiences and collective humanity. Learn more about Juneteenth and racial equity resources at hclibrary.org.

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Summer reading

June 1 – August 31 Children, teens, and adults are invited to participate in Summer Reading. Register and participate online at hcls.readsquared.com or download and print a paper copy at hclibrary. org/summer. Check back throughout the summer for updates! Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of Howard County Library System

FOR CHILDREN (ages birth-10) & TEENS (ages 11-17) Track your reading, play fun educational mini-games, and find missions full of activities. Discover HCLS eContent along the way. Earn points and unlock badges!

Imagine Your Own 20-minute Reading Activity by reading any way you like: Read or listen to an eBook; a book you can hold in your hand; a chapter; a comic or graphic novel; or read a poem.

• Accomplish 3 Mission activities or reading activities to complete a Mission.

• Missions may be completed in any order. • Activities may be adjusted as appropriate for each child. Or create your own activity.

When you reach a total of ten points, you have officially completed Summer Reading and may visit any HCLS Branch to pick up your book prize (while supplies last; limit one book per reader). What happens after you earn ten points? Keep on reading! Continue reading, logging books, and completing mission activities.

Earn 10 points to receive a free book! Earn 10 points by either logging your books online or in a paper reading log, and then visit any HCLS branch between August 2 – 31 to pick up your book. Limit one book per reader, while supplies last. Find more details at hclibrary.org/summer. Summer Reading begins on June 1, with a new Mission added every Monday through August 23.

• Earn one point for each Mission activity you complete or book/reading activity you log.

• Substitute reading for any activity.

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The Poetics of Anime and Transformation Ages 11 - 18 and adults. HoCoPoLItSo's Bauder Poet-in-Residence Steven Leyva adds a little poetry to the Library's summer reading program. Like the way Goku reinvents himself to save the day in Dragon Ball Z? Learn to add invention, creativity, and transformation to your writer's imagination by studying the techniques of anime as a lyric form. Wed

Jun 23

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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.

Children’s Graphic Novels: Real Books with Real Benefits by Emily Trovato, HCLS Elkridge Branch

There’s a misconception that graphic novels are all superheroes or potty humor. Graphic novels come in every genre from fantasy and science fiction to historical fiction and nonfiction. Many classics like A Wrinkle in Time and Anne of Green Gables have been adapted beautifully. The Japanese graphic novel form, manga, has a long, rich history. Whether funny, informative or inspirational, these books can portray deep, enduring themes. If one picture is worth a thousand words, how about a book full?

It’s official: children’s graphic novels are indeed real books. Sure, kids can’t seem to stop reading them. But are they respected and enriching like "real" novels? Well, yes! Just ask the experts. In 2020, the prestigious Newberry Medal and Coretta Scott King Award both went to a graphic novel: New Kid by Jerry Craft. That same year, the graphic novel When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed was a National Book Award Finalist. Kids and literary experts agree on many more favorite graphic novelists like Gene Luen Yang, Cece Bell, and Raina Telgemeier.

Research shows that graphic novels deliver real benefits in visual literacy and comprehension. The pictures and words depend on each other to make sense. Readers interpret those relationships and make sophisticated inferences. Context clues help readers move out of their comfort zone and learn new vocabulary. Readers can also analyze social-emotional cues and recognize diverse character representations. Immersing in graphic novels builds brain power and empathy, all while easing stress.

But aren’t they comics, really? Yes and no. The term “graphic novel” is debated and loosely defined. They do share the visual style of comics: illustrated panels and pages with any text needed to narrate or fill speech bubbles. A feast for the eyes, they’re perfect for the creative asides and whimsy kids adore. However, like a novel, these fulllength books usually have a complete story and resolution.

Most of all, kids love them. That’s real joy. Plus, a love of reading motivates learning. So, if your child spends hours with Dog Man or Babymouse, rejoice! It is time well spent. Really! Reserve a copy of one or more of these award-winners. Search our catalog for "black-eyed susan graphic novels" to browse more favorites. During May and June, you can request Graphic Novel Bundle Bags for children and teens, expertly curated by library staff.

HCLS ADULT SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Summer Reading is back and better than ever! Give yourself some time to read, relax and learn this summer by participating in our Adult Summer Reading Challenge.

