Get ready to read in style with the new Summer Reading Shirt Collection ? a playful new merchandise line benefiting the Friends & Foundation of Howard County Library System. Featuring Booker, our beloved owl mascot, curled up with a good book, this collection celebrates the joy of summer reading while supporting the programs and initiatives that help our community learn, grow, and connect. Every purchase helps fund educational opportunities, literacy programs, and community experiences that make HCLS more than just a library... it?s a place where everyone belongs.