HoCoCast

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 and enjoy some awesome memories.

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 and PIN number. So, let's get to it and hear all about your best books of 2023!

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 Card - http://hclibrary.org/new-a-main/teachers/educators-library-card/ • Nat Geo - http://hclibrary.org/research/remote-authentication/?resource=ngma • Brainfuse - http://hclibrary.org/research/remote-authentication/?resource=brain • Little Pim - http://hclibrary.org/research/remote-authentication/?resource=littlepim • Mango - http://hclibrary.org/research/remote-authentication/?resource=mango • Research tools - http://hclibrary.org/research/online-tools/ • Test Prep - hclibrary.org/all-about-the-sat • Novelist - http://hclibrary.org/research/remote-authentication/?resource=novelist Events in this episode • Spelling Bee - http://hclibrary.org/new-a-main/spelling-bee/ • Battle of the Books - http://hclibrary.org/battle-of-the-books/ • National History Day - http://hclibrary.org/new-a-main/students/history-day-research/

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.pantheonsite.io/events/upcoming?keywords=Summer%20Reading%20Celebration%20Series Play online at READsquared: http://hcls.readsquared.com View all HCLS Events: https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com

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-authors-jenny-xie-and-molly-lynch-online Author Works: Elizabeth Silver : The Majority https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/author-works-elizabeth-silver-majority-online 3 Carnival: HiTech, How-to, Hands-on https://hclibrary.org/h3/

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/summer For more info on HiTech Classes, STEAM Carnival, and more Stay tuned to www.hclibrary.org or join our newsletter at hclibrary.org/about-us/news/enewsletter/

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

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

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://sosglobal.earth/ Follow SOS Global on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/sosglobal.earth/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sosglobal.earth https://www.facebook.com/sosglobal.earth https://twitter.com/sosglobale Claire's Podcast, Party Size! https://cmpodcast20.wixsite.com/partysize Community Ecology Institute, Freetown Farm https://www.communityecologyinstitute.org/ Climate Victory Gardens https://www.greenamerica.org/climate-victory-gardens HCPSS Intern/Mentor Program https://www.hcpss.org/academics/gifted-and-talented/research/ The Collective Offshore https://www.facebook.com/thecollectiveoffshore https://www.thecollectivecolumbia.com/ Howard Astronomical League (HAL) https://www.howardastro.org/ Media Recommendation Links: Beluga https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSp4bDxS9R0jpeZEvkut2g The End is Nye trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW-AqkVpTrc The End is Nye on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14325620/ Bodas de Sangre (book in Spanish) https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=505877 Bodas de Sangre (video) https://worldcat.org/en/title/778384555 Transcript: Episode 19 HoCoCast_ HoCo Happenings, February 2023.pdf

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

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.hawaiitourismauthority.org/ Alabama https://tourism.alabama.gov/ Williamsburg https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/ Virginia https://www.virginia.org/ Swurfer https://swurfer.com/ Busch Gardens https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/ Penguins https://nomadparadise.com/best-places-to-see-penguins/ The Santa Tracker: https://www.noradsanta.org/en/ Book & Media Recommendations: The Father Christmas Letters: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=841530 Scythe: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=2&cn=819133 The Hunger Games: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=4&cn=196046 The Island of Dr. Libris: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=565898 Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=432360 Eragon: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=199804 Wings of Fire Book #1: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=17&cn=407508 Lord of the Rings https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=2&cn=23965 Charlotte's Web https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=2&cn=25398 Harry Potter https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=2&cn=61044 The School for Good and Evil https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=2&cn=505167 The Gorillaz: https://www.gorillaz.com/ Learn More About: Penguins as Endangered Animals Galapagos Penguins https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=4&cn=372769 March of the Penguins https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=7&cn=142720 https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/penguin https://www.birdlife.org/birds/penguins/ https://www.npr.org/2022/10/26/1131489472/emperor-penguins-endangered-species-extinction-antarctica

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 on many aspects of Ellicott city history. In the second part of our episode, we meet with Ellen Flynn Giles to discuss the 'Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe' at the Museum of Howard County History.

