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Author Works with Chimamanda Adichie

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Sun, Nov 23 | 2 –3 pm
HCLS Miller Branch
For adults. Register at bit.ly/Author-Adichie

Chimamanda Adichie, the bestselling and award-winning author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists— converses about her new novel, Dream Count. In this highly anticipated new release, Adichie tells the story of four women and their loves, longings, and desires.

The story’s main character, Chiamaka, is a Nigerian travel writer living in America. Alone in the midst of the pandemic, she recalls her past lovers and grapples with her choices and regrets. Zikora, her best friend, is a lawyer who has been successful at everything until, broken-hearted, she must turn to the person she thought she needed least. Omelogor, Chiamaka’s bold, outspoken cousin who works as a financial powerhouse in Nigeria, begins to question how well she knows herself. And Kadiatou, Chiamaka’s housekeeper, proudly raising a daughter in America, faces unthinkable hardship that threatens all she has worked to achieve.

In Dream Count, Adichie trains her fierce eye on these women in a sparkling, transcendent novel about the very nature of love itself. A reflection on the choices we make and those made for us, on daughters and mothers, on our interconnected world, Dream Count pulses with emotional urgency in language that soars with beauty and power.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was born in Enugu, Nigeria in 1977. She grew up on the campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where her father was a professor and her mother was the first female registrar. She studied medicine for a year at Nsukka then left for the US at the age of 19 to continue her education on a different path. She graduated summa cum laude from Eastern Connecticut State University with a degree in Communication and Political Science.

She has a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Arts degree in African History from Yale University. Her first novel, Purple Hibiscus, won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, and her second novel, Half of a Yellow Sun, won the Orange Prize. Her 2013 novel Americanah won the US National Book Critics Circle Award and was named one of The New York Times Top Ten Best Books of 2013. Her latest book, Dream Count, won the Women’s Prize for Fiction.

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Veterans Day at the Library

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by Brandon B.

Every November 11, our nation honors the brave men and women of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and National Guard who have sacrificed for the well-being of our country. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day, recognizing the service of all who have worn the uniform—both in times of war and peace. From the annual Army vs. Navy football game and local parades to a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, America continues to express its deep gratitude to our armed forces.

HCLS is profoundly thankful for the courage and commitment of our veterans and active-duty military members, whose sacrifices help keep our world safe. Whether you are currently serving, a veteran, or simply interested in learning more about the military, your library is here to support you. HCLS offers a wide range of books, resources, and events designed to meet your research, educational, and entertainment needs.

In our Equity Resource Collection at the Central Branch, you can explore the powerful stories of historic African American service members, including the Buffalo Soldiers, the Six Triple Eight, and the Tuskegee Airmen. Looking to connect with others who have served? Keep an out for the upcoming Veterans Book Club, launching in February 2026 at HCLS Central Branch, for monthly Sunday gatherings and engaging discussions.

You can read inspiring biographies of distinguished leaders such as General Colin Powell, General Norman Schwarzkopf, and Senator John McCain, or enjoy military-themed films with family and friends, including Saving Private Ryan, Glory, The Hurt Locker, American Sniper, and Miracle at St. Anna.
This Veterans Day, we proudly salute the courage, sacrifice, and enduring service of all who have served our nation.

Lullaby Project: Veterans Songwriting Program
For veterans & service members. For more information about the schedule and location, and to register, visit bit.ly/Veterans-songs
Project runs November 14 – January 17
The Lullaby Project offers veterans, service members, and their families the opportunity to take part in a songwriting workshop with Grammy-winning songwriters. Participants have the option to either write a Lullaby for children or grandchildren, a song for a spouse or a special someone in your life or in honor of a fellow service member, or write a song to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026. No musical knowledge or experience needed.

In partnership with Baltimore Classical Guitar Society presents, which has created over 100 songs with parents, grandparents and veterans. In collaboration with Carnegie Hall, Weill Music Institute

Brandon is a Customer Service Specialist at HCLS Central Branch who loves reading, football, and taking nice long walks around his neighborhood.

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Curiosity as a Force for Connection

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Required Reading: Texts for Change
Mon, Nov 10 | 7 – 8:30 pm
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Reading: Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World by Scott Shigeoka
For adults. Registration required.
This quarterly book club of the HCLS Equity Resource Center & Collection is designed for people who are curious and committed to equity. The club explores three nonfiction books each year plus a summer fiction title. Together, we’ll engage with texts that challenge assumptions, introduce new frameworks, and spark deeper reflection about equity. This isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about reading with intention, sitting with complexity, and learning together in community.

