April is Arab American Heritage Month, and the Anne Arundel County Public Library System is celebrating the occasion with a series of themed events exploring Middle Eastern culture. These are some of the family-friendly events that Anne Arundel County residents can look forward to at their local libraries.
Henna Around the World: Geography, Art and Culture
April 1, 6 p.m. | Odenton Library, Odenton, MD
Take a tour around the world, making stops to explore each location’s history through the lens of this ancient art.
Pre-K Art Party: Arab American Heritage Month
April 3, 10:30 a.m. | Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, Annapolis, MD
Create your own works of art inspired by the styles and techniques of Arab and Arab American artists.
Malikat Al Dabke Performance
April 4, 11 a.m. | Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, Annapolis Neck, MD
April 18, noon | Glen Burnie Library, Glen Burnie, MD
April 18, 2 p.m. | Brooklyn Park Library, Baltimore, MD
April 22, 2 p.m. | Severn Library, Severn, MD
Experience an awe-inspiring performance by the first all-female dabke troupe in the DMV, celebrating vibrant and rhythmic traditional dance.
Explore Ancient Egypt
April 4, 2 p.m. | Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, Annapolis, MD
Enjoy crafts, puzzles and more while learning about ancient Egypt!
Paint Like… Etel Adnan
April 4, 2 p.m. | Mountain Road Library, Pasadena, MD
Learn about artist Etel Adnan and create art in her style.
Farah Rocks Book Series – Author Visit
April 7, 5:30 p.m. | Severna Park Library, Severna Park, MD
Meet author Susan Muaddi Darraj and explore storytelling, representation and character creation through activities.
What’s Cooking? Arabic Food
April 9, 6:30 p.m. | Mountain Road Library, Pasadena, MD
Join our cooking club! Bring enough to feed at least five people and a copy of your recipe.
Mosaic Magic: Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month Through Art
April 10, 11 a.m. | Deale Library, Deale, MD
Explore shapes, colors and textures while creating mosaic art inspired by traditional Arab art.
Arab American Heritage Month Snack Taste Test
April 10, 4 p.m. | Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, Annapolis Neck, MD
Sample traditional treats, rate your favorites and enjoy exploring diverse Arab cultures through delicious bites.
Tatreez with Wafa Ghnaim
April 11, 2 p.m. | Mountain Road Library, Pasadena, MD
Learn about Palestinian embroidery tatreez, arts and culture with historian and author Wafa Ghnaim.
Let’s Paint Poppy Flowers!
April 13, 6 p.m. | Severn Library, Severn, MD
Explore the work of talented Palestinian artists and paint your own poppy flower artwork!
