For Our Veterans

On Wednesday of this week we honor all those who have served our country in one of the armed forces. Thank you for your service! The Library looks to offer a connection with community resources that can provide assistance when needed. Our staff is always available to answer questions and locate information.

Bob Boone-Army-1952 to 1955 – Signal Corp – Combat Photographer

Social Worker for the Baltimore Veterans Administration Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)
Drop in to ask questions, seek support, and get information on the services provided at the CRRC in Baltimore. See here for more information.
2nd Mondays; 10:30 am – 1 pm Central

Grassroots
Meet with community outreach staff, who provide Narcan training/distribution, resource referrals and awareness, and food security support. For more information, visit here.
4th Thursdays; 2 – 5 pm Central (starting in January 2027)
1st Saturdays; 10 am – 1 pm East Columbia
2nd Wednesdays; 2 – 5 pm Elkridge

Connect with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Trained professionals from Howard County Health Department. are uniquely qualified with their own lived experiences to share with people with similar challenges. Narcan training and free kits available here on request. Visit the HCLS calendar here for specific upcoming sessions.
1st Tuesdays; 10 am – 4 pm Central
Every Monday; 11:30 am – 5 pm East Columbia
Every Monday; 11:30 am – 5 pm Elkridge
1st Thursdays; 10:30 am – 4 pm Elkridge
2nd Tuesdays; 10:30 am – 4 pm Glenwood
3rd Thursdays; 10:30 am – 4 pm Miller
4th Tuesdays; 10:30 am – 4 pm Savage

A FEW TITLES FOR A VARIETY OF AGES

The Great Mann by Kyra Davis Lurie
Set among L.A.’s Black elite, a young veteran finds his way post-war, pulled into a new world of tantalizing possibilities — and explosive tensions. The novel weaves a compelling narrative of wealth and class, illuminating the complexities of Black identity and education in post-war America.

The Veteran Dad by Carrie Nichols
During twenty years of military service, Colt Armstrong never built the relationship he wanted with his estranged daughter. When a steamy one-night stand leads to a surprising result, he’s got a second chance at fatherhood, but first, he needs to convince the mom-to-be to give him a chance.

Every Weapon I Had: A Vietnam Vet’s Long Road to the Medal of Honor by Paris Davis
This inspiring tale of valor and sacrifice is set against the backdrop of major escalations in the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights movement.

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: A Veteran’s Memoir by Khadijah Queen
In trying to break through the unspoken code of silence between sailors, Queen must decide where her loyalties lie: with the Navy or within herself. This unflinching memoir questions the promises of service to reveal the true price of being a woman at sea.

Sometimes Love by Katrina Moore
When her mother is deployed overseas, a young girl is temporarily parted from her beloved dog.

War Stories by Gordon Korman
As they get to his great-grandfather’s village, Trevor discovers there’s more to the story than what he’s heard his whole life, causing him to wonder about his great-grandfather’s heroism and the importance of genuine valor.