Best Howard County Library System Podcasts (2024)

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MACC Bash: 20 Years of Stories 35:20

2M ago35:20

35:20

At Howard County Library System, we believe that community is at the heart of our library. To help celebrate Merriweather Post Pavilion’s 20th Anniversary, a place where so many memories have been made – including Battle of the Books! - we joined the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center to capture people’s most cherished (and intriguing) stories. T…

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Best Books 2023 19:35

8M ago19:35

19:35

Here we are looking back at the year gone by –and gearing up for the new one ahead. It’s time to hear about your favorite books of 2023. We visited the branches and spoke with staff and community members about their favorite reads. I’m sure you’ll want to add these titles to your To Be Read pile. You can always place your requests at hclibrary.org …

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Episode 55: Back-to-school resources 22:40

11M ago22:40

22:40

IntroIn this episode, we explore all the ways the library can prepare you for a successful school year. We hear from staff at Howard County Library System, Howard County Public School System, and students. Listen in and learn how to make this school year successful and fun. Resources in this episode• Teen Time - http://hclibrary.org/new-a-main/teen…

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Episode 54: Children & Teen Summer Reading 2023 Mixdown 19:23

1y ago19:23

19:23

In this episode we'll speak with HCLS leadership and staff members about the value and purpose of Summer Reading Adventures at Howard County Library System. Plus, we'll check in with some of your favorite instructors about classes and events coming up. View Summer Reading information:http://hclibrary.org/summer/Join a Summer Reading Celebration:htt…

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Episode 53: Adult Summer Reading 2023 9:08

1y ago9:08

9:08

Learn more about Adult Summer Reading Challengeshttp://hclibrary.org/summerRobert Roller: Trail Dogs and Firefighters: A Memoir from the Burning Westhttps://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/author-works-robert-roller-trail-dogs-and-firefighters-memoir-burning-westAuthor Works: Authors Jenny Xie and Molly Lynchhttps://howardcounty.librarycalen…

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Episode 52: Teen visions for the Lakefront Library 13:23

1+ y ago13:23

13:23

Listen to teens share their visions for the proposed Lakefront Library. • Lakefront Library info: hclibrary.org/lakefront• Merriweather Teen Nights: www.merriweatherarts.org• video contest for summer reading (ends May 20)• Info: bit.ly/TeenSRContest• email: Teenvideo@hclibrary.org• Summer Reading Info: hclibrary.org/summerFor more info on HiTech Cl…

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Episode 51: The Lakefront Library 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

Listen to Library President and CEO Tonya Aikens discuss the proposed Lakefront Library. Learn more about the Lakefront Library here...https://hclibrary.org/about-us/downtown-columbia-branch/Learn more about the Get Involved Fair...https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-involved-fair-tickets-616395644967By Howard County Library System

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Episode 50: Stacks Podcast 4:08

1+ y ago4:08

4:08

Learn more about Evening in the Stackshttp://hclibrary.org/community-education/stacks/Download Kahoothttps://kahoot.com/home/mobile-app/#appTake a Practice Kahoothttps://kahoot.it/challenge/05412399?challenge-id=eb20b7cd-e02e-4710-80fc-14c25e4ce474_1676567732127By Howard County Library System

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Episode 19: HoCo Happenings 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

25:51

In this episode, HoCoCast highlights HoCo Happenings that will help you make a difference through your clothing choices (0:47), that will make you hungry for the new restaurant and music scene at the lakefront (12:42), that will get you entertained through our media recommendations (21:30), and get you star-gazing right in our own backyard (24:10).…

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Episode 49: Best books of 2022 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

27:09

Listen in as Howard County Library System customers and staff discuss their favorite books of 2022.By Howard County Library System

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Episode 18: Our Favorite Things 16:43

1+ y ago16:43

16:43

HoCoCast wraps up 2022 with a discussion of their favorite things: from places to travel, to book worlds they’d love to visit, to favorite books and authors, to favorite traditions. By listening to this episode, you may just discover what will be on your list of favorite things for 2023!Show Notes:Travel Recommendations:Hawaii https://www.hawaiitou…

