Libraries Transform Lives and Strengthen Communities

National Library Week is an annual celebration to highlight the valuable role libraries and library staff play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year’s theme, Libraries = Strong Communities, illustrates how today’s libraries are at the heart of our cities, towns, schools and campuses, providing critical educational resources and expertise.

Howard County Library System (HCLS) strives every day to do its part to build a better Howard County. Its care for the community shows in many ways, including:

• providing a public space where all community members, regardless of age, culture or income level, can come together to connect and learn.
• encouraging community members to meet and discuss civic issues.
• providing educational opportunities to learn new technologies and further career development
• partnering with other civic and service organizations to actively engage the people they serve, always striving to make sure their community’s needs are being met.

National Library Week is the perfect time for library customers to show their appreciation and help raise awareness of the value and impact of Howard County Library System.

HERE ARE A FEW WAYS YOU CAN CELEBRATE & SUPPORT HCLS:

Dine at Glory Days Grill, April 7-13 (click for more info)

Tuesday, April 9 is National Library Workers Day

• SAY THANK YOU to your favorite library worker… in person or on social media with a pic or a post tagged #NLWD.
• Nominate a Stellar Library Worker to be in the national Galaxy of Stars.
  
• Eat at Chipotle at the Mall in Columbia, 4 – 8 pm and 33% of the proceeds from your meal supports Friends & Foundation of HHCLS.

Wednesday, April 10 is Library Giving Day.

• Join Friends & Foundation and tell you friends about it on social media with #LibraryGivingDay tag

Thursday, April 11 is Take Action for Libraries Day.

• Speak up for libraries and share your library story on the HCLS Facebook page with #MyLibraryMyStory tag.