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Meet the Author: Scott Shigeoka

Mon, Nov 17 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
HCLS Miller Branch
For adults. Registration encouraged.

On a road trip across the United States, Scott Shigeoka spent a year traveling to small towns, political rallies, and churches. He encountered people whose beliefs and backgrounds differed greatly from his own. He did so to practice curiosity.

Rather than leading with assumptions or judgment, he asked questions, listened to stories, and shared his own experiences. In a space where he seemed (at first) to have little in common with those around him, he discovered points of connection. That is the nature of curiosity: it has the power to bring people together, turn differences into bridges of understanding, and create moments of meaningful connection.
An internationally recognized curiosity expert, Scott joins us for an evening dedicated to discovering how curiosity can transform the way we relate to each other—and ourselves. Speaking about his book Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World, he shares stories from his travels, introduces practical, research-based strategies for deepening curiosity, and guides participants through exercises.

Scott Shigeoka is a Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. His work blends science, storytelling, and lived experience to help people strengthen relationships, foster understanding, and build well-being. His popular TED Talk received a standing ovation, and he has been featured on the Today Show, PBS, the Harvard Business Review, and The New York Times.

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Connecting Teens with D&D

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Teens gather weekly to play Dungeons and Dragons at HCLS Glenwood Branch.

by Julia M. and Paige S., teen instructors

What stemmed from a happenstance conversation in Summer 2023 with a group of teens asking for help with creating D&D characters grew into a long-term staple of teen programming at Glenwood Branch.

The first official meeting of the Glenwood D&D Club happened that September, when three students attended. I taught them how to play Dungeons & Dragons, but they were the ones who became fast friends, wove stories together, and welcomed new teens into the group over the span of the next six months. By the end of the school year, we had a group of six students meeting together every other Monday night to play the game and collaborate.

Teens love the welcoming environment, the lively atmosphere, and the opportunity to create and tell stories together where they can all play the hero. D&D is the perfect combination of a board game and a tale woven beside a flickering fire — each person contributes equally toward a collaborative, heroic adventure, the only limit of which is your own imagination.

By the end of Summer 2024, 15 to 20 teens were regularly attending. Not only that, but two of the recurring students worked with me to plan games for their peers and were running their games concurrently. We were now playing three D&D games simultaneously in our largest meeting room every other Monday night and had expanded the time to 90 minutes. With the teens recruiting their friends and neighbors, our almost entirely teen-run club continued to see an influx of new players even as the school year began and schedules shifted.

The group continued to flourish as the school year went on. We celebrated birthdays, finished complete storylines and began new ones, introduced new characters and challenges, and celebrated the group’s first anniversary.

Currently, the Glenwood D&D Club is still going strong. Teens continue to come to Glenwood excited and ready to see how their character’s stories will unfold. The fun doesn’t stop at Glenwood! In fact, D&D has found a home at the Central, Miller, and East Columbia branches, giving teens opportunities to play tabletop role playing games and build connections with one another.

Glenwood D&D Club
Mondays; Nov 10 & 24; Dec 8 & 22
6:30 pm
HCLS Glenwood Branch

Teen D&D Club
Wednesdays; Nov 19 & Dec 17
HCLS Miller Branch

Tabletop Gaming Paradise
For everyone. Register at bit.ly/tabletop-ECO
Thursdays; Nov 20; Dec 4 & 18
6 – 7:45 pm
HCLS East Columbia Branch
Gamers enjoy an evening of thrilling dice rolls and dire card draws. Explore our tabletop games collection or bring your own to share. Whether you have no experience or you are a tabletop min-maxer, this event is perfect for you!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Nov 22 | 1:30 pm
HCLS Central Branch

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Bauder Book Talk: Meet two of the authors of Blackout

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What do you get when you have six talented young adult authors, a pandemic, and a beautiful excuse to celebrate many versions of black love and romance? You get Blackout written by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon. Even better, you’ll get to see two of the featured authors (Clayton and Woodfolk) at the third annual Bauder Book Talk event on November 6 from 4:30-6:30 pm at HCLS’s East Columbia Branch.