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 anyone experiencing mental health issues. Then get ready for a few book and media recommendations (17:25) and a segment on self-care for anyone with a friend or family member dealing with cancer (18:53). Show Notes: Maryland 988 website https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/988md.aspx 988 Fact Sheet (English) https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/988-factsheet.pdf 988 Fact Sheet (Spanish) https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/988-factsheet-spanish.pdf Wings of Fire, Book 6 (Moon Rising) by Tui Sutherland https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=549376 Heartstopper Webtoon: https://m.webtoons.com/en/challenge/heartstopper/list?title_no=329660&page=1 Heartstopper Graphic Novel: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/Mobile/Search/Title/1.5.1.1224673 Respite Retreats https://respiteretreats.org/ Transcript of episode: https://hcls-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/lori_conforti_hclibrary_org/EUHBBEXJ5y9KpLYrI-JWMDcBz3ztbANJQ9vDJh6czGXq1Q?e=l9vqna

STEAM Machine Mixdown by Howard County Library System

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 we revisit a favorite interview with Rissa Miller, a local Ghost Tour Operator, who shares the spooky stories of Ellicott City (13:54) and finally we hear about the city's founding from Ellen Giles, President of the Howard County Historical Society (32:43). Show Notes: Join in the Ellicott City 250th Anniversary Celebration: https://ec250.com https://www.visithowardcounty.com/ec250/ https://hchsmd.org/ Places we love in EC: Cozy Cafe & Bakery UMI Sushi Meadowbrook Park Howard County School System Miller Branch Library French Twist Cafe (really located in Sykesville, but hey, they have delicious crepes!) Old Ellicott City Manor Hill Tavern Marriotts Ridge High School, specifically Mr. Miller, English Teacher Korean Way Howard County Historical Society Patapsco Valley State Park Trails 988 Mental Health Help Line Resources www.988helpline.org GBRICS Partnership – Behavioral Health System Baltimore (bhsbaltimore.org) Maryland History Tours: https://www.mdhistorytours.com Howard County Historical Society: https://hchsmd.org https://hchsmd.org/childrens-museum/ https://hchsmd.org/calendar/ Quiz word: sesquicentennial

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 Elkridge Branch on June 15th (37:25) and in the spirit of the month, our team shares their favorite media choices (38:34) from webtoons, to Netflix shows, to graphic novels(38:34). Check out the show notes for links to regional Pride Events so you can join in the celebration all month long! Finally, listen to our Bonus Segment where Mr. Thomas shares which movie and tv shows he thinks have the best writing (42:47). Meet the Author Event details and register here: https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-author-r-eric-thomas-person Show Notes: Interview Segment Links Here For It, or How to Save Your Soul in America https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=1054047 Reclaiming her Time: the Power of Maxine Waters http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1199334580 Is It Legal For Ed Sheeran To Dress Like This In Front Of Beyoncé? https://www.elle.com/culture/music/a25398297/ed-sheeran-beyonce-global-summit/ Cyrano de Bergerac https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=3&cn=63964 Howard County Library System databases feature access to “The Afro” a weekly Baltimore newspaper that was the most widely circulated African American paper on the Atlantic coast. Use our Research Tools, click on “Magazines & Newspapers,” and click on “Baltimore Afro-American Archives (1893 – 1988).” You will need your library card and pin number. Media Recommendations Heartstopper Webcomic: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/heartstopper/list?title_no=329660&page=1 https://heartstoppercomic.tumblr.com/ Heartstopper Graphic Novel: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/Mobile/Search/Title/1.5.1.1224673 Heartstopper TV Show: https://www.netflix.com/title/81059939 The Magic Fish: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/Mobile/Search/Title/1.5.1.1122542 Castle Swimmer by Wendy Lian Martin: https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/castle-swimmer/post-s2-filler-episode-3/viewer?title_no=1499&episode_no=137 Pride Events Links Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival - June 4th, 12pm - 5pm Old Ellicott City Pride - June 4th and 5th, all day https://www.baltimorepride.org https://www.capitalpride.org www.visitmaryland.org/list/maryland-pride-events

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, including a special recitation from Poetry Out Loud participant, Rohan, as he recites his powerful poem, "So Tell Me Again." Show Notes: Conversation Segment Links Ellicott Mills Shout Out: Amazing Media Specialist Christy Batelka and Paraeducator Elizabeth ("Liz") Castro Barrientos Marriotts Ridge Shout Out: Amazing English Teacher William Frank Favorite Poetry Authors Shel Silverstein Dr. Seuss Stuart Gibbs Jack Prelutsky Books Discussed Hamlet https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=3&cn=107887 Moby Dick https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=3&cn=17370 Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=196046 The Outsiders by SE Hinton https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=148721 Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=521949 The Stranger by Albert Camus https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=6487 The Unknown Citizen by WH Auden https://poets.org/poem/unknown-citizen Media Recommendations The Crossover by Kwame Alexander: http://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=483275 Chihayafuru by Yuki Suetsugu: https://kodansha.us/series/chihayafuru/ Featured Poems Remorse Is Memory Awake by Emily Dickinson: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Remorse_%E2%80%94_is_Memory_%E2%80%94_awake_%E2%80%94 Concord Hymn by Ralph Waldo Emerson: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Poems_(Emerson,_Household_Edition,_1904)/Concord_Hymn Transcript of Episode 14: HoCoCast Episode 14_ Celebrate Poetry, April 2022 Transcript.pdf

