Black History Month - Donor Funded

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All African American Interest Events

Paint Like... Alma Thomas

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Mountain Road Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Arts & DIY, STEAM, Women’s Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Alma Thomas and create art in her style. 

Supplies are limited. Registration required. Kids in grades K-5 only. 

"Chesapeake Underground" presented by Blacks of the Chesapeake

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for a special presentation by Blacks of the Chesapeake entitled "Chesapeake Underground: Charting a course towards freedom.

Clarence Ward III

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Glen Burnie Library
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Clarence Ward III is widely recognized as the heart and soul of Baltimore’s jazz scene.

Black Excellence!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Come and learn about talented African American individuals who have made positive impacts. There will be various activities and crafts to complete while learning!

Teen Movie Afternoon: The Color Purple (2023; PG-13)

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (Ages 11+)
Linthicum Library
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Movies
Event Details:

Join us after an early dismissal day to enjoy a movie and snacks. The Color Purple is rated PG-13. Snacks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Busch Annapolis Library
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides)
Audience: Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis

The Cost of Free Labor

A discussion about the mental and physical trauma of unpaid labor by African Americans during Colonial Annapolis.

Family Movie Night - The Little Mermaid

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All
Deale Library
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: African American Interest, Movies
Event Details:

Enjoy a family friendly movie at the library. This month in celebration of Black History Month, we're showing the 2023 The Little Mermaid (PG). Get ready to sing along!

The ABC's of Hip Hop

10:30am - 11:30pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Glen Burnie Library
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Baba Bomani’s program uses rhythm and rhyme to explain basic reading and math concepts such as how to recognize syllables and showing how a rapper’s flow is simply a number bond math equation!

Carly Harvey

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport - Other In-library location
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

The queen of jazz herself, a powerhouse Blues artist from Washington, DC, lights up the stage with her incredible blend of Blues, Jazz, Soul, with both Indigenous and African American influences. Prepare to be blown away.

The Magic of Capoeira Angola with Contramestre BabaJan

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Busch Annapolis Library
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides)
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

See and experience while learning Capoeira Angola with Contramestre BabaJan from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian tradition that includes music, movement and community.

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

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