NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
LESSONS FROM THE ANIMAL PEOPLE All cultures have used stories to explain the world and its many beings and to help listeners make a relationship with Earth. Come listen, laugh and learn. Broadneck Tuesday, November 21 at 2 pm Brooklyn Park Thursday, November 16 at 4 pm Eastport-Annapolis Neck Tuesday, November 21 at 10:30 am Severna Park Saturday, November 18 at 11 am
Busch Annapolis R Native Americans of Maryland Saturday, November 4 at 2 pm
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall R Lost Civilizations Escape Room! Monday, November 20 at 1 pm Work as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out of the ancient civilizations of North, Central and South America! For teens Games Galore: Native American Games Tuesday, November 21 at 2 pm Enjoy traditional Native American games alongside modern-day board games, card games, the Nintendo Switch and more! For kids Edgewater R Paint Night Thursday, November 2 at 6 pm Spend an evening learning about Native American artists and create art inspired by their work! Submit your creation to be displayed in the Club 1117 gallery. All supplies will be provided. For teens
⚛ NATIVE AMERICAN CODE TALKERS Explore the history of how the U.S. military used the unique languages of Native Americans to send secure voice communications in both World Wars. World War II Navajo Code Talker Thomas Begay at a Department of the Interior event in 2016.
Learn about how Native Americans made use of local natural resources through friction fire-making methods, tool use and
Brooklyn Park: Talking in Code Tuesday, November 14 at 6 pm For all ages R Online Event: The History of Navajo Code Talkers Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 pm For teens and adults Presenter: National Cryptologic Museum
communication techniques. Presenter: Irvine Nature Center For kids Deale Preschool Art Friday, November 3 at 10:30 am
U.S. Marine Corps Code Talkers at the Battle of Bougainville in December 1943.
Join us for fun preschool art where your little ones will have the opportunity to create and explore art inspired by Native American artists. R Art Night: Dreamcatchers Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 pm Make a dreamcatcher and learn more about this tradition. For adults
PISCATAWAY NATION SINGERS & DANCERS The Piscataway were the first Native Americans to encounter Captain John Smith along the banks of the Potomac River in 1608. Today, the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers carry on the long-standing traditions, culture and heritage of their indigenous ancestors. Deale Tuesday, November 14 at 6 pm Glen Burnie Saturday, November 11 at 11 am
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 only, 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 Express service open at new location: 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 New location to open by end of 2023 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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