Anne Arundel County Public Library Hosts Events to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

(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! 

Co-Conspirators Book Club  

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 

Family Movie 

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.