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make the howard county library a regular part of your summer
It’s
hard to believe summer is already nearly halfway over, but there’s still plenty
of time to slow down, relax, and enjoy a good book! Stop by the library and
browse our selection of new arrivals, discover a new author, or revisit an old
favorite. Whatever you enjoy reading, we hope you’ll make the Howard County
Library part of your summer!
Our regular hours continue throughout the summer. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Toddler Time continues every Thursday at 10 a.m. If you haven’t joined us yet, bring your toddler and come see what the fun is all about! Enjoy stories, games, puzzles, and other activities designed especially for our youngest visitors.
And remember—the library offers much more than books! Our Genealogy Department is available every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. If you have questions about Howard County genealogy or need help researching your family history, Kathy Brady and her staff are ready to assist you.
Visit the Library Booth at the Fayette Festival of the Arts
The library will be part of the fun at the Fayette Festival of the Arts on August 1! Be sure to stop by our table and take part in the fun activity we have planned. With plenty to see and do on and around the Fayette courthouse square throughout the day, it’s sure to be a wonderful celebration for all ages. We hope to see you there!
Youth are Invited to enter 25th annual art show
Young
artists are invited to enter their work in the 25th Annual Fayette Art Show!
Student entries should be brought to the library during regular business
hours between July 22 and July 29. Each student may enter up to four pieces
of art, and there is no entry fee. All student artwork must be matted, and a
completed identification tag from the entry form must be attached to each
piece. Visit the
Fayette Festival of the Arts website for the entry form and additional
information.
Summer Reading program unearths fun and adventure
Our Summer Reading Program wrapped up last month after another successful year!
Nearly 100 participants joined us for a summer filled with stories, games, and
fun, creative crafts. Our young readers had a wonderful time learning, creating,
and enjoying time together at the library. To celebrate their participation,
everyone received goodie bags and prizes. Thank you to all who helped make this
year’s program such a success!
Readers to take summer Break
Our adult book club, “Readers,” is turning the
page on another great season and will take a short summer break before returning
in September with more lively discussions and great reads.
Library receives grant
Howard County Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 gift from the Andrew
Carnegie organization in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of
the Declaration of Independence. The Howard County Library staff say the funds
will be used to expand programs and create new opportunities for residents
across the community. The grant honors the legacy of Scottish immigrant and
philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who funded the construction of 1,681 free public
libraries in the United States between 1886 and 1917. Today, approximately 1,280
of those libraries remain in operation, with about 750 still serving their
communities from their original buildings. Carnegie famously described libraries
as “cradles of democracy” that “strengthen the democratic idea, the equality of
the citizen.” His belief that free public libraries provide opportunity and
access to knowledge for all continues to shape communities more than a century
later The $10,000 gift will directly support expanded programming, and
educational workshops designed to increase access to learning resources for
residents of all ages. “This generous gift allows us to build on Carnegie’s
vision by ensuring our library remains a place where everyone has access to
information, enrichment, and opportunity,” The award not only commemorates a
historic milestone in the nation’s history but also reinforces the enduring role
of public libraries as vital centers of education, civic engagement, and
community connection.
Renew your shelf at the library Booksale!
Don't
forget about our downstairs book room where the books, which have been
donated, are four for a dollar. You might find a "treasure!"
Do you want to support the library? Join Friends of the Library
Some of you have indicated that you would like to do more to support
our library. A great way to do that is to join “Friends of the Library!”
This is an organization open to anyone who is interested in the ongoing
success of the library. An individual membership to join friends is $10
annually, while a family membership is $20. We also offer lifetime
memberships for $200. The purpose of Friends is to provide annual funding
for the library collection, underwrite programs, such as The Summer Reading
Program, Special Holiday events and visiting author programs and to support
the purchase of various items that cannot be fulfilled from the library’s
operational budget. We would love to have new members!