(May 31, 2023 – Annapolis, MD) Anne Arundel County Public Library is offering the following programs in honor of Pride Month.
Preschoolers
Rainbow Family Storytime
Enjoy stories and songs of diversity, love and friendship. All are welcome!
Broadneck | Saturday, June 24 at 10:30 am
Brooklyn Park | Saturday, June 24 at 11:30 am
Deale | Saturday, June 3 at 11 am
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall | Friday, June 9 at 10:30 am
Glen Burnie | Saturday, June 24 at 11 am
Odenton | Wednesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm
Severna Park | Saturday, June 10 at 11 am
Kids and Families
Busch Annapolis
Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2 at 2 pm
Visit our Makerspace to make a button or sign to show off your true colors and pin your pride!
Monday, June 5 at 10:30 am
We will explore open-ended art activities and different mediums while being inspired by pop artist Keith Haring for a Pride Month celebration.
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
Thursday, June 1 at 4 pm through Friday, June 2 at 4 pm
Stop in for Pride-themed fun in an inclusive, family environment. Make and decorate accessories to wear to the 2023 Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival.
Odenton
Monday, June 26 at 4 pm
Drop in to visit our display of Pride-themed artwork. Want a piece of your art to be in the show? Art labeled with your name and contact information can be dropped off at the Odenton Library from June 21 to 24. Some size restrictions will apply.
Teens
Brooklyn Park
Thursday, June 15 at 4 pm
The youth coordinator from On Our Own of Maryland, Inc. will work with teens on mental health issues.
Crofton
Wednesday, June 7 at 4 pm
Learn some basic hand-sewing skills and create your own personal flag.
Deale
Colors of the Rainbow – A Pride Crafternoon
Friday, June 9 at 3:30 pm
Come craft with us as we make something unique and special! Supplies are provided.
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
Friday, June 30 at 5:30 pm
Take over the library during this after-hours event. Join us for an evening of snacks, crafts, video games and more in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Glen Burnie
Thursday, June 8 at 6 pm
Come one, come all! Anyone with a story to tell is invited to our zine-making event! Make an entire book out of just one sheet of paper and tell your own story.
Thursday, June 22 at 2 pm
Make a rainbow friendship bracelet to display your Pride!
Odenton
Monday, June 5 at 5 pm
Join us in our teen room for a viewing of Love, Simon (PG-13), and to make Pride-themed crafts.
Severn
Pride Arts & Crafts for Children & Teens
Friday, June 23 at 2:30 pm
Drop in to make unique crafts with provided supplies.
Adults
Broadneck
Each month we’ll view a documentary of LGBTQIA+ interest. All screenings will occur at 6 pm.
Coming Out: A 50-Year History – Tuesday, June 6
A Road Home – Tuesday, July 11
Out in the Open– Tuesday, August 8
Wednesday, June 21 at 6 pm
Join us to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles in a safe and healthy space. We will be discussing One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston.
Crofton
Queer Representation in Hollywood Films
We’ll analyze films from different decades and observe the way they represented queer individuals. All screenings will occur at 2 pm.
All About Eve – Saturday, June 3
Psycho (R) – Saturday, June 10
The Color Purple (PG) – Saturday, June 17
Everything Everywhere All At Once (R) – Saturday, June 24
Edgewater
Thursday, June 8 at 7 pm
Teens and adults are invited to enjoy The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes and meaningful discussion about LGBTQIA+ themes in literature in a safe and healthy space.
Glen Burnie
Monday, June 26 at 6 pm
Test your knowledge and learn something new at our Pride Month LGBTQ+ themed trivia night.
Odenton
Art Inspired by LGBTQ+ Artists
Monday, June 26 at 6 pm
Enjoy creating art inspired by the work of a favorite or newly discovered LGBTQ+ artist. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.