HoCoCast

Nov 10 2024 31 ep. 33 mins 12
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The HCLS HiJinx podcast educates listeners about local topics including HCLS events and curriculum in a conversational style that peaks interest and sparks curiosity. Through their conversations with guests, podcast hosts explore various facets of an overarching theme each month. The HCLS HoCoCast is created by teens for our community. Listeners will discover an eclectic and engaging mix of interviews, conversations about current topics and a fresh perspective on topics of interest to our teen podcasters.

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HoCoCast Episode 20: College and Armed Forces Day

Nov 10 2024 24 mins  
Welcome to this special edition of Hococast, a teen podcast for teens, by teens presented by The Howard County Library System. In this episode Hococasters Nana and Ollantey talk to a variety of colleges, universities, and miliary branches about their institutions and what potential students can expect. The edition was recorded at The College and Armed Forces Day at East Columbia on

MACC Bash: 20 Years of Stories

Jul 02 2024 35 mins  
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. Test your Merriweather trivia

Best Books 2023

Jan 03 2024 19 mins  
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 using your library card an

Episode 55: Back-to-school resources

Sep 22 2023 22 mins  
Intro In 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-time/ • A+ Educators Car

Episode 54: Children & Teen Summer Reading 2023 Mixdown

Jul 12 2023 19 mins  
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: https://live-howardcounty.pant

Episode 53: Adult Summer Reading 2023

Jul 03 2023 9 mins  
Learn more about Adult Summer Reading Challenges http://hclibrary.org/summer Robert Roller: Trail Dogs and Firefighters: A Memoir from the Burning West https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/author-works-robert-roller-trail-dogs-and-firefighters-memoir-burning-west Author Works: Authors Jenny Xie and Molly Lynch https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/author-works-

Episode 52: Teen visions for the Lakefront Library

May 18 2023 13 mins  
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: [email protected] • Summer Reading Info: hclibrary.org/summer For more info on HiTech Classes, STE

Episode 51: The Lakefront Library

Apr 25 2023 32 mins  
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-616395644967

Episode 50: Stacks Podcast

Feb 22 2023 4 mins  
Learn more about Evening in the Stacks http://hclibrary.org/community-education/stacks/ Download Kahoot https://kahoot.com/home/mobile-app/#app Take a Practice Kahoot https://kahoot.it/challenge/05412399?challenge-id=eb20b7cd-e02e-4710-80fc-14c25e4ce474_1676567732127

Episode 19: HoCo Happenings

Jan 27 2023 25 mins  
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). Show Notes: SOS Global https://