Skip Auld, Anne Arundel County Public Library Chief Executive Officer
Celebrating BLACK HISTORYY Honoring the Past • Inspiring the Future
Big Things Are Coming for Anne Arundel County Public Library s we wind down our celebration of 100 years of service to the community, we are looking toward the future. What and who do we represent? How does our community see us? How can we continue to evolve to better serve you? These are all questions we grapple with every day. A One important part of our evolution needs to be updating the recognizable images and digital interaction you have with us. Plainly put, we need our logo
Anne Arundel County Public Library Board of Trustees OFFICERS William A. Shorter, Jr. Chairman Joyce C. Miller
R Virtual Events Emancipation Proclamation: What They Never Taught You In High School Thursday, February 3 at 7 pm Learn more about the history of the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn how Lincoln only freed the slaves in one place and how there were multiple emancipation proclamations, in addition to other facts that should be better known. Presenter: Pete Hill, Anne Arundel County director of equity, diversity and inclusion The Story of Mr. Thomas Carney - A Maryland Patriot of As a 50-year-old veteran, Mr. Carney tells his story in reflection, beginning with his family farming on the Eastern Shore and proceeding with his odyssey as an enlisted serviceman fighting through an array of battles during the course of the war. This is a narrative that gives a rare glimpse into the life and times of the RevolutionaryWar through the lens and military record, of an actual free Black Maryland hero. the American Revolutionary War Wednesday, February 16 at 6 pm
A VISIT TO KOFI’S VILLAGE Explore the sight and sound of various African percussion instruments, through rhythmic drumming patterns, storytelling and movement. Participants will become part of the gathering of aWest African community! Presenter: Kofi Dennis
1st Vice Chairman J. Robert Sapp III 2nd Vice Chairman Laura J. Ellis Secretary Barbara D. Maxwell Treasurer DIRECTORS James R. Estepp Penny Evans Simmona E. Simmons TRUSTEES Leslie A. Anderson Tonya E. Baroudi Joan C. Beck Cathy Belcher Dalix Cruz JanElaine Smith Sandra L. Solomon Gerald P. Starr M. Brooke Toomey
and website to accurately reflect who we are now, in 2021, and moving forward.
For decades, the familiar teal dot has adorned our signs, library cards and website. The book and boat images built into our logo attempted to represent what we have to offer and celebrate our rich maritime history. In 2021, it’s obvious to anyone using the library that we are more than books. The library is a place and a resource for connection, collaboration and inclusion. We look forward to unveiling a new logo and new website on December 7. We believe it will more accurately reflect who we are and where we are going as we move into the second century of serving the residents of Anne Arundel County. I invite you to log onto our Facebook page ( facebook.com/aacpl ) on December 7 at 10 am for a special event where we will mark our past with the closing of a time capsule and we will move into the future with the unveiling of a new logo and website. Along with the entire AACPL staff, I’d like to thank you for your support over the last 100 years. We look forward to showing you all the exciting and unexpected things we have to offer in the future.
Brooklyn Park Thursday, February 10 at 4 pm
R Crofton Saturday, February 26 at 2 pm
Busch Annapolis Artivism Saturday, February 12 at 11 am Introduction to using art as activism, stencil making and the art of being Black and powerful. For kids Deale
Maryland City at Russett Black History Live with Culture Queen Saturday, February 19 at 2 pm
Black History Live with Culture Queen is a 45-minute performance for your royal children that uses original and interactive music, movement and storytelling to teach them to celebrate their history and love themselves. With a spoonful of magic and ancient wisdom, the Queen’s soulful alto voice dances across a fusion of festive calypso, afrobeat, jazz, and hip-hop rhythms that celebrate the kings and queens of African- American history. Odenton Adult Film Fest: Celebrating Black Joy Saturday, February 26 at 10 am Join us for a day of film dedicated to the celebration of Black joy. All are welcome, though films may include mature themes. See also: Teen Film Fest: Celebrating Black Joy, page 19. Severn
The Black History You Don’t Know Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30 pm Join us for a lecture presented by Carl O. Snowden. Mr. Snowden is an Anne
Arundel County native, civil rights activist and author of the book Some People Watch Clocks to Tell What Time it Is, I Watch People to KnowWhat Time it Is . Eastport-Annapolis Neck GET UP! Music and Black Wellness Concert Thursday, February 24 at 7 pm Journey with the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts ensemble as they delve into music relating to health, wellness and healing. Participants will explore musical eras in history. Edgewater My Grandmother Told Me: A Tribute to African American Women Saturday, February 19 at noon Using monologues, poetry and songs, actress Debra Mims leads the audience in this highly interactive walk through an important part of America’s history. Presenter: Young Audiences Arts for Learning Maryland
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The Ms. V Experience Wednesday, February 9 at 10 am Watch from home or join us at a library listed below to see
For Adults Special Events .............................4-5 Book Clubs and Movies ................6-7 Adult Learning ............................... 8 Health and Wellness ...................... 9 Leisure . ........................................ 10 Library Foundation News .......20-22 For Teens Club 1117 . ..............................18-19 Games ........................................... 19
For Kids Winter Holidays ........................... 11 Every Child Ready to Read ......12-13 Preschooler Events . ..................... 13 Special Events .............................. 14 Valentine’s Day Events ................. 15 STEM Programs . .......................... 17
For Families Winter Holidays ........................... 11 Special Events .............................. 15 Valentine’s Day Events ................. 15 Games .......................................... 19 For All Ages Black History Month ...................... 3 Movies . .......................................... 7 STEM Programs . .......................... 17 Games .......................................... 19
STEM@Your Library Science • Technology • Engineering • Math STEM education fosters a love of math and science by encouraging learners to engage in inquiry, logical reasoning, collaboration and investigation. See page 17 for STEM events. Elsewhere in Happenings , programs that incorporate STEM principles are designated with this icon: ⚛
R Author Talk: Leslie Gray Streeter Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 am Author and Baltimore native Leslie Gray Streeter, will discuss her book, Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid
Vanessa Brantley-Newton, award winning children’s author and illustrator of Becoming Vanessa, Just Like Me and Grandma’s Purse on the big screen. The author will read from one of her books, share what it’s like to be a writer and illustrator and teach children how to create a collage of their own. Art supplies will be provided. Libraries showing this virtual program: Broadneck, Crofton, Eastport-Annapolis Neck, Glen Burnie, Linthicum, Mountain Road and Severn.
Books with Words Like “Journey” in the Title . Her memoir looks at widowhood through the prism of race, mixed marriage and aging.
Discover sea turtles, page 17
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