Welcome to the Howard County Library Website
Need a book for a triP or just a summer read? The Library is here for you!
Are
you going on vacation and need something to read? You may not want to take a
new book or a hardcover book with you. If so, it is the perfect time to visit
our book room where the gently used books sell four for a dollar! As always, we
have all the new best-sellers and favorite authors here for you, along with the
classics and old favorites! Children are always welcome in our playroom where
we have games and puzzles. So we hope to see you soon, even if you just come by
, read the newspaper, say hello and cool off! See you at the library!
Summer Reading Program Continues through june 27
Our Childrens’ Summer Reading Program is in full swing, but there are still
opportunities to join us. We have one more Toddler Session on Thursday, June
25th at 10 am and we have two more Saturday sessions, June 20st and June 27th at
11:00 am. The Saturday sessions are for all ages, so we hope you can find time
to join us before June is over!
Children's activities to resume
We
will continue our regular childrens’ programs once June is over with Toddler
Time on Thursdays at 10 and Block Day in our childrens’ playroom on the First
Friday of every month. The third Thursday of each month is Home School Board
Game Day from 2-4 pm in our childrens’ playroom. We have board games available,
but feel free to bring your own! Bring a friend too!
Junior Readers to Return
We
will also offer a reading program this summer for our Middle School students,
called ”Junior Readers” which will be an informal program, where middle school
students can drop by anytime between 10 and 5 on Thursdays to discuss what they
have been reading. We will provide games and puzzles for them also.
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.
Do you want to know more about your Family's story?
Looking
to learn more about your family’s story? Our resident genealogist, Kathy Brady,
along with members of the genealogy department, are available each Friday from
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the genealogy room. Whether you’re just getting started or
have hit a roadblock, Kathy and the team are a wonderful resource—especially for
those researching roots in Howard County. Stop in, ask questions, and discover
where your history might lead!
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.
Third Thursday is Homeschoolers Board Game Day
Homeschoolers!
On the third Thursday of every month, join us for Homeschoolers Board Game Day—a
perfect chance to connect, learn, and have fun. Whether your family has a
favorite game to share or you’d like to try something new from our collection,
there’s a seat at the table for everyone. Bring your homeschoolers and get ready
for an afternoon of friendly competition, laughter, and maybe even a new
favorite game!
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!