ADULT SUMMER READING SHOWCASE: LIMITLESS JOURNEYS Travel without restriction via a wide variety of transporting reads, mapped by an adventuresome crew of HCLS Instructors. Explore the Adult Summer Reading 2021 list, discover how to participate in summer reading, and learn about upcoming events. Tue Jun 1 7 pm online

We encourage you to read in whatever format you like the most: audiobooks, eBooks, graphic novels, and hold-inyour-hands books — they all count towards your summer reading goal! Earn two points for each book you log. Earn a total of ten points to be automatically entered into the end of summer prize drawing! Ten lucky winners will be selected to receive an exclusive HCLS Prize Bundle. To be entered into the drawing, return your completed log to any HCLS branch between August 2 – 31. Create your own summer reading challenges or use our list of suggestions. All challenges can be repeated as many times as you like! hclibrary.org FOLLOW US:

Little Joe with Cow by Yasuo Kuniyoshi (available to borrow)

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

Expressing Culture Through Art by Emily Bell, HCLS Central Branch In the wake of heightened violence against the Asian American Pacific Islander community, it’s more important than ever to celebrate and amplify the voices, art, and accomplishments within that group. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and provides us with the perfect opportunity to do just that. Hung Liu and Yasuo Kuniyoshi are two Asian American artists featured in Central Branch’s Art Education Collection. Both artists immigrated to the United States, but their experiences and their art are vastly different. Yasuo Kuniyoshi was born in Japan in 1889 but spent most of his life in America, immigrating to the United States at young age. He was never able to gain American citizenship due to the Immigration Act of 1924, which sought to limit and prevent immigration from Asia and, in turn, made it illegal for Kuniyoshi and any other Asian immigrants to become naturalized citizens. The US law at the time was so harsh towards Asian immigrants that consequences even extended to Kuniyoshi’s wife. His first wife Katherine Schmidt was American-born, but lost her citizenship due to her marriage to Kuniyoshi. Kuniyoshi was able to continue to find success with his art, despite ever-heightening tension and anti-Asian rhetoric leading up to and during World War II. Eager to disavow his home country Japan during World War II, Kuniyoshi served on the executive committee of the American Artists’ Congress which sought to establish a collective of artists dedicated to combating the rise of fascism through art. One of Kuniyoshi’s most famous works is "Little Joe with Cow," an expressionist painting that features an earthy palette of greys and copper-tinged browns. Perhaps the

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dreary color palette and severe lines used to shape the cow are a depiction of Kuniyoshi’s struggle for acceptance in America amidst anti-Asian sentiments. Hung Liu was born in China in 1948 and came of age during China’s Cultural Revolution, a violent political movement led by Mao Zedong, the chairman of the China’s Communist Party. The Cultural Revolution sought to silence any voices dissenting against Mao or his communist ideals. At Mao's direction, art was to depict soldiers and peasants in a realist style to promote Mao’s political ideals. Artists who dared to paint anything not to these specifications risked persecution and imprisonment. Hung Liu quietly rebelled against these harsh restrictions, painting miniature landscapes in a series called “My Secret Freedom.” In her more recent works, Liu seeks to give a story to anonymous figures from her collection of historical Chinese photographs. Her painting “Peaches” purportedly depicts a prostitute. Liu depicts her in a stoic manner using cool tones. Liu brings emotion to the painting through her technique of “weeping realism” - a term coined by her partner Jeff Kelley to describe the tear-like drips of paint that blur the image. The cool tones and “weeping realism” contrast with the bright and warmly colored peaches and flowers that overlay the woman’s portrait. You may reserve available artwork from the Art Education Collection by calling the Central Branch at 410.313.7800.

Films that Connect Us Borrow and watch films prior to discussion dates. 3rd Mondays, 4 - 5 pm online May 3 The Dark Horse (New Zealand, 2014) May 17 Shoplifters (Japan, 2018)

Asian American Literature Discussion Group 3rd Mondays, 7 pm

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May 17 Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu Jun 21 Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

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Japanese Art Tour

The Silk Road

The Walters Art Museum holds more than 4,000 objects in their Japanese Collection. From ceramics, to tapestries, to armor, the Japanese collection is a wealth of beauty and history. Explore highlights from this vast collection around the themes of plants, people and events, animals, and religion.

What do you think of when you hear the term “Silk Road?” Cross-cultural trade between Asia, Persia, the Roman Empire and others circulated goods, technology, art, and religion. Explore works from the Walters Art Museum that illuminate the expansive story of the Silk Road. Jill Reynolds has been a volunteer docent at the Walters Art Museum for eight years. In addition to being a docent Jill teaches for the Baltimore School of Independent Learners and her classes have included Art History and Ancient Civilizations. Mon

May 17

12 - 1 pm

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All ages. Families.