Written and inspired during the 2020 pandemic and set in New York City during a blackout, each author contributes connecting narratives — which can stand alone — about Black teens in the midst of their unique, complicated, joyful, sometimes simple, often spontaneous, intense, surprising romantic journeys. Whether it’s two young men catching feelings on a stalled subway, a couple who must talk through their past relationship over a long walk across town, two girls whose chance encounter ignites a spark in a nursing home, each interwoven story shines to a satisfying conclusion at a Brooklyn block party. 

In particular, Woodfolk’s “Made to Fit,” Clayton’s “All the Great Love Stories … and Dust,” and the closing story titled “Seymour and Grace” (written by Yoon) are stand-outs. Bonus points for Blackout’s inclusion of queer love and the acceptance of the adults in their lives (Made to Fit). The warmth and feel-good feelings of Blackout remain long after the lights are back on.

EVENT HAPPENING ON NOVEMBER 6: Register now!

Celebrate the voices of young Black girls in literature at this year’s Bauder Book Talk. Dhonielle Clayton and Ashley Woodfolk share how their stories center joy, magic, and truth while creating space for Black teens to see themselves on the page. 

Clayton is a New York Times bestselling author and former middle school librarian whose work celebrates Black joy, magic, and possibility. She is the author of The Belles series and the Conjureverse series.

Woodfolk is the critically acclaimed author of The Beauty That Remains and When You Were Everything. Her work explores love, loss, friendship, and the complexities of finding one’s voice. A former publishing professional, Woodfolk is celebrated for her lyrical prose and heartfelt storytelling that resonates deeply with teens. 

Carmen J. is a teen instructor at HCLS East Columbia Branch. Among her favorite things are great books, all things 80s, shamelessly watching The Bachelor, gardening, and drinking anything that tastes like coffee.

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Author Works: Dr. Richard Bell

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Sun, Nov 9 | 2 – 3:30 pm
HCLS Miller Branch
For adults.
Register here.


“Lucid and expansive, Richard Bell’s book presents vivid characters who reveal the global stage and stakes of a revolution that was American and much more.”—Alan Taylor, two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Revolutions: A Continental History

Dr. Richard Bell discusses his new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, a fascinating and unfamiliar recasting of America’s war of independence as a transformative international event. The American Revolution was not only the colonies’ triumphant liberation from the rule of an overbearing England; it was also a cataclysm that pulled in participants from around the globe and threw the entire world order into chaos.

Repositioning the Revolution at the center of an international web, this narrative history ranges far afield. As our lens widens, the “War of Independence” manifests itself as a sprawling struggle that upended the lives of millions of people on every continent and fundamentally transformed the way the world works.

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World conveys the impact of these developments at home and abroad by grounding its narrative in the gripping stories of individuals. The result is an unforgettable new perspective on America’s founding fight that shifts everything we thought we knew about our creation story.

Dr. Richard Bell received a BA from the University of Cambridge and a Ph.D from Harvard University. He holds tenure as a full professor in the Department of History at the University of Maryland. He has published four books and more than a dozen articles and book chapters. His major research fellowships include Yale, Cambridge, and the Library of Congress. Dr. Bell is the recipient of the National Endowment of the Humanities Public Scholar award and the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship.

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Fix it at the Repair Café

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By Erica C.

Saturday, November 8 | 1 – 4 pm 
HCLS Miller Branch  

Does your shirt have a hole? Is your lamp broken? Does something on your bike need to be repaired? Instead of throwing away your broken items, bring them to a Repair Café at the library to be fixed!  

Repair Cafés are free events that are all about repairing broken household items. Our community of fixers with repair skills in all kinds of fields volunteer to bring broken items back to life and will demonstrate how it is done. Be a part of a worldwide movement to preserve repair skills and promote sustainability!  

We live in a world of consumption, leading to an incredible amount of waste collectively. By learning invaluable repair skills, we can shift from a community that is wasteful to a community that is sustainable. Things can be used for longer and won’t have to be sent to the landfill. This leads to less raw material usage and energy consumption than is required to manufacture new products. And overall, less junk! 

Reduce waste, save money, build new skills, and help us foster community and a sense of shared learning.

