Letter from the President and CEO Libraries rock! And that’s why I’m thrilled to be the new President & CEO of Howard County Library System, where our rock-solid team is focused on creating the best classes, events, and experiences for you.
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Summer begins on a high note with the Summer Reading Kickoff on Saturday, June 2. Stop by Miller Branch for a day of musical performances, crafts, and activities (p. 4) for all ages. HOURS
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The score continues all summer with engaging classes like Magic Tree House: Mozart and the Magic Flute, Homemade Musical Instruments, Stop Motion Rocks, and Musical Magnets. Earn prizes for reading, attending free concerts or outdoor movies, learning to play an instrument (perhaps a ukulele from our collection!), or other activities. On Saturday, June 16, share a meal and engage in heartfelt conversations aimed at breaking divides and building relationships at The Longest Table 2018 (p. 5). We provide the dinner; you provide the conversation. Young, scrappy, and hungry fans will be thrilled to meet bestselling author Stephanie Dray on Thursday, July 26 at Miller Branch (p. 5) as she discusses her newest book, My Dear Hamilton, the epic story of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton. Haunting, moving, and beautifully written, Dray and her coauthor Laura Kamoie used thousands of letters and original sources to tell Eliza’s story as it’s never been told before. As summer winds down and we prepare for the start of a new school year, incoming kindergarteners won’t want to miss Kindergarten, Here We Come! Part of A+ Partners in Education, this popular class teaches children (and their anxious parents) what to expect in their first year of school, building excitement and soothing nerves (students even practice boarding a real school bus!). Similarly, Movin’ Up to Middle School offers rising sixth graders handy tips, locker combination time trials, and the opportunity to meet new friends. (p. 6) Whatever you do and wherever you go this summer, take us with you when you download eBooks or stream music and movies. Check out our extensive HCLS Now! collection before heading out. And don’t forget to log your books and activities at hclibrary.beanstack.org as part of our #100K Books Challenge. Help us rock and roll to reach our goal of reading 100,000 books this year!
Tonya Kennon BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President & CEO
Louise B. Riemer, Chair Richard M. Alexander, Vice Chair Anne R. Markus, Treasurer Ankur (Andy) P. Dalal Robert A. Mentz Thomas K. Munns Bruce I. Rothschild
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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 enhancing quality of life.
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Appropriate accommodations made at Howard County Library System (HCLS) sponsored events for individuals with special needs, if requested at least one week in advance.
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By attending HCLS, or HCLS co-sponsored, classes or events, at any location, the attendee agrees that: HCLS shall have the unrestricted right and license to use his or her image, likeness, name, voice, comment, or other proprietary or public rights, and that of any minor accompanying attendee, in any broadcast, telecast, photograph, video, audio sound, audiovisual, and/or other recording taken in connection with the class, event, or other transmission, distribution, public performance, or reproduction, in whole or in part, of the class or event for all purposes, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, without compensation, HCLS is the exclusive owner of all copyrights and other proprietary rights. The rights granted herein to HCLS are assignable.