Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Winter 2024-25

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BLACK HISTORY MONTH MO V I E S

CLARENCE WARD III

FREEDOM SONGS: THE MUSIC OF BLACK HISTORY This play explores the role of music in Black American history, from slavery songs to jazz and R&B, featuring icons like Scott Joplin and Billie Holiday.

Experience the vibrant sounds of Clarence Ward III, the heart

For kids Linthicum Saturday, February 15 at 2 pm

of Baltimore’s jazz scene. Feel the joy in every note! Glen Burnie Saturday, February 1 at 2 pm

Severna Park Saturday, February 15 at 11 am

Maryland City Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 pm For teens and adults Crofton

Eastport-Annapolis Neck Carly Harvey Saturday, February 8 at 2 pm The queen of jazz herself, a powerhouse Blues artist from

Mountain Road R ⚛ Paint Like... Alma Thomas Saturday, January 25 at 2 pm Learn about the artist Alma Thomas and create art in her style. For kids R Art Journaling Wednesday, February 19 at 6 pm Create a collage in an art journal about an inspirational person! For teens and adults Carly Harvey performs at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library on Saturday, February 8.

Broadneck ⚛ Black History Month Tinker Lab Thursday, February 13 at 4 pm Learn about Black scientists and inventors with some open-ended, explorative fun! Busch Annapolis The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 5 pm Join us and enjoy catered receptions and panel discussions on key topics, available both in-person and virtually at Facebook.com/Cityof Annapolis . Partner: City of Annapolis

Chesapeake Underground: Presented by Blacks of the Chesapeake Saturday, February 1 at 11 am

Washington, DC, lights up the stage with her incredible blend of blues, jazz and soul, with both Indigenous and African American influences. For adults Meet Dr. King Saturday, February 22 at 11 am This engaging production highlights Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, from his childhood in Atlanta to his role as a civil rights leader. For kids

Join us for a special presentation by Blacks of the Chesapeake founder Vince Leggett, about how the Bay and tributaries were used in the underground railroad. For adults Celebrate Black Artists! Thursday, February 27 at 6 pm Learn about three famous Black visual artists from the 20th century and make art in their style to take home with you. For teens Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Black Excellence! Tuesday, February 4 at 2 pm Learn about talented African American individuals who have made positive impacts. There will be various activities and crafts to complete while learning! For kids Soul Dance Party Friday, February 28 at 10:30 am Join us for a morning of storytelling and dancing to music by famous African American artists! Wear your dancing shoes and join our Soul Train line! For preschoolers

Fences (PG 13, 2016) Brooklyn Park Tuesday, February 4 at 5 pm Selma (PG 13, 2014) Brooklyn Park Tuesday, February 18 at 5 pm The Little Mermaid (PG, 2023) Deale Wednesday, February 5 at 5 pm Linthicum Thursday, February 6 at 6 pm The Color Purple (PG-13, 2023) Linthicum Tuesday, February 4 at 2:30 pm Severna Park Thursday, February 20 at 5 pm Farewell, Amor (TV-MA, 2020) Mountain Road Monday, February 3 at 10:30 am For adults The Princess and the Frog (G, 2010) Odenton Kids “Drive-In” Movie Night Monday, February 17 at 5 pm Make a car to park at our theater. Daughters of the Dust (NR, 1991) Riviera Beach Monday, February 10 at 6 pm

The Magic of Capoeira Angola with Contramestre BabaJan Saturday, February 8 at 2 pm Experience Capoeira Angola with Contramestre BabaJan from Brazil! Enjoy a capoeira game, witness traditional music and learn basic movements and instrument playing in this vibrant Afro-Brazilian

R THE ABC’S OF HIP HOP Baba Bomani’s program uses rhythm and rhyme to teach reading and math concepts. Kids learn to rap the alphabet backward while enhancing listening skills and exploring Black history. Brooklyn Park

Glen Burnie Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 am Mountain Road Saturday, February 15 at 2 pm

Friday, February 28 at 11:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Saturday, February 22 at 2 pm

tradition. For kids

12 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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