The most common items the Repair Café can repair are lamps, vacuums, clocks, kitchen appliances (blender / toaster / stand mixer / etc.), and small clothing mends. Other categories of repairs include furniture, jewelry, power tools, small electric appliances, toys, and tool sharpening.  

Community members repair clothing on sewing machines at the Miller Branch of HCLS.

Do you have repair skills in a particular category and want to volunteer at an upcoming event? You do not have to be an expert! You can be paired with someone who is more experienced. Email transitionhoco@gmail.com to inquire.

To ensure we have the right supplies and volunteers available to fix your item, please submit what you plan to bring to the event here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/bfd9ac7d234447138eeb75df4e95a8c8 

Erica C. is in her dream role as the Enchanted Garden Instructor at HCLS Miller Branch. When she’s not tending to the garden, you can find her cycling along the C & O Canal, experimenting with new recipes from around the world, or curled up with tea and a good read.

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Bauder Book Talks: Joy, Magic & Truth

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HCLS East Columbia Branch
For ages 11- 18. Registration required at bit.ly/bauder2025

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Celebrate the voices of young Black girls in literature at this year’s Bauder Book Talk. Ashley Woodfolk shares how the stories center joy, magic, and truth while creating space for Black teens to see themselves on the page.

Middle and high school students are invited to hear directly from the author and receive a free copy of Blackout.

Ashley Woodfolk is one of the many co-authors of Blackout, an acclaimed YA novel that follows thirteen teenagers in six interlinked stories. After a summer heatwave causes a citywide power outage in New York City, Black teens explore love, friendships, and hidden truths over the course of a single day.
Woodfolk is the critically acclaimed author of The Beauty That Remains and When You Were Everything. Her work explores love, loss, friendship, and the complexities of finding one’s voice. A former publishing professional, Woodfolk is celebrated for her lyrical prose and heartfelt storytelling that resonates deeply with teens.

Bauder Book Talks is made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Lillian Bauder, a community leader and Columbia resident. Howard County Library System presents this annual endowed author event, for under-served students in grades 6-8 attending public schools in Columbia with high percentages of African American and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) students. Authors and titles selected are high-interest and high-quality on topics of social issues, equity, and related matters. Student participants have the opportunity to hear from and engage the author and receive a copy of the author’s book. The event honors the memory of Don Bauder, late husband of Dr. Lillian Bauder and a champion of civil rights and social justice causes.

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Greeking Out

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by Jean B.

Greek myths are having a moment. From the Percy Jackson series where Greek gods inhabit today’s world, to Madeline Miller’s feminist novel Circe, to the blues and jazz songs driving the hit musical Hadestown, ancient stories keep popping up in new guises.

There’s a reason myths have stuck around for thousands of years. The core elements – the heroes, quests, relationships, life lessons – are memorable and timeless, but not static. These stories can be told in endless ways and the details suited to the times in which we live. They’re riveting and relatable whether recounted around a fire, in a book, on a stage, or even – in our electronic age – on a podcast.  

Enter the epically popular creators of Greeking Out, a National Geographic Kids podcast and book series. This fall, Kenny Curtis, a 30-year veteran of kids’ radio, and his daughter, Jillian Hughes, are bringing their funny, family-friendly renditions of classic world myths to HCLS. The Greeking Out podcast started in 2019 as an extension of the National Geographic book series, Zeus the Mighty, but gained great popularity in its own right and now includes three print books, each a collection of 20 stories and associated sidebars (silly, snarky, informational), as well as comic illustrations, a glossary of people and places with pronunciation guides, and maps of ancient places referenced in the tales. Whew!  Material of mythic proportions! Irresistible titles like “Three Scary Old Ladies and One Dirty Eyeball” and “The Princess, the Cow, and the Giant with 100 Eyes,” instantly pull in readers, young and old alike.

The book cover depicts cartoon images of characters from classical Greek mythology, including Poseidon, Aphrodite, Perseus, and a harpy.

I saw this for myself on September 17, when an enthusiastic crowd at HCLS Central Branch listened with delight to Curtis’s rendition of Persephone’s story. Maybe you think you know it? Probably not like this! How did she really feel about the Underworld? Was she tricked or was she the trickster? Curtis gave his listeners lots to think about. And while the storyteller helped the audience see different perspectives and possibilities, he didn’t have free rein with the facts. Fortunately, the Oracle of Wi-Fi (modern descendant of the one that resided in Delphi, and bearing a close resemblance to Jillian Hughes) weighed in regularly to bestow all-knowing wisdom, definitions, cultural tidbits, and little-known facts. For example, did you know that strawberries are NOT berries? And acorns are fruit?   

