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Black History Month Celebration

Celebración del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana

2023-02-25 11:00:00 2023-02-25 13:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Celebration Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room B

Saturday, February 25
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-25 11:00:00 2023-02-25 13:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Celebration Let's celebrate! Drop in anytime during the event for a variety of fun activities! Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room B

Let's celebrate! Drop in anytime during the event for a variety of fun activities!

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Warren-Newport Public Library Presents:

  • Performance by Liane Williams
    • The Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing"
    • "Wade in the Water"
    • Jazz Selection
  • Special Guest Appearance with Spoken Word by Mona J. Phiffer Art X  
  • Poetry Reading by Acclaimed Poet Jaqueline Harris
  • Spoken Word Performance by the Legacy Reentry Youth Program 
  • Art Murals based on Alma Thomas, Faith Ringgold and Bisa Butler, Romare Bearden jazz inspired collages by Woodland District 50
  • Step Squad Performance by the North Chicago Cheerleading Team
  • Interactive celebratory dance fit routine led by Latino Xpressions Dance Studio
  • Interactive Community Canvas with the Dandelion Art Gallery & Studios

  • Free books and gift bags provided by community partners

Let's celebrate! Drop in anytime during the event for a variety of fun activities!
Receive a free goody-bag with a book, while supplies last.


¡Vamos a celebrar!¡Venga en cualquier momento durante el evento y disfrute de una variedad de actividades divertidas! Reciba una bolsa de obsequios gratis con un libro, cantidades limitadas.

Warren-Newport Public Library

askus@wnpl.info
Phone: 847-244-5150

Hours
Mon, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

Founded in 1973, the award-winning Warren-Newport Public Library serves a population of approximately 60,000 within a 55-square mile area. The library offers books, movies, and music in the collections and engaging programs for all ages. WNPL also provides many educational and entertaining online resources, including ebooks, eaudiobooks, streaming media and research databases.

Upcoming events

Thu, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Link

Mon, Dec 11, All day

Tue, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room

Thu, Dec 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Link

Mon, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Tue, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
The Flex

Fri, Dec 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Wed, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Flex,Computer Cart / Adult (10)

Wed, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex

Wed, Jan 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B

Thu, Jan 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Flex,Computer Cart / Adult (10),Clevertouch

Fri, Jan 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A

Sat, Jan 06, All day

Sat, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Saturday, December 23 2023 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Saturday, December 23 2023 at 9:00am