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 (33:35) and the new maker space at the Glenwood Branch (34:24). Show Notes: Interview First Lego League Maryland https://marylandfll.org/about-md-fll Conversation Segment Links Hour of Code https://hourofcode.com/us/learn Minecraft https://www.minecraft.net/en-us BTS https://ibighit.com/bts/eng/ Potato Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUfsDqZ8Uec STEM Book and Media Recommendations Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=1039549 Dr. Stone https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=2&cn=1011144 YouTube, ViHart: https://www.youtube.com/user/Vihart/featured Black Eyed Susan Contest https://www.maslmd.org/black-eyed-susan-book-award Glenwood Branch Maker Space http://hclibrary.org/maker-space/ Transcript of Episode Coming Soon

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 break with our team's reviews (40:15) and listen in on our fun conversation segment that covers wide ranging topics such as parties, snacks, and school plus bonus a discussion covering very strong opinions about the movie, Dune and the Harry Potter movie series (49:27). Episode 12 Show Notes: https://hclibrary.org/community-education/hoco-cast-new/ Interview Links: Party Size Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepartysizepod/ Party Size Website: https://cmpodcast20.wixsite.com/partysize Who Cares About College? Website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/podcast/ Podcast Tools: Audacity GarageBand Auphonic Anchor Flipaclip Podcast Listening Recommendations: Invisibilia Criminalia Modern Love Radiolab ur mom ashley Emma Chamberlain Leah's Field Notes Your College Bound Kid College Admissions with Mark and Anna How I Built This Review Segment Recommendation: Pipeline Inception Tenet The Prestige Cruella The Dead Don't Die

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 of Music History https://anchor.fm/ronan-goeke Sneak a peek at the upcoming episode one week ahead on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8_minutesofmusichistory/ Everywhere at the End of Time https://youtu.be/_Af4bO7uwp0 Inception Soundtrack https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=249297 Review Segment Links: Little Nightmares Soundtrack https://youtu.be/DonMWYE6m8Y 8 Minutes of Music History, Episode 27: Everywhere at the End of Time https://anchor.fm/ronan-goeke/episodes/Everywhere-at-the-End-of-Time---Episode-27-e16pibp Um Jammer Lammy Soundtrack https://parappatherapper.fandom.com/wiki/Um_Jammer_Lammy_Original_Soundtrack 8 Minutes of Music History, Episode 29: https://anchor.fm/ronan-goeke/episodes/The-Soundtrack-of-Inception---Episode-29-e17ek8j/a-a6hiv25 8 Minutes of Music History, Episode 31: The Themes of WandaVision https://anchor.fm/ronan-goeke/episodes/The-Themes-of-WandaVision---Episode-31-e1891vk/a-a6krn4q Conversation Segment Links: Music: Gorillaz https://gorillaz.lnk.to/SongMachine Podcasts: Chuckle Sandwich https://www.youtube.com/c/chucklesandwich Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1FTstYfCpbe02sPT9HyaX3-CYZj-Xfnf Books: The Alchemist by Paul Coelho https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=5&cn=26460 Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: Sword of Summer https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=626139 Topics: Blizzard Activision scandal https://www.npr.org/2021/09/21/1039391662/activision-blizzard-sec-discrimination-allegations Interested in contributing to HoCoCast? Contact library advisor, Lori Conforti for details. Service hours available. Transcript of Episode: https://hcls-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/lori_conforti_hclibrary_org/EZ13flPz0tFFtjiMEBZK7nYBrHrnhlwpnljZ4l_A2c6bKw?e=UGGcuH

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 community. Listen to several of the influential interview clips covering a wide range of topics from local paranormal activity (1:15) to the importance of resilience (4:30) to how to be an ally for the Black Lives Matter movement (6:56) to dealing with procrastination (8:54) to best practices for hedgehog care (13.49) and to telling your story as a way to work toward equity and justice in Howard County (16:00). Often HoCoCast features segments on fascinating subjects - this episode samples our segments that covered the history of the horror genre (18:21); discovered teen mental health resources (19:54); uncovered the origins of LGBTQ+ literature (20:47); investigated the beginnings of the St. Valentine's Day holiday (21:25); shed light on teen sexual health (22:31); and researched why dogs are so happy (23:13). Of course, a library sponsored podcast would not be complete without book reviews and recommendations. Listen to some of our favorite titles (24:34) and be inspired to find your next book (or movie, or tv show, or manga). Learn how to participate in the library's upcoming Fall Reading Challenge (33:33) and how to join our podcasting team (34:12).

