(October 28, 2024 – Annapolis, MD) Anne Arundel County Public Library is offering the following events throughout November at area libraries to celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month:
Brooklyn Park
Wednesday, November 6 at 4 pm
Write a letter to our troops to thank them for their service.
Busch Annapolis
Music in the Navy: A Salute to Veterans and Military Families with the U.S. Naval Academy Band
Thursday, November 7 at 6 pm
Join musicians of the United States Naval Academy ceremonial unit to hear music and learn about the Naval Academy and music in the Navy.
Flicks with Sticks: The Best Years of Our Lives (1946, NR)
Saturday, November 16 at 1:30 pm
Bring your knitting, crocheting and other needlework to enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters are also welcome.
Deale
Military Family Appreciation Social Hour
Saturday, November 9 at 2 pm
Enjoy a social hour for military families and their friends and family. Light refreshments provided. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the event.
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Thursday, November 7 at 6 pm
Families will enjoy books and songs about big feelings and how to take care of ourselves and each other. Stick around afterwards for a fun craft activity! Information about resources for military families will also be available from the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals.
Eastport-Annapolis Neck
Naval Aviation Maintenance in World War II
Thursday, November 14 at 6 pm
Naval officer, historian and author Stan Fisher will discuss how America's naval success in World War II against Japan depended on enlisted aircraft technicians’ crucial role in the US victory.
Edgewater
Wednesday, November 13 at 5:30 pm
Did you know that U.S. military exchanges in some foreign countries do not sell greeting cards? Join the team from Making Cards for Our Troops in making blank professional quality greeting cards.
South County Senior Center Book Club - The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
Monday, November 18 at 1 pm
This month we will be discussing The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. This book club is held in partnership with the South County Senior Activity Center. All are welcome.
Linthicum
Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Association
Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 am
Enjoy a presentation on Buffalo Soldiers by the 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Association in celebration of military history and Veterans Day.
Maryland City at Russett
Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm
Join the staff of the Laurel Historical Society for an overview of Laurel's involvement in World Wars I and II. The presentation will include updated research and new collection items relating to Laurel's military history.
Odenton
Family Storytime: Military Family Appreciation
Saturday, November 9 at 10:15 am
Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month with us at this storytime!
For a calendar of events and more military family resources and services, visit aacpl.net/military.