(March 28, 2024 – Annapolis, MD) Anne Arundel County Public Library is offering the following events at area libraries to recognize April’s Arab American Heritage Month.
Malikat Al Dabke Performance
Join us for an awe-inspiring performance by Malikat Al Dabke (Queens of Dabke) and experience the vibrant and rhythmic traditional dance form known as Dabke.
Friday, April 12 at 11:30 am (Brooklyn Park)
Saturday, April 13 at 2 pm (Discoveries: The Library at the Mall)
Saturday, April 20 at 11 am (Severna Park)
Saturday, April 20 at 2 pm (Severn)
For all ages
Deale
Friday, April 19 at 10:30 am
Preschoolers will have the opportunity to create and explore art inspired by Arab American artists.
Edgewater
Saturday, April 20 from 10 am – 4 pm
Mosaics, an art form that originated in the Middle East, feature prominently in Arabic artwork. Make your own paper mosaic at the library.
Mountain Road
Monday, April 1 at 10:30 am
Join us for coffee and snacks as we watch Arab Blues (rated G) in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month.
Tuesday, April 30 at 7 pm
Join us for a hybrid discussion of As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh. Registration is required to receive Zoom link and opens two weeks before event.
Odenton
Be An Architect Like Zaha Hadid
Monday, April 1at 2:30 pm
Learn about the life and groundbreaking work of Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid and do hands-on STEAM projects inspired by her designs.
For kids
Severn
Family Art Night: Palestinian Artists
Monday, April 8 at 6 pm
Explore the work of talented Palestinian artists and create your own artwork using inspiration from the different artistic styles!
For a complete list of Arab American Heritage Month events and book recommendations, visit our webpage.