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An Introduction to Taiko, the Art of Japanese Drumming

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one’s voice in taiko, and a bit of...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one’s voice in taiko, and a bit of history and Japanese vocabulary, as well.

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Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc. will present an ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc.

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Modeumbuk-Sound of the Wind

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of Korea during a captivating modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones.  

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of Korea during a captivating modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones.  

Hula Maryland

Celebrate Asian Pacific Island Heritage Month with Hula Maryland

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Hula Maryland of Crofton who will teach us about hula, music and the traditions of the islands.

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest
Event Details:

Hula Maryland of Crofton who will teach us about hula, music and the traditions of the islands.

Let's Craft Flowers For Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Create colorful paper flowers and cards to decorate your house with!

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)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest
Event Details:

Create colorful paper flowers and cards to decorate your house with!

minari

AAPI Film Series - Minari

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Severn Library welcomes you to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month with a screening of Minari (2021). A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, MINARI follo...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Event Details:

Severn Library welcomes you to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month with a screening of Minari (2021). A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, MINARI follows a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in searc

Hallyu

SoCo Hallyu

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Everything from the northern reaches of Japan, east through China, South past the Himalayas, and west to the Phi...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Everything from the northern reaches of Japan, east through China, South past the Himalayas, and west to the Philippines - explore a world of pop culture and vibrant history.

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.

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K-Pop Trivia

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Games, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Are you the ultimate K-pop fan? Show off your knowledge of Korean bands, culture, fashion, and more in this fun trivia game.

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: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Games, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Are you the ultimate K-pop fan? Show off your knowledge of Korean bands, culture, fashion, and more in this fun trivia game.

Turning Red Poster

Movies At The Library: Turning Red (2022)

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Severna Park Library welcomes you to a transformational screening of Turning Red (2022). A thirteen-year-old girl named Mei Lee is torn between staying her mother's dutiful da...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Event Details:

Severna Park Library welcomes you to a transformational screening of Turning Red (2022). A thirteen-year-old girl named Mei Lee is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence.

Origami Crane

Origami Crafternoon

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Edgewater Library! Learn the Japanese art of origami, or paper folding. Make a simple paper crane or try a more advanced patt...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Edgewater Library! Learn the Japanese art of origami, or paper folding. Make a simple paper crane or try a more advanced pattern! All supplies will be provided.

Washington Toho Koto Society Concert

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

The Washington Toho Koto will perform the Japanese Koto in this educational concert for all ages.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

The Washington Toho Koto will perform the Japanese Koto in this educational concert for all ages.

A projector projecting a film

Anime Watch Party

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies

Anime/Manga Club

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!

Japanese lucky cat

Teen Anime Hangout

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout! Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, and...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout!

Hallyu

SoCo Hallyu

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Everything from the northern reaches of Japan, east through China, South past the Himalayas, and west to the Phi...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Everything from the northern reaches of Japan, east through China, South past the Himalayas, and west to the Philippines - explore a world of pop culture and vibrant history.

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.

Hallyu

SoCo Hallyu

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Everything from the northern reaches of Japan, east through China, South past the Himalayas, and west to the Phi...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Everything from the northern reaches of Japan, east through China, South past the Himalayas, and west to the Philippines - explore a world of pop culture and vibrant history.

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.

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Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

 

Japanese lucky cat

Teen Anime Hangout

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout! Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, and...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout!

Hallyu

SoCo Hallyu

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Everything from the northern reaches of Japan, east through China, South past the Himalayas, and west to the Phi...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Everything from the northern reaches of Japan, east through China, South past the Himalayas, and west to the Philippines - explore a world of pop culture and vibrant history.

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.

Regie Cabico image

Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

 

Regie Cabico image

Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

 

Regie Cabico image

Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

 

Regie Cabico image

Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

 

An image of the logo for Meki's Tamure Polynesian Art Group. It features a wooden sign with their name on it with a darker border. There is a guitar to the left, a flower to the right, and grass surrounding the left and right sides of the sign.

Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc. will present an ...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc.

bts butter prog

Severn Summer Dance Series: K-pop Dance | 세베른 여름 댄스 시리즈: 케이팝 댄스

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in K-pop or BTS? Do you like to dance? Then join us to learn the choreography to the chorus of BTS's "Butter".  케이팝이나 방탄소년단에 관심이 있으신가요? 춤을 좋아하세요? 그럼 같이 방...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Are you interested in K-pop or BTS? Do you like to dance? Then join us to learn the choreography to the chorus of BTS's "Butter". 

케이팝이나 방탄소년단에 관심이 있으신가요? 춤을 좋아하세요? 그럼 같이 방탄소년단의 'Butter' 코러스 부분의 안무를 배워보세요.

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.