Episode 9: Share Your Story by Howard County Library System

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

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 discussed in Episode 8: Conversation Segment: Gnomeo & Juliet https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=286637 Romeo x Juliet, anime http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/754662422 Romeo & Juliet, Baz Luhrmann https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=9&cn=104228 Romeo and Juliet https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=2&cn=126561 Wattpad https://www.wattpad.com JoJo's Bizarre Adventure https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=18&cn=712444 Valentine History Segment References: www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2 www.smithsonianmag.com/history/gory-origins-valentines-day-180968156/ https://www.countryliving.com/life/a46353/history-of-valentines-day/ Book Review Segment Links: Cinema Therapy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCYX4s1DCn51Hpf1peHS30Q Kids of Appetite by David Arnold https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=2&cn=745810 Crush by Richard Siken https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=2&cn=1120740 Safe Love Segment Resources from Teen Health Matters: Howard County Hope Works 24-hour Sexual, Dating, and Domestic Violence Helpline: 410-997-2272 https://wearehopeworks.org If you are in a crisis, please call the Grassroots Crisis Hotline at 410-531-6677, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741 741 https://grassrootscrisis.org Trevor Project 24/7 Hotline 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Scarleteen https://www.scarleteen.com Teen Health Matters (HCHD): for Howard County teens to connect and learn more about health and resources. https://teenhealthmatters.org/ Connect with the Howard County Health Department for STI/STD testing: · Call 410-313-7500 · Clinical Service visit can be scheduled (Monday & Tuesdays) · Telehealth Options are available For additional questions or information, please contact us at askhealth@howardcountymd.gov Transcript of Episode https://hcls-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/lori_conforti_hclibrary_org/EWaa7c5NuWxFqLfEV12-KLIBRpXyIcB63wSF8XxDbNHeiA?e=giJiJ0

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 and mental health, and offers support through the virtual Tobacco Awareness Program for Teens and cessation-support resources (23:15). And finally, Abby, Baz, Emerson, Olivia, and a few special guests, provide their best books (and more) that were important reads for 2020 (35:00). Teen Health Matters Resources If you are looking for healthy ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or any other mental health condition during this challenging pandemic, please check out our Teen Health Matters site which is specifically for teens to connect and learn more about health and resources. If you are in a crisis, please call the Grassroots Crisis Hotline at 410-531-6677, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741 741. https://teenhealthmatters.org/get-help-now/drugs-alcohol/ Need Help Quitting? The Health Department offers a free educational course for youth about the dangers of ESDs and strategies for quitting. Call 410-313-6292 or click here for more information. https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/Cancer-Prevention/Tobacco-Sales-Enforcement/Tobacco-Vaping-Use-Prevention-Cessation HoCoCast Worst Year, Best Books Check out all the recommended books, tv shows, movies, music and more: https://bit.ly/3nzSFac Click for PDF Transcript of Episode 6 https://bit.ly/3mu4VHV

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 from Leah Bulka, Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator with Teen Health Matters, another local resource for dealing with tough topics (22:40). Our podcast team delves into the season by discussing scary movie tropes; debating the best Halloween candies; decorating for the season; designing costumes, and rearranging their plans to celebrate this year (23:45). The episode concludes with a round-up of spooky stories, movies, and more to help you get in the spirit (52:19). Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 410-531-6677 https://grassrootscrisis.org There Is Hope App (a “counselor in your pocket”) https://grassrootscrisis.org/services/there-is-hope-app/ Teen Health Matters https://teenhealthmatters.org 410-313-6240 Tough Topics book list https://bit.ly/3oAeTK6 Reviews Dracula, Bram Stoker https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=6&cn=23243 Parasyte: The Maxim, created by Hitoshi Iwaaki http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/910851437 Ring, Based on the novel by Koji Suzuki https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=236543 http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/74521815 Buzzfeed Unsolved https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKijjvu6bN1c-ZHVwR7-5WA

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 fellow podcaster, Ms. Candace Dodson-Reed. This interview covers a wide range of topics including the founding of Howard County's African American Community Roundtable and how students can be allies, supporters, and changemakers themselves for issues they are passionate about. Lastly, Baz, Emerson, and Olivia share their revolutionary book recommendations.

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.

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 Roots & Wings Learning Community programs. In our wide-ranging discussion we learn about civic ecology, permaculture design, and how to build resilience in times of crisis. The episode continues with the HoCoCast team sharing their favorite science fiction and environmentally themed books as well as their thoughts on the current global crisis. Finally, to celebrate National Poetry Month, the HoCoCast team concludes the episode by issuing a writing challenge to our listeners.

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 landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia. This episode also features an interview with Orlando Goncalves and Alfred Striano (both former Oakland Mills High School students) and winners of the Horizon Foundation's 2019 Changemaker Challenge. The episode concludes with the HoCoCast team sharing their favorite history and historical fiction book recommendations.