Community News Palm Beach County Library System Celebrates Black History Month The Palm Beach County Library System will be offering events that honor the heritage, contributions and achievements of the African American community. This national celebration initiated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, also known as the father of Black History, has its roots in a weeklong observation in 1926. They invite you to enjoy a wide variety of events in-person and online through Zoom. To learn more about Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), visit https://asalh.org/aboutus/our-history/. Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System.
Hagen Ranch Road Branch Tue, Feb 15, 4:30 pm Read4Respect Book Club: "Lillian's Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965," by Jonah Winter - Celebrate Black History Month with a read-aloud from ADL Florida. Experience the book in a new way with an added STEM challenge making a newspaper shoe. Ages 5-9. (45 min.) Jupiter Branch Wed, Feb 02, 3:30 pm Celebrate Black History Month Test your knowledge with an interactive "Guess Who" game of famous Black Americans. Educational and inspiring material honoring their achievements provided. Ages 10-17. Space is limited. (40 min.)
For a complete list of all activities (children, teen Main Library and adult) and to register for both in-person Thu, Feb 17, 3:30 pm and digital activities: http://www.pbclibrary. org/bhm-2022. Here are some highlighted events. Blazing With Colors: Alma Woodsey Thomas Learn about the painter Alma Woodsey Thomas In-Person Events while replicating one of her famous works. (60 min.) Belle Glade Branch West Boca Branch Sun, Feb 13, 2:00 pm Mon, Feb 07, 3:30 pm Teen Book Discussion This month’s optional theme is Black authors/Black #1000BlackGirlBooks history. Choose your own book and come chat with Marley Dias began the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign when she was 10 years old. We’ll read a us! Ages 12-18. (90 min.) 24 February 2022| PB Parenting |
