BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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Skip Auld, Anne Arundel County Public Library Chief Executive Officer
Christmas: December 24 - 26, 2023 New Years Eve and Day: December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 15, 2024 LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS Board of Trustees meetings are aired on our AACPL YouTube Channel . January 18 at 4 pm Anne Arundel County Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services. 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. BOARD of TRUSTEES OFFICERS Christopher B. Nelson, Chair Simmona E. Simmons, 1st Vice Chair J. Robert Sapp III, 2nd Vice Chair
A New Look for Library Happenings
Discoveries continued inventions using the peanut. Hear Booker T. Washington’s great oratory and be inspired by the story of the world’s first female, self-made millionaire, Madame C.J. Walker! For kids Eastport-Annapolis Neck Groundbreaking Geniuses Saturday, February 24 at 10:30 am Williams, mathematician Dorothy Vaughan, literary geniuses Ralph Ellison and Maya Angelou and the artistic brilliance of Alvin Ailey. Presenter: Bright Star Touring Theatre Mountain Road R Paint Like Jean-Michel Basquiat Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm Learn about the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and create art in his style. For kids Glen Burnie Nyame Nti West African Drummers Saturday, February 3 at 2 pm Enjoy a high-energy, uplifting and engaging African drumming performance that focuses on Africa’s rich history and culture. Odenton Be an Artist like Alma Thomas Saturday, February 3 at 2 pm Learn about local African American artist and activist Alma Thomas. Hear her life story and engage in art projects inspired by her artistic style. For kids Enjoy a show about amazing characters from Black history including surgeon Daniel Hale
Broadneck A Visit to Kofi’s Village Tuesday, February 6 at 6:30 pm Enjoy African percussion instruments,
We are so pleased to be sharing our newly designed Library Happenings newsletter. After receiving extensive feedback from staff and customers, we are proud to unveil a design that makes it easier to find events in the branches you most visit and more information about library resources. You told us you wanted to know more about what the library offers, and we listened!
through rhythmic drumming patterns, storytelling, call and response and movement! Crofton African American Genealogy Thursday, February 22 at 7 pm
⚛ THE ABC’S OF HIP HOP WITH BABA BOMANI Use rhythm and rhyme to explain basic reading and math concepts while breaking and discover how to rap the alphabet backward. Learn crucial active listening skills and Black history. For kids
While the new layout organizes events by branch, it precludes us from including all of the more than 1,000 programs we offer each quarter. But never fear, as we’ve made it easy to find all events at your favorite libraries with a handy QR code on each page. We’ve even grouped nearby branches together as well, since we know many of our customers visit more than one library. The one exception to this new format centers on our systemwide commemoration month events like Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. For each issue, we will continue to organize these events on their own page, no matter which branch is hosting. See page 3 for details on this issue’s special Black History Month events. With this new format, we look forward to opening your eyes to the incredible breadth of services and resources your library offers. Don’t forget to sign up to receive the newsletter electronically and information on branch events by email by visiting aacpl.info/emailnewsletter .
Brooklyn Park Friday, February 16 at 11:30 am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturday, February 17 at 10:30 am
Maryland City at Russett Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 pm
Hannah Lane, research archivist at the Maryland State Archives, will talk about researching African American genealogy using state and local resources. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall African Dance Through the Decades Saturday, February 3 at 2 pm Experience African history through movement and stories. Understand the meanings behind the movements and how they have evolved. Presenter: Dance Solutions Outreach For all They Pointed Them North: Black Jacks, Iron Furnaces, and The Underground Railroad Saturday, February 10 at 2 pm Join Ranger Tim from The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park to learn about the vital roles of Black Jacks and iron furnaces on the Underground Railroad. Discovery Theater presents: “Lions of Industry, Mothers of Invention” Saturday, February 24 at 2 pm Join a science fair of G.W. Carver’s
SOUL OF LANGSTON This one-man show translates the bittersweet wit and wisdom of Langston Hughes’ poetry into an inspiring story of resilience and persistence.
Mountain Road Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 pm
Severna Park Saturday, February 17 at noon
Inside This Issue We’ve redesigned Library Happenings to make it easier to find events at the branches in your area. Some popular events are listed below under Events of Interest to make them easier to find. BRANCH PAGES
Laura J. Ellis, Secretary Cathy Belcher, Treasurer DIRECTORS Tim Lemke Lonni K. Summers
MOVIE SCREENINGS
Brooklyn Park Hidden Figures (PG, 2016) Tuesday, February 6 at 6 pm The Hate U Give (PG-13, 2019) Tuesday, February 20 at 6 pm Busch Annapolis Flicks with Sticks Bring your needlework or craft
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (PG, 2022) Tuesday, February 13 at 2 pm Just Mercy (PG-13, 2019) Tuesday, February 20 at 2 pm Summer of Soul (PG-13, 2021) Tuesday, February 27 at 2 pm For adults Odenton Dedicated to Chaos (NR, 2000) Saturday, February 24 at 2 pm For adults
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 EVENTS OF INTEREST Black History Month ....................................... 3 Kindergarten Readiness . ................................ 12 Virtual Programs ........................................... 20 Movies ....................................3, 5, 6, 18, 19, 21 Adult Book Clubs ..................4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 18, 21 Teen Book Clubs .......................................10, 21 Kid Book Clubs .......................... 4, 10, 14, 19, 21 Foundation Report .................................... 22-23
MEMBERS Noah Comet James R. Estepp Ishani Gandhi Linda Gayle Damita McDonald JanElaine Smith Sandra L. Solomon Gerald P. Starr
project and enjoy a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to donate their work to Luminis Anne
Faith Steele Jeremy York
Arundel Medical Center. The Butler (PG-13, 2013) Saturday, February 10 at 2 pm
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. In Library Happenings, programs that incorporate STEM principles are designated with this icon: ⚛
This donor funded icon brings awareness to the many wonderful programs and experiences that are a reality at the library thanks to community donors.
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