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.
Join us for a lively book discussion of An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. 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 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.
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 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.
Join us once a month for discussions just as compelling as our page turning books! This month we're discussing The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog. Note: This book discussion is a hybrid event. Attendees are welcome to join in-person, which takes place in … Continued
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.
Join us for a lively book discussion on Punch Me Up to the Gods By Brian Broome. 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.