Libraries feature activities, authors
The Metropolitan Library System is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of events and activities for all ages.
Take Home Kit: Black History Month Knowledge Quizzes
Ralph Ellison Library
Feb. 1 – 28
Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's annual trivia quiz. This take-home information hunt will help participants learn more about important figures and events.
Veterans’ Stories
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25
10 a.m.
Online
Black Veterans will share the stories of their lives in and out of the military in this online forum.
Take Home Kit: CD Scratch Art
Feb. 15
Bethany Library
Celebrate musical artists of color with CD scratch art. Pre-registration by 9.a.m. Feb. 15 is required.
Teen Take-Home Kit: DIY Mini Galaxy
Feb. 15 – 28
Almonte Library
Teens will be provided materials to create their own mini galaxy to celebrate African American astronauts.
Author Hour: In Conversation with Tochi Onyebuchi
Feb. 20th
10 a.m.
Online
Tochi Onyebuchi. author of Beasts Made of Night, Crown of Thunder, War Girls, and his adult fiction debut, Riot Baby, will be the guest on this one-hour conversation.
Author Hour: Celebrating Black History Month with Shakirah Bourne, Dr. Malika Grayson and Sarah Raughley
Feb. 20th
2 p.m.
Online
Authors Shakirah Bourne, Dr. Malika Grayson & Sarah Raughley will discuss all things books and writing during this one-hour segment.
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