An exciting takeaway, for sure, but even more noteworthy was the atmosphere in the room. Demonstrating the power of myth and storytelling skills, Curtis and Hughes held the audience of eight- to ten-year-olds (and their grownups) without screens, devices, or even togas –  just dramatic voices and entertaining material.   

If you’re thinking, “I’ve got to see this for myself!” – you’re in luck! The Greeking Out authors offer two more presentations in October: 

Thursday, October 16 at HCLS Miller Branch at 6 pm

Saturday, October 18 at HCLS Glenwood Branch at 12 pm 

Greeking Out books on sale from local independent bookseller The Last Word, and the authors will gladly sign them. Registration preferred, as space is limited.

The book cover depicts various mythological characters from around the globe, one holding a scythe, one about to eat an apple, and one goddess wearing traditional Hindu dress.

In the meantime, check out a copy from the library: 
Book 1: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths is available in print and as an e-book
Book 2: Heroes and Olympians is also available in print and as an e-book
Book 3: Tales from the Underworld, reaches into myths from other regions of the world. Set to be published on October 7, the latest book can be placed on hold.

While you’re waiting, listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Radio, Spotify, or YouTube. And for kids who just can’t get enough of these classic characters and stories, lots of other entertaining modern versions can keep them reading, including:

Goddess Girls/Thunder Girls by Joan Holub. Available as chapter books, first chapter books, and graphic novels. 

Myth-o-Mania by Kate McMullan. Chapter book series featuring classic characters telling their stories.

Heroes in Training various authors. Short chapter books with illustrations. 

You Choose Greek Myths various authors. Interactive stories put the reader in charge. 

Olympians by George O’Connor. Graphic novel series for kids, each volume about a particular god. 

Weird but True Know-It-All: Greek Mythology by Sarah Wassner Flynn. Trivia for fact fans.  

Be part of something epic and start Greeking Out!

Jean is a Children’s Instructor and Research Specialist at HCLS Central Branch. She loves talking about books with people of all ages, but especially enjoys leading the Heavy Medals book club for fourth and fifth graders, exploring award-winning books of all genres.

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The Autumnal Magic of Gilmore Girls at our 25th Anniversary Celebration

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By Emily B.

Ah, the season of autumn. Leaves change color as the days grow shorter and cooler weather offers respite from a humid summer. For some, these occurrences indicate something more than just the simple change of the season… for some, that first chill in the air is the sign to start another Gilmore Girls rewatch.   The beloved show premiered on The WB on October 5, 2000 and was a staple of the lineup until 2007. Sadly, the show couldn’t withstand the ousting of creator and writer Amy Sherman-Palladino and the merger of The WB and UPN into The CW. Despite the uneven final season and divisive miniseries, the show has maintained a devoted following in the nearly 25 years since its premiere.  

There’s something so comforting about the show – whether it be the small town filled with quirky townsfolk, the complex multi-generational mother-daughter relationships, the fast talking, or the pop culture references. Gilmore Girls manages to evoke such coziness and warmth no matter when you watch it, but there is something so quintessentially autumnal about this show – which is why so many decide to start their annual rewatch at the first sign of the leaves changing. If you’d like to kick off your annual rewatch in the company of other fans, we have just the event for you!  

On Saturday October 4, HCLS Central Branch is hosting a Gilmore Girls 25th Anniversary Celebration.  

In addition to screening the pilot episode with fellow fans, you can: 

  • Play a round of Gilmore Girls-themed Guess Who? on our custom-made edition of the game 
  • Compete in Gilmore Girls trivia (Did you know Kirk was called ‘Mick’ in the pilot episode? That Alexis Bledel drank Coca Cola rather than coffee while filming scenes?) 
  • Take selfies with photobooth props 
  • Snack on coffee and treats generously donated by Qaffee House! 

And maybe together we can settle the age-old debate of Team Dean vs. Team Jess vs. Team Logan. We hope to see you there! 

Emily is an Instructor & Research Specialist at HCLS Central Branch. When she’s not reading, she enjoys puzzling, listening to music, and re-watching old seasons of Survivor.