April is Arab American Heritage Month HENNA AROUND THE WORLD
Crofton Tatreez with Wafa Ghnaim Saturday, April 19 at 2 pm
Explore the varied ways henna has been adopted by cultural communities across the globe, from medicinal to body art. For adults Edgewater Tuesday, April 22 at 6 pm Maryland City at Russett Wednesday, April 9 at 6 pm
Join historian, Wafa Ghnaim, to learn about traditional Palestinian embroidery. For adults Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Pre-K Art Party Friday, April 18 at 10:30 am Create art inspired by Arab and Arab American artists. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Arabic Calligraphy Thursday, April 24 at 6 pm Explore the rich history and training of master calligraphers, then watch live demonstrations. For adults
Riviera Beach Saturday, April 5 at 2 pm
Glen Burnie Create Art inspired by Helen Zughaib Saturday, April 26 at 2 pm Create colorful works of art inspired by the artist. For kids Maryland City at Russett R Make Art! Thursday, April 10 at 6 pm Discover notable Arab American artists, and create an art piece using their styles or techniques. For teens and adults Author Visit: Susan Muaddi Darraj Wednesday, April 23 at 6 pm
Mountain Road
Malikat Al Dabke Performance Experience the vibrant rhythms of dabke with Malikat Al Dabke, the area’s first all-female troupe specializing in Arab-American and traditional dance.
R Adult Book Club Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj Tuesday, April 29 at 6:45 pm For adults
Odenton Kahlil Gibran Poetry Collage Tuesday, April 29 at 5 pm
Busch Annapolis Saturday, April 12 at 2 pm Odenton Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 am
Severn Saturday, April 19 at 2 pm Severna Park Saturday, April 5 at 2 pm
Join us for a collage project featuring the poetry of Kahlil Gibran, an Arab American poet and visual artist. Learn about his life and work and create your own masterpiece. For teens and adults
MOVIES Deale
Mountain Road El Houb: The Love (NR, 2022) Monday, April 7 at 10:30 am For adults
Enjoy a reading by the creator of Farah Rocks , discuss diversity in books and participate in a character-building activity for young authors! For kids
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet (PG, 2014) Saturday, April 12 at 2 pm For all ages
Anne Arundel County Public Library Branches All libraries are open Monday through Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm and Friday and Saturday:10 am to 5 pm Highlighted branches are open on Sundays, September through May only, from 1 to 5 pm
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 4115 Mountain Rd., Pasadena, MD 21122 410-222-6699
Odenton 1325 Annapolis Rd., Odenton, MD 21113 410-222-6277 Riviera Beach 1130 Duvall Highway, 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
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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