Women’s HISTORY month Broadneck Women in Space Tuesday, March 8 at 4 pm Odenton The Art of Women Wednesday, March 23 at 6 pm
Skip Auld, Anne Arundel County Public Library Chief Executive Officer
Libraries Respond to Community Needs As we approach the two-year mark of living in a global pandemic, I can’t help but feel immense pride in and gratitude for the roughly 450 Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) employees. These hardworking individuals (my colleagues!) have exhibited an extraordinary amount of creativity, flexibility, compassion and gumption over the last 24 months. Responding to the needs in their communities, library staff have built countless new services like curbside pickup, virtual programs and Chromebook borrowing. In addition to the work we are known for, specifically loaning out books, movies and music, AACPL
Board of Trustees OFFICERS William A. Shorter, Jr. Chairman Joyce C. Miller 1st Vice Chairman J. Robert Sapp III 2nd Vice Chairman Laura J. Ellis Secretary Barbara D. Maxwell Treasurer DIRECTORS James R. Estepp Simmona E. Simmons TRUSTEES Leslie A. Anderson Tonya E. Baroudi Cathy Belcher Dalix Cruz JanElaine Smith Sandra L. Solomon Gerald P. Starr M. Brooke Toomey
staff have helped people navigate the safety net benefits process and get jobs. Library employees have given away food, books, diapers and wipes. In fact, our Discoveries Library location opened a community pantry in July for baby and menstrual products and have served over 1,300 people already. What I am perhaps most proud of is the life-saving public health work we have done over the last year. As of February 1, we have given out nearly 65,000 COVID-19 test kits and 250,000 high-quality masks and held nearly 65 vaccine clinics. Some may argue that it’s not the responsibility of the library to do this type of work. I would vehemently disagree. Libraries are trusted community resources that are vital to the health and wellbeing of a community. Residents know that when they come to the library, they can feel confident in what they discover and in what they receive whether that’s a COVID-19 test kit, training on how to build a resume or kindergarten readiness classes. Best of all, we proudly serve everyone! As we move into our 101st year of service, I’d like to thank our current and past employees for their compassionate dedication to the people of Anne Arundel County. Together, we remain committed to helping build a welcoming, resilient community where all can realize life to its fullest potential.
Explore the evolution of women in art from the past to the new pioneers while exploring and using the techniques that those women used. Presenter: Oliver James For ages 6 and up Riviera Beach Girl Power Storytime Saturday, March 12 at 11 am Join us for stories celebrating girl power.
Local solar system ambassador Daryl Cooke from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab will discuss the accomplishments and contributions of women in the space program. Brooklyn Park Self Defense for Women & Everyone Else Saturday, March 19 at 2 pm Take a free self-defense lesson in Kung Fu from theWulin Institute.
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Busch Annapolis R Hear Me Roar! Legacy of the Suffragettes Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 pm
Mountain Road Amelia Earhart - The Fun of It! Thursday, March 10 at 7 pm
Women fought for the right to vote for centuries all over the world. Risking insult, abuse, imprisonment and death, women of all ages wanted to be full citizens. Learn about their history and legacy. For children and teens
In this issue of Library Happenings
Amelia Earhart was much more than just a brave pilot and aviation pioneer. She was also a photographer, truck driver, teacher, nurse and clothing designer who inspired women to follow their dreams. Follow her dangerous career as the first woman to solo the Atlantic and first person to solo the Pacific Ocean. Meet the fascinating people who supported her adventures, including Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Presenter: Award-Winning Actress and Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung
FOR ADULTS Women’s History Month .................. 3 Events for Adults .......................... 4-9 Human Library ................................ 4 Arts and Crafts ................................ 6 Genealogy ....................................... 6 Money Matters ................................ 7 Gardening and Nature .................... 7 Adults Skills and Learning . ............. 8 Computer Training .......................... 8 Cooking . .......................................... 8 Book Clubs ....................................... 9 Older Americans Month ................ 24
FOR KIDS/FAMILIES Community Baby Shower . ................4 Events for Families .....................10-11 Touch a Truck ...................................10 Maryland Day Celebrations ............ 10 Stuffed Animal Sleepovers .............. 10 St. Patrick’s Day ...............................11 Every Child Ready to Read ..........12-13 Events for Preschoolers ...................13 Events for Kids 6 to 10 .....................14 Book Clubs .......................................14 STEM Events . ...................................22
FOR TEENS Games . ............................................15 Club 1117 ...................................16-17 TikTok Events ...................................16 Book Clubs .......................................16 Anime and Manga Clubs ................. 17 Movies .............................................17 STEM Events . ...................................22 FOR ALL AGES Women’s History Month ....................3 Asian Pacific Heritage Month . ........ 11 Movies ..............................................17
R Virtual Events Feminist Activism: Format, Form and Pattern Wednesday, March 9 at 7 pm Examples of contemporary and historical feminist activism will be explored. Presenter: Heather Rellihan, Ph.D., Professor, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Anne Arundel Community College
STEM @ Your Library SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH STEM education fosters a love of math and science by encouraging learners to engage in inquiry, logical reasoning, collaboration and investigation. See page 22 for STEM events. Elsewhere in Happenings , programs that incorporate STEM principles are designated with this icon: ⚛
Women Leading Anne Arundel Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 pm Join a discussion with women in
leadership roles in Anne Arundel County. Speakers include: Anne Arundel County Fire Chief TrishaWolford, Senator Sarah Elfreth, Delegate Shaneka Henson and Delegate Dana Jones.
National League of Women Voters prepare to encourage women to vote in 1924.
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Author Helaine Becker Presents “Pirate Queen: A Story of Zheng Yi Sao” Wednesday, March 30 at 4 pm Children will enjoy this program about the most powerful
About the cover: From left, Library staff Miriam Amores, Annie Osorio and Vilma Sandoval-Sall pose in the teen area of the Busch Annapolis Library. Learn more about the hard work of all library staff in the column above from AACPL CEO Skip Auld.
pirate in history. For ages 6 to 10
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