(October 25, 2024 – Annapolis, MD) Anne Arundel County Public Library is offering the following events throughout November at area libraries to celebrate Native American Heritage Month:
Native Americans of Maryland
Brooklyn Park: Friday, November 8 at 11:30 am
Busch Annapolis: Tuesday, November 26 at 11 am
Kids will learn how Native Americans used local natural resources in an interactive presentation. We’ll investigate friction fire making methods, tool use and communication techniques used by some of Maryland’s earliest inhabitants.
Talking In Code
Mountain Road: Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm
*Odenton: Monday, November 18 at 6:30 pm (hybrid)
Join us for a fascinating talk on the history of the Native American Code Talkers from both world wars presented by The National Cryptologic Museum. *Registration is required for this hybrid program to receive the zoom link for online access. For adults
Stories of the Four Directions
Eastport-Annapolis Neck: Saturday, November 16 at 2 pm
Broadneck: Tuesday, November 26 at 10:30 am
Deale: Saturday, November 30 at 11 am
Native American Storyteller Dovie Thomason shares a sampling of stories from the diverse Native cultures of North America.
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers
Saturday, November 16 at 2 pm
Enjoy a performance and presentation by the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers who carry on the long-standing traditions, culture and heritage of their Indigenous ancestors.
Edgewater
The Science of Native Life
Saturday, November 9 at 2 pm
Kids will find out how a wigwam stands up, how fletching helps arrows fly, how Native American people made paint and more with activities provided by educators from Jefferson Patterson Park!
Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a book club dedicated to mysteries and thrillers. This month, we will be discussing The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley. For adults
Saturday, November 16 at 2 pm
Enjoy snacks and crafts with the whole family as we watch the classic movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron (G, 2002).
Maryland City at Russett
Native American History Storytime
Friday, November 1 at 10:30 am
Preschoolers will read Fry Bread: A Native American Family Storyby Kevin Noble Maillard and explore Native American culture through music and activities in this lively storytime.
Mountain Road
Paint Like... Bill Reid
Wednesday, November 13 at 6 pm
Kids will learn about the artist Bill Reid and create art in his style. Supplies are limited. Registration required and begins October 20.
For a full list of events and book recommendations, visit aacpl.net/native-american-heritage-month.