Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Spring 2023

Women's HISTORY MONTH

Discoveries: The Library at the Mall ⚛ Women in STEM Saturday, March 25 at 2 pm

Young scientists will discover the accomplishments of famous women scientists through hands-on experiments inspired by their work. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Meet Mrs. Musterman, Milliner and Entrepreneur

Mae C. Jemison

Odenton ⚛ Women in STEM Storytime Wednesday, March 1 at 6:30 pm

Linthicum Documentaries for Women’s History Month Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 pm

Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm Who was Mrs. Musterman? A single mom, entrepreneur and much beloved 20th Century Annapolitan whose hat shop on Main Street is remembered still. Elizabeth Leah Reed describes not only the life of

Join us for stories, songs and activities as we explore the wide world of science, technology, engineering, math and the women who helped shape it.

Severna Park Girl Power Hour Saturday, March 25 at 11 am Celebrate girl power with stories and activities. R Online Events Fearless Females: Taking Courageous Action Thursday, March 16 at 7 pm

Enjoy some groundbreaking feminist documentaries. It Happens to Us (Recommended for ages 14+; 1971)

The Edge of Each Other’s Battles: The Vision of Audre Lorde (NR; 2002)

⚛ Rosie the Riveter Day Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 pm Take part in a special craft, story and activities! Rosie costumes encouraged. Mountain Road Julia Child - Queen of Cuisine Thursday, March 9 at 7 pm Award-winning actress and

this empowered and inspirational woman, but also the history of millinery and the process of writing the book. Glen Burnie Women’s History Month Storytime Saturday, March 18 at 11 am Get a fresh perspective on the past at a storytime honoring trailblazing women and their achievements throughout history.

This is an interactive workshop for individuals who identify as women - including cis, trans and nonbinary. Are you ready to reach the next level of self-awareness? Are you ready to discover what it’s like to be unapologetically authentic? In one hour, you will embrace the value you bring to the world, communicate with confidence and take courageous action.

Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung cooks up her own recipe for fun as the witty Julia Child.

See also: Women in STEM: The James Webb Space Telescope, page 23

⚛ STEM Program. See page 2 for details.

Anne Arundel County Public Library Branch Locations All libraries are open Monday through Thursday: 10 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday:10 am to 5 pm ( except where noted below) Highlighted branches are open on Sundays, September through May, from 1 to 5 pm * Discoveries hours: Monday through Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm and Friday and Saturday:10 am to 5 pm ( Sunday hours as above)

Broadneck 1275 Green Holly Dr., Annapolis, MD 21409 410-222-1905 Brooklyn Park 1 East 11th Ave., Baltimore, MD 21225 410-222-6260 Michael E. Busch Annapolis 1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401 410-222-1750 Crofton 1681 Riedel Rd., Crofton, MD 21114 410-222-7915

Deale 5940 Deale-Churchton Rd, Deale, MD 20751 410-222-1925 and 410-867-4164 *Discoveries: The Library at the Mall 2550 Annapolis Mall Rd., Annapolis MD 21401 410-222-0133

Glen Burnie (& Library by Mail) 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-222-6270 Linthicum 400 Shipley Rd., Linthicum, MD 21090 410-222-6265 Maryland City at Russett 3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD 20724 410-222-1070 Mountain Road 4730 Mountain Rd., Pasadena, MD 21122 410-222-6699

Odenton 1325 Annapolis Rd., Odenton, MD 21113 410-222-6277 Riviera Beach 8485A Ft. Smallwood Rd., Pasadena, MD 21122 410-222-6285 Severn 2624 Annapolis Rd., Severn, MD 21144 410-222-6280 Severna Park 45 W. McKinsey Rd., Severna Park, MD 21146 410-222-6290 TEMPORARY LOCATION

Eastport-Annapolis Neck 269 Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis, MD 21403 410-222-1770 Edgewater 25 Stepneys Ln., Edgewater, MD 21037 410-222-1538

Anyone needing special accommodations should contact the appropriate library branch at least seven days in advance of the event. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in an alternative format upon request.

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