Tag: Black History Month

Throughout the month of February, visit Claire Salmon’s poster exhibit, “Kijana Heroes.” Learn about the inspiring African and African American men and women who have shared their wisdom and example with us by their change-making actions. No registration required.

For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.

Throughout the month of February, visit Claire Salmon’s poster exhibit, “Kijana Heroes.” Learn about the inspiring African and African American men and women who have shared their wisdom and example with us by their change-making actions. No registration required.

For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.

Throughout the month of February, visit Claire Salmon’s poster exhibit, “Kijana Heroes.” Learn about the inspiring African and African American men and women who have shared their wisdom and example with us by their change-making actions. No registration required.

For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.

Calling all young artists and crafters! Join Children’s Librarian Ms. Camila for a relaxing hour of crafting and creativity. In honor of Black History Month, we will be making color squares inspired by the art of famous African American artist, Alma Thomas!

For families with children ages 5-11. Space is limited, and in-person signup begins in KidSpace at 1:30 p.m.

Click Here for more information.

For teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Let’s enjoy snacks and join us for a movie marathon! We’ll be showing “Black Panther” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Stick around and receive a free book, “Black Panther: Spellbound.”

For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7705.

For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.  Let’s learn about the art and life of Jean-Michel Basquiat and create portraits. This beginner-friendly class will leave you feeling inspired by the artist’s work and will unleash your creativity!

For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7705.

The hurricane of 1928 changed South Florida forever. Approximately 3,000 people died, many of them poor African Americans.

Come learn from Dorothy and Robert Hazard as they talk about their mission for the Storm of ‘28 Memorial Park Coalition, the history that led them to this memorial, and the progress they have made.

Click Here for more information or call (561) 868-7701.

Join Professor Africa Fine, from Palm Beach State College, as she discusses “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper” by Heather McGhee. The book is a New York Times bestseller and Longlisted for the National Book Award.

It offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn that racism has a cost for everyone— not just for
people of color.

For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7701.

Join local artist Trina Slade-Burks as she teaches students about kente cloth patterns and guides them on making unique and beautiful collages. This class is designed for adults 18 and over. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m.

For more information or to register, click here or call (561) 868-7701.

Join Kianga Jinaki and her daughter as they teach the art of hair wrapping. Each participant will leave with their own hair wrap. Registration required.

For more information or to register, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7701.