Events

This Teen Time program will help teens learn about the history of quilting in Black culture, think about the importance of Black quilters in Black history, think about the role of art in expressing and preserving history in Black communities, and create a sewing project such a tea mat or a key fob. This program … Continued

Ida B. Wells was an African American journalist, an educator, a feminist and an anti-lynching civil rights leader. Through her journalism, she fought tirelessly for equal rights for women and Black Americans until her death in 1931. In this program, kids will learn about Wells’ impact and get their own chance to change their community … Continued

This Teen Time program will help teens learn about the history of quilting in Black culture, think about the importance of Black quilters in Black history, think about the role of art in expressing and preserving history in Black communities, and create a sewing project such a tea mat or a key fob. This program … Continued

Langston Hughes, known as the “King of Letters,” was a celebrated African American poet, playwright, and social activist. A Party for Langston, by Jason Reynolds, highlights the power of community and the importance of individual expression, which will encourage children to explore their own creativity. The book’s illustrations weave letters into the artwork, emphasizing the … Continued

Join us to learn how to make a creative craft, learn about our resources, and connect with others in the community. Bring your current project or use our basic supplies provided while they last. This program will take place in the Director’s Office Conference Room.

Kids will create a painting inspired by the artist Ernie Barnes. Ernie Barnes was an NFL star who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential visual artists of his generation. For kids in grades K-5. This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.