Celebrate Black History Month! A superhero known as Black Panther defends Wakanda, a technologically advanced country in Africa that has hidden itself away from the rest of the world. Now, he must face a dissident who wants to sell the country’s natural resources to fund an uprising. This program is generously supported by the Friends […]
Meet new friends, hang out with old friends and try something new! Children can have fun, build social skills and use their imaginations. Activities will include reading about elections and voting for your favorite books and more. For children in grades K-5th.
Celebrate Black History Month at the Library! Stop in anytime between 12 – 5 pm and view works by local Hill artists. All ages are invited to celebrate the rich cultural legacy of artistic creation in the Hill!
We hope you can join us when we read The Blues Walked In by Kathleen George! The author will also be joining our discussion this month! In 1936, life on the road means sleeping on the bus or in hotels for blacks only. After finishing her tour with Nobel Sissel’s orchestra, nineteen-year-old Lena Horne is walking […]
** UPDATE: This program will take place in the CLP – Main (Oakland), Lecture Hall. ** In 1923, in response to the fatal shooting of four policemen, the mayor of Johnstown ordered every African American and Mexican immigrant who had lived in the city for less than seven years to leave. They were given less […]
Take part in engaging discussions about contemporary and classic fiction. This month we will be discussing The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Ask for a copy at the desk!
