Anne Arundel County Public Library Hosts Events to Honor Pride Month 

(May 28, 2024 – Annapolis, MD) Anne Arundel County Public Library is offering the following events at area libraries to recognize June’s Pride Month. 

Pride Art Nights 

Tuesdays, June 4 and 25 (Art Show Reception) and Monday, June 17 at 6 pm (Odenton) 

Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 pm (Maryland City at Russett) 

Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 pm (Crofton) 

Pieces created can be submitted June 1-18 for the Pride Art Show, on display at the Odenton Library from June 25 - August 15. 

For adults and teens 

 

Rainbow Storytime 

Friday, June 7 at 10:30 am (Discoveries: the Library at the Mall) 

Saturday, June 15 at 11 am (Severna Park) 

Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 am (Broadneck and Glen Burnie) 

All families are invited for stories and songs about diversity, love and friendship.  

For preschoolers 

 

From Twilight to Sunshine: LGBTQ+ History in Maryland 

Monday, June 24 at 6:30 pm (Severna Park) 

Monday, July 1 at 6:30 pm (Odenton) 

Saturday, August 24 at 11 am (Linthicum) 

After reviewing the early years, this adult program will look at the beginnings of the current movement toward LGBTQ+ visibility and rights. Presenters include staff from the Enoch Pratt Free Library and Baltimore Heritage LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour Guides.  

For adults 

 

Busch Annapolis 

Little Artist 

Monday, June 10 at 10:30 am 

Preschoolers are invited to explore open-ended art activities and different art mediums while being inspired by Andy Warhol. 

 

Crofton 

1,000 Books Rainbow Ball 

Saturday, June 15 at 10:30 am 

Preschoolers are invited to enjoy stories and songs of diversity, love and friendship. 
 

Deale 

Pride Family Social 

Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 3 pm 

Come together to meet, socialize and grow your community with other LGBTQ+ families. Children are welcome. Light refreshments provided. 

For all ages 

 

Discoveries: The Library at the Mall 

Library Lock-In: Pride Night 

Friday, June 14 at 5:30 pm 

Teens will enjoy a low-key night of crafts, snacks, video games and more! 

 

Edgewater 

Pride BinGLOW 

Thursday, June 27 at 5:30 pm  

Celebrate Pride Month with glow-in-the-dark family bingo! Wear your brightest and most colorful attire. For all ages 

 

Glen Burnie 

Pride Month Teen Movie Night 

Wednesday, June 5 at 6 pm  

Hang out and celebrate with an LGBTQ+ themed movie night! Friends of all identities and orientations welcome. 

 

LGBTQ+ Trivia Night 

Thursday, June 13 at 6 pm  

Test your knowledge and learn something new at our Pride Month LGBTQ+ themed trivia night. 

For teens and adults 

 

Mountain Road 

Be Gay, Do Crimes Role-Playing Game 

Thursday, June 20 at 6 pm 

Teens will join friends in cyberpunk role-playing inspired by the events of Stonewall and celebrate queer liberation. 

LGBTeen Crafternoon Partay 

Thursday, June 27 at 2 pm 
Join us at the library for queer camaraderie, pride-themed crafts and snacks for an afternoon of fun. 

MockTales 

Saturday, June 29 at 11 am 
Celebrate Pride Month by drinking queer-themed mocktails while talking about queer books and crafts.  

For teens and adults 

 

Odenton 

Let’s Celebrate Differences: Pride 

Saturday, June 22 at 2 pm 
Celebrate differences with Kindness Grows Here, Inc., as local teens read their favorite LGBTQ+ themed children’s books. 

 

Riviera Beach 

Teen Movie Night: Love, Simon (PG-13) 

Monday, June 10 at 6 pm 

Love, Simon is a teen romantic comedy-drama released in 2018. 

 

Severn 

The First Pride was a Riot: The Enduring Legacy of Stonewall 

Saturday, June 15 at 2 pm 
Saundra Mitchell, acclaimed editor of the LGBTQIA+ anthology series All Out, Out Now, Out There and award- winning author, presents an informal history of the Stonewall uprisings and how they form the basis for today’s Pride parades and festivals, but also remain a call to arms for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies to stand up and demand equality for all. 

 

For a complete list of Pride Month events and book recommendations, visit our webpage