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Undertakers, Funeral Homes & Edgar Allan Poe 46:28

2y ago46:28

46:28

As the days hasten and the nights get longer, we have prepared a not-so-spooky seasonal episode.In our first segment, we meet with Alex Sullivan at the Howard County Welcome Center to tour their current Exhibition, "A brief history of Ellicott city's undertakers and funeral homes." This fascinating exhibit is not as macabre as it sounds and touches…

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Episode 17: Help Is Here 23:23

2y ago23:23

23:23

October is Mental Health Awareness month and HoCoCast discusses all things 988 with local expert, Laura Torres from the Howard County General Hospital (1:12). Learn who can use this service (spoiler alert: everyone!); discover why this is a helpline, not a hotline; explore how your privacy is maintained when accessing 988; plus much more to help an…

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STEAM Machine Mixdown 12:05

2y ago12:05

12:05

STEAM Machine Mixdown by Howard County Library SystemBy Howard County Library System

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Episode 16: Celebrating 250 Years of Ellicott City 55:01

2y ago55:01

55:01

Welcome to our 16th episode which celebrates all things Ellicott City in honor of the city’s 250th anniversary. Ronan and Claire speak with a variety of Howard County residents to hear what they love about Ellicott City (0:37). Then we hear from Laura Torres, from the Howard County Hospital, about the new mental health helpline, 988 (10:15). Next w…

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Episode 48: HCLS Roving Podcast at the ALA Conference & Exhibition (D.C.) 38:10

2y ago38:10

38:10

Hello and happy summer to our listeners! We hope you are finding ways to enjoy your time outside.In June HCLS hit the Exhibit floor at the 2022 ALA Conference with thousands of other library professionals. We hosted a roving podcast and enjoyed chatting with some of the dedicated vendors who help us bring top-quality education and services to our c…

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Episode 15 Celebrate Pride! Mixdown 45:07

2+ y ago45:07

45:07

Celebrate Pride Month with a fantastically fun interview with R. Eric Thomas (1:33) where he reveals how his writing creates “community on the page;” how a scene in the play Cyrano de Bergerac helps him write jokes; and why he thinks Ed Sheeran should be in jail. Learn about the upcoming Meet the Author event featuring R. Eric Thomas at the Elkridg…

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Episode 47: An interview with Roseanne A. Brown 37:45

2+ y ago37:45

37:45

Listen in as we interview Roseanne A. Brown New York Times best selling author oif A Song of Wraiths and Ruin. Rosie was born in Ghana and immigrated to the wild jungles of central Maryland as a child. Writing was her first love, and she knew from a young age that she wanted to use the power of writing—creative and otherwise—…

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Episode 14 Celebrate Poetry! 37:00

2+ y ago37:00

37:00

In honor of Poetry Month, our team discusses favorite poems from childhood; the agony of poetry on the MAP tests; great media specialists and a favorite English teacher; and the joys of fan fiction. Discover more great reading recommendations from a poetic manga to a basketball novel-in-verse and enjoy recitations of a few of our favorite poems, in…

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Episode 46: Women's History Happening Now 1:04:38

2+ y ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Episode 46: Women's History Happening Now by Howard County Library SystemBy Howard County Library System

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Episode 13 STEM: Youth & Innovation 35:44

2+ y ago35:44

35:44

Tune in to our lucky 13th episode as the HoCoCast crew interviews the Hexentrics, a local Howard County First Lego League team (1:45). Our podcast team then converses about STEM, school projects and old Disney TV shows (11:45) and recommends a variety of books and media related to the STEM (28.20). Learn more about the Black Eyed Susan contest (33:…

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Episode 45: Wrapping Up 2021 17:47

2+ y ago17:47

17:47

In this episode, we wrap up the past year with a heartfelt thanks to you, our community, and recap two of our in-person fall events complete with shoutouts from you lending your important voices and opinions on HoCo and HCLS favorites. We reflect on the last 12 months with gratitude and appreciation for our customers who stuck with us throughout th…

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Episode 12: Exploring Local Podcasts, Part 2 1:17:22

