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
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
Saturday, June 15 at 10:30 am
Preschoolers are invited to enjoy stories and songs of diversity, love and friendship.
Deale
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
Friday, June 14 at 5:30 pm
Teens will enjoy a low-key night of crafts, snacks, video games and more!
Edgewater
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
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 the AACPL webpage.
