Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
LIBRARY INFO
All libraries are closed on Sundays in June, July and August . The seven branches that offer Sunday hours during the school year can be found on page 24. LIBRARY CLOSINGS Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19 Independence Day: Friday, July 4 EQUITY STATEMENT We advance diversity, inclusion, and belonging for our staff, customers, partners, and the whole community to create an equitable Library and society. We are committed to using our resources and partnerships to improve the lives of people of every race, ethnicity, culture, faith, age, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and gender. ---- Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided for library- sponsored programs upon request to the branch manager at least one week in advance of the program date.
Everyone Deserves Access to our Incredible Libraries Our libraries are the hearts of our communities. They are a safe space for people of all backgrounds and where many journeys begin, often by just opening a book. That spark of imagination and those discoveries have the potential to change the world. This is why I believe everyone deserves access to our incredible library services, especially during these times.
Odenton Library “Share Your Story With Pride” Art Show **See Page 14 for submission and event information**
Riviera Beach continued Pride Film Fest Series
Rainbow Family Storytime Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride with stories and songs of diversity, love and friendship. Broadneck Saturday, June 21 at 10:30 am Brooklyn Park Monday, June 23 at 6:30 am Deale Friday, June 20 at 10:30 am Discoveries: the Library at the Mall Saturday, June 7 at 2 pm Edgewater Monday, June 23 at 5:30 pm Glen Burnie Saturday, June 28 at 10:30 am Severna Park Saturday, June 14 at 10 am Pride Crafternoon All are welcome for an afternoon of rainbow and Pride-themed crafts! Deale Monday, June 16 at 6 pm (for teens) Edgewater Wednesday, June 25 at 4 pm (for all) Busch Annapolis R Little Artist Monday, June 9 at 10:30 am Explore art activities and different art mediums while being inspired by a well known painting. Flicks with Sticks The Birdcage (R, 1996) Saturday, June 28 2 to 4:30 pm Bring any needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie. Crofton R Healthcare and Intersectionality with FreeState Justice Wednesday, June 11 at 6 pm For adults Learn about biases affecting your healthcare and better advocate for yourself. This is a hybrid presentation. Register for the Zoom link.
Every Tuesday in June, we will show an award-winning film celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride. Refreshments served. The Color Purple
Deale Rainbow Sensory Play Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 am For preschoolers
Mountain Road continued Gender Affirming Clothes Swap
Tuesday, June 10 at 4 pm For teens and adults
(PG-13, 1985) June 3 at 5 pm The Birdcage (R, 1996) June 10 at 5:30 pm Kinky Boots (PG-13, 2005) June 17 at 5:30 pm But I’m a Cheerleader (R, 1999) June 24 at 5:30 pm
Explore the many textures and colors of the rainbow. This program is perfect for hands-on exploring and sensory play. R Art Night: Show Your Pride Tuesday, June 10 at 6 pm For adults Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? If so, join us to create art. Edgewater R After-Hours Lock In: Pride Night Friday, June 20 at 6 pm For teens Enjoy a fun night of games, crafts, snacks and more! Rainbow/Pride attire is welcome, as are friends and allies of all identities! Permission slips are required. Glen Burnie Pride Month Trivia Thursday, June 12 at 6 pm For adults Show off your knowledge of LGBTQ+ history and culture! Team up with friends or play solo.
Bring up to 15 items and find pieces that bring you joy. Early drop-offs start June 3, call for details! R Adult Book Club: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Tuesday, June 24 at 6:45 pm For adults Program is held virtually and in person. LGBTQ Crafternoon: Zines and Posters Wednesday, June 25 at 3 pm For teens and adults Celebrate queer history through art! Make zines and collage posters. Odenton Family Storytime: Let’s Celebrate Differences Saturday, June 14 at 10:15 pm For preschoolers Celebrate differences this month with our guest, Kindness Grows Here, Inc. The Queer Agenda Book Club For adults Okay, Cupid by Mason Deaver Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 pm
This year’s budget continues our investments in our library system. We have expanded our space at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, one of our most popular branches. We are funding the creation of a new library in Millersville that will be part of a YMCA facility. We are also designing a new, modern Glen Burnie Library and renovating our Brooklyn Park Library. At the core of it all, we continue to champion the power of education that our libraries provide daily. Here in Anne Arundel County, we understand how crucial our libraries are. Because we’ve been working hard to protect our communities and are willing to invest in the things that improve our lives, we have earned triple-A bond ratings from all three credit rating agencies for the third year in a row. This is proof that our responsible budgeting is paying off. With that, I hope you’ll visit one of our libraries soon and see all the amazing things they offer. A whole world of possibilities awaits you, one page at a time.
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BOARD of TRUSTEES OFFICERS Christopher B. Nelson, Chair Damita McDonald, 1st Vice Chair J. Robert Sapp III, 2nd Vice Chair Laura J. Ellis, Secretary Catherine Belcher, Treasurer DIRECTORS Tim Lemke Lonni K. Summers MEMBERS Margot Argeles Skip Auld, Ex-Officio
Severn R Pride Escape Room Wednesday, June 4 at 1, 3 and 5 pm For kids Work together to solve puzzles, learn LGBTQ+ history and uncover the security code needed to escape. Show Your Colors! Design Your Own Pride Flag Wednesday, June 25 at 3 pm For kids Enjoy a presentation on the development of the Pride flag and then design your own and share it! Severna Park Share Your Story With Pride
Inside This Issue BRANCH PAGES
MORE ITEMS OF INTEREST Pride Month...............................3 Online Programs.......................11 Summer @ Your Library........12-13 Pride Art Show....................... 14 Foundation Report ..............22-23 Kindergarten Readiness............24
Broadneck................................ 4 Brooklyn Park .........................16 Busch Annapolis........................5 Crofton ..................................10 Deale........................................6 Discoveries: The Library at the Mall................................7 Eastport-Annapolis Neck ...........8 Edgewater ................................9
Glen Burnie ............................17 Linthicum ...............................18 Maryland City at Russett .........11 Mountain Road .......................19 Odenton .................................14 Riviera Beach .........................20 Severn ...................................15 Severna Park ..........................21
Dylan Behler Noah Comet James R. Estepp Ishani Gandhi Simmona E. Simmons JanElaine Smith Sandra L. Solomon Gerald P. Starr
Maryland City at Russett R Make Art - Pride Month Tuesday, June 10 at 6 pm For teens and adults Learn about LGBTQIA+ artists
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 pm So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 pm
throughout history, then create a piece using one of those artist’s techniques. Mountain Road From Twilight to Sunshine: LGBTQ+ History in Maryland Wednesday, June 4 at 6:30 pm For adults Discover Maryland’s rich LGBTQ+ history with Ben Egerman! Learn about trans sailors, Jazz-era drag balls, bar raids and the rise of activism from the 1830s onward.
Community Art Project Tuesday, June 3 at 6 pm For teens and adults Use our materials to create a
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masterpiece for the Share Your Story With Pride Art Show. See page 14 for details. Movies at the Library
Riviera Beach R Pasadena Park and Pride Saturday, June 7 at 2 pm For all Enjoy music, crafts, games, storytime and a parked parade.
The Birdcage (R, 1996) Thursday, June 26 at 5 pm For adults
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