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100 Years of Black History

By Storyteller Linda Gorham
2023-02-02 18:30:00 2023-02-02 20:00:00 America/Chicago 100 Years of Black History This program explores the contributions of more than 30 African American men and women over the past 100 years. In The Community - Community Engagement - Zoom

Thursday, February 02
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-02 18:30:00 2023-02-02 20:00:00 America/Chicago 100 Years of Black History This program explores the contributions of more than 30 African American men and women over the past 100 years. In The Community - Community Engagement - Zoom

In The Community

Community Engagement - Zoom

This program explores the contributions of more than 30 African American men and women over the past 100 years.

Join us as we kick off Black History Month with captivating storyteller Linda Gorham. Linda will share the stories of more than 30 African American women and men, including entrepreneurs like Oprah Winfrey, Civil Rights Activists Rosa Parks and Ida B. Wells, entertainers such as Nat King Cole, as well as Jackie Robinson, Ernie Banks and other incredible athletes. As Linda believes, "We are the lions. We must tell our stories!"

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | History | Community |

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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, May 13, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
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Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
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Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Youth Gateway Entry
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Tue, May 13, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
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Main Library - Meadows Community Room A
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Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
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MS Excel Series
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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Library Board Meeting
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, May 14, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, May 14, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
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Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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