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Genealogy Crash Course: Researching Ancestors in the US Military

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use online resources and strategies to research your ancestors’ US Military service. The class will also include information about how to use military archives in your...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use online resources and strategies to research your ancestors’ US Military service. The class will also include information about how to use military archives in your research.

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Genealogy Circle

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us each month for a tour of a different library genealogy resource. Afterwards, bring your genealogy questions to share with the group and brainstorm ways to break down that b...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us each month for a tour of a different library genealogy resource. Afterwards, bring your genealogy questions to share with the group and brainstorm ways to break down that brick wall!

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Young Historians: Ancient Rome

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Travel back in time! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures. This month: Ancient Rome

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: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Travel back in time! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures.

This month: Ancient Rome

Child with book sitting on globe.

Time Tours: Memorial Day

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Discoveries! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Drop in ...

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: History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Discoveries! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 4pm and 7pm.

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...

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

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

aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown, in the middle of the ocean

Naval Aviation Maintenance in World War II

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stan Fisher, Naval Officer, history professor at the US Naval Academy and author, presents his argument that, during the Second World War, America's naval war against Japan did not...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest
Event Details:

Stan Fisher, Naval Officer, history professor at the US Naval Academy and author, presents his argument that, during the Second World War, America's naval war against Japan did not achieve sustained success until enough enlisted aircraft technicia

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

Stonewall Inn

The First Pride was a Riot: The enduring legacy of Stonewall

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Saundra Mitchell, acclaimed editor of the LGBTQIA+ anthology series All Out, Out Now, Out There, and author of the award-winning Shadowed Summer and All The Things We Do in the Dar...

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

Saundra Mitchell, acclaimed editor of the LGBTQIA+ anthology series All Out, Out Now, Out There, and author of the award-winning Shadowed Summer and All The Things We Do in the Dark, presents "The First Pride was a Riot: The Enduring Legacy of Sto

Young Historians: Treasure Hunt

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Explore the world around you as we travel back in time to the age of adventurers! Young historians will have the opportunity to learn how explorers used maps and tools to trav...

Required
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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Explore the world around you as we travel back in time to the age of adventurers! Young historians will have the opportunity to learn how explorers used maps and tools to travel the world, and will work together on their very own treasure hun

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Time Tours: Pirate Adventure

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Discoveries! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Drop in ...

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: History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Discoveries! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 4pm and 7pm.

Early Pride

From Twilight into Sunset: LGBTQ+ History in Maryland

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

For as long as there has been a place called Maryland, there have been people whom we would today see as fitting within the LGBTQ+ community. As cities grew in the 19th century, ne...

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: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

For as long as there has been a place called Maryland, there have been people whom we would today see as fitting within the LGBTQ+ community.

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From Twilight to Sunshine: LGBTQ+ History in Maryland

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Before language existed to identify persons whose gender expression and/or sexuality were non-conforming, nineteenth and early twentieth century local newspapers offered tantalizin...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Before language existed to identify persons whose gender expression and/or sexuality were non-conforming, nineteenth and early twentieth century local newspapers offered tantalizing clues that all was not straight and narrow.

antique clock surrounded by pocket watches

Virtual Visit: Antiques & Collectibles: Just the Basics, Please

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, History & Genealogy, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Collecting antiques is a popular and fascinating hobby. In this presentation we'll look at aspects of collecting that anyone new to the field will want to know, including a bit abo...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, History & Genealogy, Older Americans, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Collecting antiques is a popular and fascinating hobby.

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: The King's Speech (2010, R)

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis An...

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Movies
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters also very welcome.

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.

Using the New FamilySearch Full Text Search

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

At RootsTech 2024, FamilySearch announced a full text search that helps you find historical records using artificial intelligence (AI). Learn about this new capability, how it make...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

At RootsTech 2024, FamilySearch announced a full text search that helps you find historical records using artificial intelligence (AI).

Young girl holding red book and sitting on globe

Time Tours: Dinosaur Adventure

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Discoveries! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Drop in ...

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: History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Discoveries! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 4pm and 7pm.

Young Historians: Treasure Hunt

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Explore the world around you as we travel back in time to the age of adventurers! Young historians will have the opportunity to learn how explorers used maps and tools to trav...

Required
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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Explore the world around you as we travel back in time to the age of adventurers! Young historians will have the opportunity to learn how explorers used maps and tools to travel the world, and will work together on their very own treasure hun

Young girl holding red book and sitting on globe

Time Tours: Olympic Adventure

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Discoveries! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Drop in ...

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: History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Discoveries! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 4pm and 7pm.

Baltimore Gay Alliance participating in New York City's Christopher Street Parade in 1976.

From Twilight to Sunshine: LGBTQ+ History in Maryland

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For as long as there has been a place called Maryland, there have been people whom we would today see as fitting within the LGBTQ+ community.    As cities grew in the ...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

For as long as there has been a place called Maryland, there have been people whom we would today see as fitting within the LGBTQ+ community.   

Young Historians

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Travel back in time! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures.

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Travel back in time! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures.

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.