PRIDE MONTH celebrating
A Note from Steuart Pittman , Anne Arundel County Executive
O ur libraries have time and again shown their superpowers – the power to connect, to educate and to innovate. Their power to connect provides our residents, local institutions, businesses and nonprofit organizations a safe space to share ideas, find solutions to difficult problems and to access vital resources. That heroism continues today through a recent pilot program in partnership with our Department of Health’s Gun Violence Intervention Team to distribute gun locks at library locations.
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
Teens Brooklyn Park LGBTQ+ Mental Health and You Thursday, June 15 at 4 pm
Adults Broadneck Pride Film Series
Preschoolers Rainbow Family Storytime Enjoy stories and songs of diversity, love and friendship. All are welcome!
Enjoy three documentaries of LGBTQIA+ interest. Coming Out: A 50 Year History (NR, 2017) Tuesday, June 6 at 6 pm A Road to Home (NR, 2015) Tuesday, July 11 at 6 pm Out in the Open (NR, 2013) Tuesday, August 8 at 6 pm Crofton Queer Representation in Hollywood Films We’ll analyze films from different decades and observe the way they represented queer individuals. All About Eve (NR, 1950) Saturday, June 3 at 2 pm Psycho (R, 1960) Saturday, June 10 at 2 pm The Color Purple (PG, 1985) Saturday, June 17 at 2 pm Everything Everywhere All At Once (R, 2022) Saturday, June 24 at 2 pm Edgewater discussion in a safe and healthy space to discuss LGBTQIA+ themes in literature. For teens and adults Glen Burnie LGBTQ+ Trivia Night Monday, June 26 at 6 pm Test your knowledge and learn something new at our Pride Month LGBTQ+ themed trivia night. Odenton R Art Inspired by LGBTQ+ Artists Monday, June 12 at 6:30 pm Enjoy creating art inspired by the work of a favorite or newly discovered LGBTQ+ artist. Supplies provided. R Pride Book Club Thursday, June 8 at 7 pm The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes Enjoy a great book and meaningful
The youth coordinator from On Our Own of Maryland, Inc. will work with teens on mental health issues. Crofton ⚛ Fly Your Flag Wednesday, June 7 at 4 pm Learn some basic hand sewing skills and create your own personal flag. Deale Colors of the Rainbow - A Pride Crafternoon Friday, June 9 at 3:30 pm Come craft with us as we make something unique and special! Supplies provided. Take over the library in this after-hours event. Join us for an evening of snacks, crafts, video games and more in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Glen Burnie Come one, come all, anyone with a story to tell is invited to our zine making event! Make an entire book out of just one sheet of paper and tell your own story. Pride Friendship Bracelets Thursday, June 22 at 2 pm Make a rainbow friendship bracelet to display your Pride! Odenton Pride Movie and Craft Hangout Monday, June 5 at 5 pm Join us in our teen room for a viewing of Love, Simon (PG-13) , and to make Pride-themed crafts. Severn Pride Arts & Crafts for Children & Teens Friday, June 23 at 2:30 pm Drop in to make unique crafts. Supplies provided. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall R Library Lock-In: Pride Night Friday, June 30 at 5:30 pm Tell Your Story Zines Thursday, June 8 at 6 pm
Their power to educate is evident in the multitude of information and resources that allow our families to explore new topics, and learn new skills. We see that power through the Kindergarten Readiness Program hard at work in our communities addressing the disparities in opportunity and progress that come from children not being prepared to enter school. With the need to respond to the changing demands of our residents post-pandemic and in an ever evolving world, the libraries responded with innovation. They took their services mobile to reach disconnected residents and created new ways to nurture curiosity and creativity. That work was made possible by the dedicated, forward-thinking library leadership and staff – we thank them.
Broadneck | Saturday, June 24 at 10:30 am Brooklyn Park | Saturday, June 24 at 11:30 am Deale | Saturday, June 3 at 11 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall | Friday, June 9 at 10:30 am
Glen Burnie | Saturday, June 24 at 11 am Odenton | Wednesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm Severna Park | Saturday, June 10 at 11 am
Treasurer DIRECTORS Dalix Cruz JanElaine Smith MEMBERS Noah Comet James R. Estepp Ishani Gandhi Tim Lemke Damita McDonald Sandra L. Solomon Gerald P. Starr Faith Steele Lonni K. Summers Jeremy York
This year’s budget invests in progress by providing additional funding to increase library staff salaries, funding the planning and construction of new library facilities, and continuing the Kindergarten Readiness Program so that our goal of 76% percent of students ready for Kindergarten by 2026 becomes a reality. We know we have more to do to fulfill our obligation as stewards of county government to grow the wages of our public servants, and continue to provide critical services, while also setting ourselves up for future economic challenges. We will do so with the certainty that our libraries are valuable partners.I look forward to continuing that partnership as we connect, educate and innovate so we can truly make Anne Arundel County The Best Place – For All .
Kids and Families Busch Annapolis Pin Your Pride Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2 at 2 pm Visit our Makerspace to make a button or sign to show off your true colors and pin your pride! R Little Artist Monday, June 5 at 10:30 am We will explore open-ended art activities and different mediums while being inspired by Keith Haring for a Pride Month celebration. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Prep for Pride Thursday, June 1 at 4 pm through Friday, June 2 at 4 pm Stop in for Pride-themed fun in an inclusive, family environment. Make and decorate accessories to wear to the 2023 Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival. Odenton Pride Art Show Reception Monday, June 26 at 4 pm Drop in to visit our display of Pride-themed artwork. Want a piece of your art to be in the show? Art labeled with your name and contact information can be dropped off at the Odenton Library from June 21 to 24. Some size restrictions will apply.
Scan to view how this year’s budget invests in the future of Anne Arundel County.
New Riviera Beach Library to Open September 6 The new Riviera Beach Library is slated to open with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 6. The new building will feature an expanded children’s area and program space, dividable community meeting room, individual collaboration spaces, outdoor space and an entire collection of new materials. Learn more at aacpl.net/services/riviera-beach .
In this issue of Library Happenings FOR ADULTS
KIDS/FAMILIES Events for Families ...................... 10 Events for Kids ............................ 11 Summer@Your Library ........... 12-13 Kindergarten Readiness ......... 14-16 STEM Events ................................ 24
TEENS Movies ..........................................9 Club 1117 .............................. 22-23 STEM Events ................................ 24 ALL AGES Pride Month ..................................3 Movies ..........................................9
The donor funded icon brings awareness to the many wonderful programs and experiences that are a reality at your library thanks to community donors. Why not say foundation funded? The Library Foundation is the conduit that stewards gifts given to your library. Donors are the ones that truly make the magic happen and we are so grateful for your support.
Special Events ............................4-7 Arts & Crafts ..................................5 Gardening & Nature ......................6 Health & Wellness ......................... 6 Learning & Enrichment ..................7 Book Clubs ....................................8 Foundation Report ................. 18-21
LGBTQIA+ Book Club Page 8
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 the back cover for STEM events. Elsewhere in Library Happenings, programs that incorporate STEM principles are designated with this icon: ⚛
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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