Alma Thomas is a changemaker and artist whose creations make a difference. In this activity, we will create artwork inspired by space and nature. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Join us for a lively book discussion of Wow, No Thank You by Samantha Irby. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog. Note: This is a hybrid event. Attendees are welcome to join in-person or virtually by registering below and using the the link provided in your RSVP confirmation email. This event is part of … Continued
The Three Rivers Readers is designed to explore the role Pittsburgh plays in our collective literary culture. We will explore numerous genres from a variety of writers. Memoirs, plays, poetry, photobooks and novels are all part of this group. The main thread is Pittsburgh. This month we will discuss The Black Fives: The Epic Story … Continued
This Teen Time will help teens learn about the Black history of Punk Rock. The power of logos, what they convey, & basic graphic design will also be discussed. Create your own band logo! For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Join us for a lively book discussion on Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
This Teen Time program will help teens learn about Jackie Ormes, the first Black woman cartoonist to be nationally syndicated in the U.S. while crafting their own comic. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
This Teen Time program will help teens think about new ways of expressing themselves by using a distinctive style of visual art. We will also learn about Afro-Caribbean graffiti writer Phase 2, who pioneered and popularized the bubble-style lettering technique. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming. … Continued
In this fun and creative hands-on program, kids will learn about the first Black woman cartoonist to be nationally syndicated in the U.S., Jackie Ormes. Kids will explore Ormes’ work and style while creating their own cartoons. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
This Teen Time program will help teens learn about the influential Black artist Jean Michel Basquiat and his important legacy of social commentary through artistic expression. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
This Teen Time program will teach teens about the history of the trading card and its importance in the Negro League. It will also help teens to learn to explore mixed media applications in creating art. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Paint a special “day in the life” bookmark inspired by amazing folk artist Clementine Hunter and her painting style. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
This Teen Time program will teach teens about the history of the trading card and its importance in the Negro League. It will also help teens to learn to explore mixed media applications in creating art. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.