Skip Auld, Anne Arundel County Public Library Chief Executive Officer
Library on the Go! W hile the weather may be cooling off, activities in our libraries and around the community are heating up. Our staff, in two new county-funded outreach vehicles, are visiting area festivals, community hubs and special events to bring the library to county residents. This is all in addition to hosting thousands of programs in our library branches. Thanks to funding from the Maryland Live! Local Development Council, a new library on wheels is on the road visiting neighborhoods served by the Severn Library and nearby locations. Pictured on the cover of this edition of Library Happenings (and also below), the vehicle
Barranquilla Carnival | Carnaval de Barranquilla The Cultural Dance Center presents Carnival of Barranquilla , an experience for all ages, including traditional dance performances, costumes and music from Colombia. El Centro Cultural de Danza presenta el Carnaval de Barranquilla una experiencia para todas las edades. Este evento incluye bailes tradicionales, vestuarios y música de Colombia. Crofton Saturday, October 7 at 11 am Sábado, 7 de octubre a las 11 am Deale Saturday, September 16 at 2 pm Sábado, 16 de septiembre a las 2 pm R Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturday, October 21 at 2 pm Sábado, 21 de octubre a las 2 pm
¡Mucha Música! – A Musical Journey To Latin America With Cantaré Un Viaje Musical A Latinoamérica Con Cantaré Cantaré introduces audiences to the beautiful songs and rhythms of Latin America, drawing from the musical heritage of the Caribbean, Central and South America. Cantaré performs songs in Spanish and Portuguese, while sharing the music’s cultural and historical background. Cantaré presenta bellas canciones y ritmos Latinoamericanos de la herencia musical del Caribe, América Central y América de Sur. Cantaré presenta canciones en español y portugués, compartiendo la historia cultural de la música. Brooklyn Park Friday, September 29 at 11:30 am Viernes, septiembre 29 a las 11:30 am Edgewater Saturday, October 7 at 2 pm Sábado, 7 de octubre a las 2 pm Severna Park Saturday, September 23 at 11 am Sábado, 23 de septiembre a las 11 am
Board of Library Trustees OFFICERS Christopher B. Nelson Chair Simmona E. Simmons 1st Vice Chair J. Robert Sapp III 2nd Vice Chair Laura J. Ellis Secretary Cathy Belcher Treasurer DIRECTORS Tim Lemke Lonni K. Summers MEMBERS Noah Comet Dalix Cruz James R. Estepp Ishani Gandhi Linda Gayle Damita McDonald JanElaine Smith Sandra L. Solomon Gerald P. Starr
called Twig (think smaller than a branch) will bring programs, resources and a collection of books to residents. The vehicle’s bold exterior design is the brainchild of local artist Comacell Brown. You can find Twig’s schedule at aacpl.net/services/Severn . There are thousands of programs and resources to enjoy inside our locations as well, including events to mark Hispanic Heritage Month, the Maryland STEM Festival, Native American Heritage Month, and Military Family Appreciation Month. There are truly programs for all ages and interests. Now is a great time to come to the library or meet us when we come to you!
DISCOVERIES: THE LIBRARY AT THE MALL Pretend Play: El Mercado Mercado Latino Ficticio Friday, September 22 at 10:30 am
Let’s Play Lotería! | ¡A Jugar Lotería! Saturday, September 30 at 2 pm Sábado, 30 de septiembre a las 2 pm Lotería is a popular board game played throughout Latin America. La lotería es un juego de mesa popular que se juega en toda América Latina. Fiesta de Arte Friday, October 6 at 10:30 am Viernes, 6 de octubre a las 10:30 am Join us for an art party celebrating Hispanic Heritage! We will have fun exploring vibrant colors, fun shapes and exciting patterns. ¡Únete a nosotros para una fiesta de arte que celebra la Herencia Hispana! Nos divertiremos explorando colores vibrantes, formas divertidas y patrones emocionantes. For preschoolers | para preescolares Bailes de Mi Tierra Dance Performance | Espectáculo de Danza Saturday, October 14 at 2 pm Sábado, 14 de octubre a las 2 pm Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month by watching a traditional Mexican folk dance performance by Bailes de Mi Tierra dance group! ¡Celebra el final del Mes de la Herencia Hispana viendo un espectáculo de danza tradicional por el grupo Bailes de Mi Tierra!
