ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Sweet Success The Always Ice Cream and Pherm Brewing Company collaboration featuring the flavor, One Flew Over the
Esther D. Robinson Memorial Tree AT THE EASTPORT-ANNAPOLIS NECK LIBRARY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Linda Greene President Jane Campbell-Chambliss Vice President Tessie LaRose Ballard Secretary Martha O. Blaxall Treasurer Betsy Bender Vanessa Carter Noah Comet ex-officio Katie Prechtl Cooke Ishani Gandhi ex-officio Mary S. Hagerty Anne Hamel Stephen R. Holt Stacy L. Korbelak Ian Marchanti Kris Maslonka Don Rau Diane Rinaldo Karen W. Smith Tim Williams Skip Auld AACPL CEO and ex-officio FOUNDATION STAFF Cathleen Sparrow Executive Director and ex-officio Bethany Kerley Donor Engagement, Grants & Events Manager Julie L. Kizer Ball Development Manager Canela Listz Administrative Assistant
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Cookie’s Nest, proved a tremendous success. The campaign raised $4,620 to support the Anne Arundel County Public Library and spread awareness about the library’s mission across the county. This creative partnership not only delighted taste buds but also inspired community members to show their love for the library in a fun and meaningful way.
More than 400 community donors have come together to ensure that youth and adult literacy programs — including Summer @ Your Library — will continue to thrive in the year ahead. Together, we raised over $55,000. Every dollar makes a difference in helping the library transform lives. Thank You for Your Support!
Make a memorial gift to honor a loved one and support literacy and learning. Learn more at aacpl.net/EANtree , call 410-222-1199 or scan the code.
For the Love of the Library September 19, 2025 Busch Annapolis Library 1410 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401
Photo: (Left to right) Brothers Mark and Adam Cohen of Always Ice Cream, Cathleen Sparrow, Henry and Maurirose Jager of Pherm Brewing Company, Crofton Branch Manager Rachael Troianos Halbig and Bethany Kerley.
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Your Donations in Action
Because of your generous support, our branches can apply for “Big Ideas” funding. These projects — $5,000 and up — make a library more welcoming for all ages. Two recent projects came into fruition and are already impacting two branches in a profound way.
Wear your library love on your sleeve – or on a mug or totebag – with custom-designed AACPL merchandise, available online at Bonfire. A percentage of your purchase supports your library. See the whole line of products at bonfire.com/store/aacpl .
You can also scan the code or call 410-222-1199.
CHEERS to AACPL Local breweries are once again teaming up with the library for a month-long celebration of the library as a welcoming space where everyone belongs! Mark your calendars starting October 1, and look for more details on brewery dates and times.
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BUSCH-ANNAPOLIS READING CUBES The two side-by-side reading cubes nestled in the young readers area at Busch Annapolis allow for cozy reading time alone, with a parent or other friends. Recently after they were installed staff overheard, “WOW! These are NEW! They're so cool!!" The children proceeded to sit in them while reading and chatting with each other and referring to them as their "fort" for quite some time.
ODENTON NEW SEATING AREA At Odenton, the addition of a new seating area upstairs outside Club 1117 has provided customers with comfortable options for quiet reading, small group discussions and gathering for adults, young adults and families.
TOP FOUR REASONS YOU SHOULD COME TO THE HOTTEST COCKTAIL PARTY IN THE COUNTY! • Experience the library like never before. • Raise funds to ensure your library thrives. • Mix and Mingle with other library lovers. • It’s an absolute blast! Mark your calendars for September 19 and get excited!
For more information call: 410-222-1199
Every dollar makes a meaningful impact, and we are sincerely grateful for your continued dedication to the success of your library. Whether you donate annually, monthly or whenever you want to show your library love, your generosity is truly appreciated and used wisely. Your ongoing contribution is invaluable—thank you!
Text-to-Give Text “AACPL” to 50155
SCAN ME! aacpl.net/donate
For more information on these and other Foundation events, scan this code or visit aacpl.net/foundation/events .
The Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation (#20-5804064) is a charitable organization under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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