2+ y ago1:17:22

1:17:22

The HoCoCast team interviews the creators of the podcasts, Party Size! and “Who Cares About College?” in the second part of their exploration of local teen voices. Be inspired by this in-depth segment with Claire, Michelle, and Kamila as we learn the secrets to their podcasting success (1:18). Discover a variety of great movies to watch over winter…

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Episode 11: Exploring Local Podcasts, Part 1 19:51

3y ago19:51

19:51

HoCoCast regular contributors, Abby and Ronan, welcome two new members, Mikhail and Taylor as they discuss a local podcast, 8 Minutes of Music History (0:53); provide review recommendations (7:30); and converse about music, podcasts, and recent reads(12:28). Check out the show notes below for all the details. Show Notes: Interview Links: 8 Minutes …

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Episode 10: Mixtape 34:46

3y ago34:46

34:46

In this episode, HoCoCast looks back on two years of episodes that have brought you local Howard County happenings through engaging interviews and insightful book reviews. Over the past two years, interviews of local leaders, conducted by our teen podcasters, Abby, Baz, Daniel, Emerson, Olivia, and Ronan, have enlightened and entertained our commun…

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Episode 9: Share Your Story 52:07

3y ago52:07

52:07

Episode 9: Share Your Story by Howard County Library SystemBy Howard County Library System

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Episode 8: Meows, Barks, and Books 1:13:29

3+ y ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Episode 8: Meows, Barks, and Books by Howard County Library SystemBy Howard County Library System

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Episode 7: Love & Literature 38:38

3+ y ago38:38

38:38

Love and Literature are in the air! Listen to Episode 8 of HoCoCast for a discussion of favorite Valentine’s celebrations, tropes, and candy (0:30); a dive into the origin myths of the Valentine’s holiday (23:30); reviews of our favorite love-themed books and more (26:00); and an educational overview teen sexual health (30:25). Links & Resources di…

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Episode 6: Worst Year, Best Books: Turning the Page on 2020 48:42

3+ y ago48:42

48:42

The HoCoCast Team turns the page on 2020 by discussing their hopes for 2021; their positive take-aways from a difficult year; and what tv shows and books have helped get them through it (0:24). Next, we hear from Kirsten Minor, Community Health Educator with Teen Health Matters, as she provides important information on the connection between vaping…

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Episode 5: Hope & Halloween 1:02:13

4y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Episode 5: Hope and Halloween tackles tough and timely topics. Featured guest, Amanda Ganoe, Suicide Prevention Coordinator with Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, shares ways to build your quaran-team; tips to deal with procrastination; how to build self-care into our schedules and other helpful mental health resources (0:55). We also hear fro…

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Episode 4: Revolution 49:29

4y ago49:29

49:29

The HoCoCast team of Baz, Emerson, and Olivia center this episode around the theme of revolution. First, the team introduces a new conversation segment where they discuss their take on the upcoming virtual school year. Next, Baz, Emerson and Olivia share their favorite inspirational quotes before conducting an interview with local changemaker and f…

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Episode 3: Pride! 15:31

4y ago15:31

15:31

The HoCoCast team of Baz, Daniel, Emmy, and Olivia, celebrate Pride Month! From publicizing local resources to national events to delving into LGBTQ+ fiction and to providing book reviews, they have a lot to share. You can also find out how to participate in the library’s summer reading program.By Howard County Library System

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Episode 2 Connecting Our Community While Isolated Mixdown 40:26

4+ y ago40:26

40:26

The HoCoCast team of Baz, Daniel, Emmy, and Olivia, focus on the environment in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22). Joining them in this episode is local environmentalist, Chiara D’Amore. Ms. D’Amore, a graduate of Wilde Lake High School, is the founder of the Community Ecology Institute and of the Columbia Families in Nature and…

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Episode 1: History Past And Present 16:20

4+ y ago16:20

16:20

Episode 1: History Past And Present. The HoCoCast team, Baz, Daniel, Emmy, and Olivia, have returned to focus on important happenings through the ages. Joining them this episode is local Howard High School student, Addie Skillman. Addie won first place at the 2019 National History Day competition for her Junior Individual Performance about the land…

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