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African American Genealogy

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hannah Lane will describe methods and resources related to African American genealogy research and for researching enslaved ancestors in Maryland. Reflecting on her personal experi...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
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Event Details:

Hannah Lane will describe methods and resources related to African American genealogy research and for researching enslaved ancestors in Maryland.

Chris Haley

The Path to Juneteenth

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Through images, text, and narrative, archivist and historian Chris Haley will deliver a presentation which shares some of the measures which were addressed leading up to and culmin...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Through images, text, and narrative, archivist and historian Chris Haley will deliver a presentation which shares some of the measures which were addressed leading up to and culminating in the Emancipation Proclamation, November 1, 1864 abolition

Various instruments laid out on floor including symbols, drum, keyboard, microphone, and guitar

The ABC's of Hip Hop

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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 ma...

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
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!

Ms. Niki

Ms. Niki's Music Class

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Described as "a new age cross between Mary Poppins and Ms. Frizzle" Ms. Niki is sure to please audiences of all ages.  Join music edutainer, Ms. Niki on a colorful adventure t...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Described as "a new age cross between Mary Poppins and Ms. Frizzle" Ms. Niki is sure to please audiences of all ages.  Join music edutainer, Ms.

Ms. Niki

Ms. Niki's Music Class

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Described as "a new age cross between Mary Poppins and Ms. Frizzle" Ms. Niki is sure to please audiences of all ages.  Join music edutainer, Ms. Niki on a colorful adventure t...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Described as "a new age cross between Mary Poppins and Ms. Frizzle" Ms. Niki is sure to please audiences of all ages.  Join music edutainer, Ms.

Baba Bomani

Baba Bomani's Open Mic

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it Bomani has been perf...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it Bomani has been performing his brand of thought provoking-head-nodding music on stages

Ms. Niki

Ms. Niki's Music Class

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Described as "a new age cross between Mary Poppins and Ms. Frizzle" Ms. Niki is sure to please audiences of all ages.  Join music edutainer, Ms. Niki on a colorful adventure t...

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Described as "a new age cross between Mary Poppins and Ms. Frizzle" Ms. Niki is sure to please audiences of all ages.  Join music edutainer, Ms.

Ms. Niki

Ms. Niki's Music Class

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Described as "a new age cross between Mary Poppins and Ms. Frizzle" Ms. Niki is sure to please audiences of all ages.  Join music edutainer, Ms. Niki on a colorful adventure t...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Described as "a new age cross between Mary Poppins and Ms. Frizzle" Ms. Niki is sure to please audiences of all ages.  Join music edutainer, Ms.

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Baba Bomani

Baba Bomani's Open Mic

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has be...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has been performing his brand of thought provoking-head-nodding music on

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewater Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Baba Bomani

Baba Bomani's Open Mic

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has be...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has been performing his brand of thought provoking-head-nodding music on

Baba Bomani

Baba Bomani's Open Mic

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has be...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has been performing his brand of thought provoking-head-nodding music on

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Baba Bomani

Baba Bomani's Open Mic

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has be...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has been performing his brand of thought provoking-head-nodding music on

Baba Bomani

Baba Bomani's Open Mic

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has be...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has been performing his brand of thought provoking-head-nodding music on

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Maryland City at Russett Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Maryland City at Russett Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

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)
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

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)
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

A woman holding a loud speaker.

Clínicas: Inmigración y Salud | Clinics: Immigration & Health

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Hispanic/Latino Interest, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Military/Veterans Interest, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Clínicas 1-Waleska Casiano-Matos, abogada de inmigración de Oficina Jurídica de Casiano, va a ofrecer consultas gratis de inmigración. Se puede dar consultas en inglés o español...

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Hispanic/Latino Interest, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Military/Veterans Interest, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Clínicas

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available with advanced notice for library-sponsored programs. To schedule an interpreter, complete this request form at least one week prior to the event date. For questions, email programming@aacpl.net.