Library News

AACPL Announces Special Events as Part of 9th Annual Maryland STEM Festival

(October 11, 2023 – Annapolis, MD) Officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library today announced a series of special events as part of the 9th annual Maryland STEM Festival, a family-friendly statewide celebration of science, technology, engineering and math that runs from October 13 to November 11.

Events include:  

Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation to Host Annual Gala Fundraiser

Check Out Curiosity is Theme for Busch Annapolis Library Event

(August 14, 2023 – Annapolis, MD) Officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) Foundation today announced the date for their annual fundraising gala, For the Love of the Library, set for Friday, September 22 at 6 pm at the Michel E. Busch Annapolis Library.

Malls across the U.S. transforming amid rise of e-commerce

Across the United States, some malls are undergoing big changes. Businesses such as animal shelters, trampoline parks and movie theaters are filling the spaces that have been left empty in recent years. NBC News’ Brian Cheung has the story.

Anne Arundel County Public Library hosts oyster reef-building program

Rebuilding healthy local waterways is a team effort. The Coastal Conservation Association and the Anne Arundel County Public Library recently hosted their second annual oyster reef-building program and FOX 5 photojournalist Ama Arthur-Asmah was there! “Coastal Conservation Association is a nationwide organization.

Volunteers make artificial oyster reef balls to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay

Families are cleaning the Chesapeake Bay, one oyster ball at a time. Today's rain couldn't stop this group at the library in Annapolis from helping the environment. Kids and parents mixed concrete to make reef ball molds. Tomorrow, they'll be put on to trailer and sent to a warehouse, where they'll cure for a year. Then, they're covered with baby oysters and sent off to the bay to help filter p

Library Announces Annual Summer at Your Library Challenge

Program Aims to Reduce Seasonal Learning Loss 

(June 5, 2023 – Annapolis, MD) Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) recently announced the return of its annual Summer @ Your Library (S@YL) program with the theme, “All Together Now” to promote kindness among youth.

Skip Auld and Steuart Pittman: There’s more to the story — of Anne Arundel County Public Library and its workers | COMMENTARY

 

Tuesday was National Library Workers Day. This is traditionally a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s hardworking library employees.

In these divisive and challenging times, librarians and other library staff deserve extra praise as they perform the duties of social worker, business coach, IT professional, teacher and advocate for the marginalized.

Library and Maritime Museum Partner to Offer Free Passes for Customers

 (April 4, 2023 – Annapolis, MD) Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) officials today announced a new addition to its Library of Things catalog available to all library customers. Family passes to visit the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park are now available for checkout with a library card.    

Annapolis woman authors book on history of hat industry on Main Street

In 1950s Annapolis, one would not be caught dead walking down Main Street without a hat. It was a key piece of the ensemble. Luckily, there was Mrs. Musterman’s shop.

Opened in 1921 at 197 Main St., L.P. Musterman Hat Shop sold the finest in hat couture, outfitting legislators, Naval Academy personnel and local leaders.

New Riviera Beach Library Expected to Open in September

Temp Library to Close July 15    

(March 23, 2023 – Annapolis, MD) Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) officials today announced that the new Riviera Beach Library will likely open in September. The temporary library at 8485A Fort Smallwood Road will close on July 15, as staff prepare to move to the branch’s permanent location at 1130 Duvall Highway.  

Library Adds Historic Annapolis Passes for Customers

(July 6, 2022–Annapolis, Md.) – Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) officials today announced a new addition to its catalog of items available for library customers. The newly added Historic Annapolis group passes allow admission to both the Museum of Historic Annapolis and the William Paca House and Garden located in downtown Annapolis.

Library Adds Hammond-Harwood House Museum Passes for Customers

(April 1, 2022–Annapolis, Md.) – Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) officials today announced a new addition to its catalog of items available for library customers. Family passes to visit the Hammond-Harwood House Museum in Annapolis are now available for checkout with a library card.

All Programs for Preschoolers Paused Through January 31, 2022

(January 5, 2022) Effective, January 6, the library is suspending all in-person programs for preschoolers through January 31. This action results from rising COVID-19 numbers, the inability of children under age 2 to mask, the lack of vaccines for kids under 5 and staffing shortages due to staff illness. 

Anne Arundel County Public Library Unveils New Logo, Website

Annapolis, Md., (December 7, 2021) –Officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) today unveiled the system’s new logo and website in a ceremony at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library. Two local families also put a lid on the library’s centennial anniversary celebration by closing a time capsule.  

AA County Library Meeting Rooms Now Open for Booking

(August 3, 2021–Annapolis, Md.) – Meeting rooms will reopen for public use starting Tuesday, September 7, officials for the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) today announced. Community groups and other organizations can now begin making reservations for the month of September.

 AACPL, County Executive Break Ground on New Riviera Beach Library

Annapolis, Md., (March 26, 2021)-- County Executive Steuart Pittman joined Library CEO Skip Auld and area elected officials to break ground on the new Riviera Beach Library at 1130 Duvall Highway in Pasadena. The 20,000 square foot building will double the size of the former facility and is expected to open in Summer 2022.

Anne Arundel County Public Library Goes Fine Free for All Customers

More than $361,000 in Old Fines Forgiven for 28,000 Customers 

Annapolis, Md., (March 2, 2021) -- Officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) today announced that all system materials are now fine free. Additionally, the library also waived $361,425 in old fines for customers. More than 28,000 people received the surprise savings.  

A Century of Reading

Bay Weekly

Colbert, Judy

I was a wide-eyed 12-year-old when I saw a book in my local library with my last name on the spine. The book was by Marvin Mudrick, a distant relative. We never met, but he definitely influenced my life as I promised myself that one day, I’d have a book with my name on the spine.  

Romance in the pages and online

Romance in the pages and online: Anne Arundel County Public Library celebrates 100 years of evolution from book repository to broad public resource

Capital Gazette

Sanchez, Olivia

Frances Smith has only lived five of her 77 years without knowing William Smith Jr. — the first five.

Statement on Racism By Library CEO Skip Auld

(June 3, 2020) So another black person was killed. This time, protests by diverse groups erupted and have enveloped our nation. Why it’s happening now after George Floyd’s killing, rather than last month after the video of Ahmaud Arbery’s death went viral, or in March when Breonna Taylor was shot in her home is not the point. Enough is enough. It’s time to speak out.