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Black Voices, Black Joy

A Virtual Event Series
2021-02-24 18:00:00 2021-02-24 18:30:00 America/Chicago Black Voices, Black Joy During the month of February, we're celebrating Black history, culture, and heritage by sharing stories together in many ways. Virtual -

Wednesday, February 24
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-02-24 18:00:00 2021-02-24 18:30:00 America/Chicago Black Voices, Black Joy During the month of February, we're celebrating Black history, culture, and heritage by sharing stories together in many ways. Virtual -

During the month of February, we're celebrating Black history, culture, and heritage by sharing stories together in many ways.

This family event will be using the virtual platform Facebook. Join by visiting http://www.gbpl.info/fbylah at the time of program. Or catch us later! The video will be uploaded after live showing. 

Weekly Schedule: 

2/3  Theme: Affirmations of Black and Brown Identity

John Johnson, Director of Security at Gail Borden Library—All Because You Matter by Tami Charles, illus. Bryan Collier
Corey Dixon, Elgin City Council member—I Believe I Can by Grace Byers, illus. Keturah A. Bobo
 

2/10  Theme: Fantasy in Color

Andre Dyson, Digital Media Lab Supervisor—Kingdom of Souls by Rena Barron
 

2/17 Theme: Poetry and Parenting From A Black Mother’s Perspective

Dr. Mae Hicks Jones—What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black? A poem by Margaret T. Burroughs
                               Original poetry by Dr. Mae Hicks Jones.

2/24 Theme: Black America Triumphs

Pastor Andre Allen—The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander , illus.Kadir Nelson
                            I, Too, Am America by Langston Hughes, illus. Bryan Collier

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EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Storytimes | Community |

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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Sun, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Mon, Jan 05, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
Monday Movies - No Shushing Event
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Everyone is welcome to come watch and listen.
Baking for Kids - Wonderful Whip Cream - Virtual for K-5 on ZOOM
Mon, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Join Miss Jen to celebrate National Whip Cream Day as we gather together on ZOOM to create a simple recipe or two that highlights this fun and tasty ingredient.
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Puppet Pals- Grades: Pre-K & K - South Elgin Branch
Mon, Jan 05, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Come join in to hear a story and create a puppet. Register to join.
Registration is now closed
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Jan 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.
PhD (Projects Half Done) Club
Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Are you working on a PhD - Project Half Done? Bring your project and join other needlecrafters as we work on unfinished projects together.
Poetry Writers Workshop
Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Adult Programs - Zoom
Share your love of poetry! Poets share their work in a supportive environment facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann. Please register.
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