Viernes, 22 de septiembre a las 10:30 am Children will explore a pretend Latino market. Los niños usarán su imaginación en actividades que les permitirán explorar un Mercado Latino ficticio. For preschoolers | para preescolares Luis Garay: The Passion of the Drum Luis Garay: La Pasión e Inspiración del Tambor Saturday, September 23 at 2 pm Sábado, 23 de septiembre a las 2 pm A high-energy blend of South American, Caribbean and African rhythms. The program features many exotic instruments as well as the more familiar congas, bongos, timbales and drums. Una mezcla de ritmos energéticos sudamericanos, caribeños y africanos. El programa tendrá muchos instrumentos exóticos, incluyendo los más familiares congas, bongós, timbales y tambores. For kids | para niños Hispanic Heritage Crafternoon Tarde de Manualidades Monday, September 25 at 2 pm Lunes, 25 de septiembre a las 2 pm Create crafts from Latin America and the Caribbean. Crea artesanías de América Latina y el Caribe For kids | para niños
Busch Annapolis Flamenco with Arte Flamenco Flamenco con Arte Flamenco Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 pm Jueves, 5 de octubre a las 6:30 pm Learn about the history of one of Spain’s most famous traditional dances and enjoy some Sevillanas (short dances) hosted and performed by Arte Flamenco! Aprende sobre la historia de uno de los bailes tradicionales más famosos de España y disfruta de una sevillana (baile corto) presentada y ejecutada por Arte Flamenco. For adults | para adultos Deale R Día de los Muertos Crafternoon Tarde de Manualidades del Día de los Muertos Wednesday, November 1 at 3:30 pm Miércoles, 1 de noviembre a las 3:30 pm Join us for a fun and easy craft program where you create something unique using reusable material. Únete a nosotros para un programa de manualidades divertido y fácil donde crearás algo único utilizando material reutilizable.
Odenton R ⚛ Paired Program: Mexican Paper Flowers Programa en Pareja: Flores Mexicanas Hechas con Papel Monday, September 25 at 6:30 pm Lunes, 25 de septiembre a las 6:30 pm Adults can socialize and learn to make Mexican paper flower wreaths. Children will enjoy their own crafting time on the other side of the room. Ven a socializar y disfrutar de un tiempo tranquilo de manualidades mientras aprendes a hacer coronas de flores mexicanas hechas con papel. Los niños disfrutarán de su propio tiempo de manualidades en el otro lado de la habitación. Día De Los Muertos Family Storytime Hora del Cuento Familiar del Día de los Muertos Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 pm Miércoles, 1 de noviembre a las 6:30 pm Celebrate Día de los Muertos with stories! Cuentos para toda la familia. ¡Ven a celebrar el Día de los Muertos en nuestra hora del cuento familiar! For preschoolers | para preescolares
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FOR ADULTS Special Events ............................4-7 Arts and Crafts .............................. 5 Gardening and Nature ...................5 Learning and Enrichments .............6 Health and Wellness ...................... 7 Book Clubs .................................8-9 Author Visits ................................. 9 Foundation Report ................. 18-21
TEENS Book Clubs ....................................9 Author Visits ............................... 23 Special Events ........................ 22-23 Games ........................................ 23 ALL AGES Hispanic Heritage Month ...............3 Movies ........................................ 10 Native American Heritage Month...... 24
KIDS/FAMILIES Special Events for Families ........... 11 Military Family Appreciation Month and Veteran’s Interest ....... 11 Kindergarten Readiness ......... 12-15 Halloween Events ........................ 15 Book Clubs for Kids ...................... 16 Special Events for Kids 6 to 10...... 16 STEM Programs ........................... 17
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The donor funded icon brings awareness to the many wonderful programs and experiences that are a reality at your library thanks to community donors.
Library STEM Programs Promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Skills 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 Library Happenings, programs that incorporate STEM principles are designated with this icon: ⚛
See Also HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Film Screenings, page 10
2 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events . ⚛ STEM Program. See page 2 for details.
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