Jan Thorman has been a volunteer docent at the Walters Art Museum for 14 years. An art history major from Yale University, Jan’s interest in Japanese art was piqued by her docent training and grew through travel in Japan. Mon

Jun 14

12 - 1 pm

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Borrow these AAPI titles, and visit the links below for more suggestions.

Classical Indian Dances: Kathak & Bharatnatyam Ages 11 - 17 and adult Dance is an ancient and celebrated cultural tradition in India, and its origins go back into the ancient times. There are eight schools of classical Indian dance, each of which can be traced to different parts of the country. Join us for an enlightening and entertaining evening of virtual Indian Classical Dance class with Jaya Mathur of "Rock on with Bollywood" fame as she shares an overview of the history of two famous dance forms from India – Kathak and Bharatnatyam. She demonstrates some mudras: the portrayal of mood through facial expression and hand gestures. Jaya has performed at many different venues including, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Jaya has also choreographed with the Kinetics Dance Theater professional and student dance companies. Wed 7 - 8 pm

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A little something for everyone! From Mountains to Sea From the ancient peatlands in the western part of the state to globally rare serpentine savanna at Soldier’s Delight, Maryland is a small state with a lot to offer. Learn about 31 unique natural areas open to the public. Visit hclibrary.org > classes & events Presented by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wed

May 12

12 - 1 pm

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Waddle & Wiggle Fri May 14

All ages/families welcome at all online sessions. Join us for live, interactive 30-minute virtual presentations with The Maryland Zoo Educators, who lead an interactive activity before children have a chance to meet Animal Ambassadors. This program is made possible thanks to generous support from the Howard County Arts Council. Registration required to receive Zoom link. Register at hclibrary.org > classes & events.

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Animals Myths Busted Sat May 8 1:30 pm

Ages 5 - 10

MD Native Species Wed May 26

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One, Two, Who's at the Zoo Thu May 27 11 am

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African Elephants Wed Jun 9

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ABC Mystery Thu Jun 10

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Animal Tracks & Scats Sat Jun 12 1:30 pm

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Bare Necessities Fri Jun 18

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Mathplosion! Has your teen had trouble in a virtual math class this year? MathPlosion is coming soon! Funded by a grant from LSTA, MathPlosion is intended to help students who have been struggling with virtual Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry through a series of workshops and interactive experiences. The workshops are focused on getting students help to solidify their math skills! It will also include a fun online game so students can practice their skills. More details about MathPlosion and other STEM classes at hclibrary.org/hitech.

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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.

Write Stuff Hooking Your Reader: Writing A Killer First Line Examine examples of powerful first lines and discuss strategies for crafting a powerful first line. Feel free to bring the first line of your story or novel for a mini first-line review. Wed May 5 7 - 8 pm online

Build an Author Website Learn about the importance and function of having an author website, then walk through the basics of creating a website on Squarespace. Discuss blogs and creating a free website through Wordpress, followed by hands-on opportunities to work in Squarespace. Sat May 15 10 - 11:30 am online

Write from Video Games Discuss examples of games that tell stories through objects, and participate in writing exercises inspired by video games. Mon Jun 21 1 -2 pm online

Make it Work! Federal Employment: Understanding the Process & How to Apply Yolanda Rayford, Senior Career Coach with Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network, provides an overview of the federal employment process, tips, and resources for the application process. Tue May 4 12 - 1 pm online

Emotional Intelligence in Job Search

Summer Concert: Mark Whiskey and the Sours

Discuss the importance of Emotional Intelligence as you search for your dream job. Tue May 25 12 - 1 pm online

Join us for a virtual concert with Mark Whiskey and the Sours, a Rockabilly band from the Baltimore/DC area. The band has been bringing rockabilly and 1950s rock music to the East Coast since 2006. Wed

May 19 7 - 8 pm online

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PRIDE READS Introducing Reads of Acceptance (excerpted from chapterchats.org) by co-moderators Ash and Angie, HCLS Central Branch C.S. Lewis once said that we read to know we are not alone, which is why many of us look to literature as a source of comfort. Having your voice heard and knowing there are others out there, both through the books you read and the people you meet and sometimes befriend, can go a long way to helping you survive in a world not always friendly to LGBTQ+ people.