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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.

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Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

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Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Nonfiction Book Discussion - Opposable Thumbs by Matt Singer
Mon, May 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Wordless Books Storytime - Ages 4-7 with Caregiver
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Tue, May 13, All day
Sewing Demonstration - The Workshop
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Crafting in the Vault - Grades 6 - 12
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Embroidery Machine Demonstration - The Workshop
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Lego WeDo 2.0 - Grades K - 5
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Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Cozy Mystery Book Discussion - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
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Study Room 3
Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond - A Virtual Program on Zoom
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Toddler Play Day - Ages 3 months - 3 years
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 9-12)
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex
Job Center on the Move - Employment Preparation Assistance
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 6
STEAM Ahead: AANHPI Heritage Month - Grades 3-5
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Teen Open Art Studio - Grades 6 - 12
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tiny Umbrella, Big Culture - Taiwanese Paper Umbrella Painting
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Meeting Room A/B
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Aloha to You!
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B
Hanbok Doll - Muñeca Hanbok
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Project of the Week - Stamp Carving
Mon, May 19, All day
Musical Bingo - A Memory Recall Program
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A
Gaming in the Point - Grade K-5
Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Point
Evening Book Discussion - Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Crafting in the Vault - Grades 6 - 12
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Regular Board Meeting
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Goodwill Empower Youth Program - Resource Table
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6-8)
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Lego Free Play Club - Grades K-5
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Point
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No Pressure Book Club
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Adult Improv Workshop
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
Friends of WNPL Meeting
Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Flex
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Teen Open Art Studio - Grades 6 - 12
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pokémon in the Park - Grades 3 - 8
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stuffy Sleepover! - Ages 3-7 with caregiver
Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Flex
Spanish Café - Café en Español
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Photo Op with Stitch
Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
Kids in the Kitchen - Pizza Bombs - Grades K-3 with caregiver
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
Registration opens Saturday, May 10 2025 at 11:00am
Project of the Week - Watercolor Cherry Blossoms
Tue, May 27, All day
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Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Finals Cafe - Grades 9-12
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Board Game Night
Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Finals Cafe - Grades 9-12
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Preschool Art - Ages 3-5 with caregiver
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Flex
Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 2:00pm
National Paper Airplane Day - Grades K-2
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 4:00pm
Embroidery Machine Demonstration - The Workshop
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
The Workshop
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 9-12)
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3
No Pressure Book Club
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex
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Adult Improv Workshop
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Flex
Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 6:00pm
Art of Indonesian Batik - Grades K-5
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Adult Estimation Jar
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Project of the Week - Crochet Pride Flags
Mon, Jun 02, All day
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Summer Vision Boards
Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Monday, May 19 2025 at 5:30pm
All About Dogs Storytime - Ages 3-6 with Caregiver
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The Flex
Registration opens Monday, May 19 2025 at 6:30pm
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Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clevertouch,The Flex
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 10:00am
Firearm Lock Distribution Event
Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
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Dungeons and Dragons (Adults)
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Meeting Room B
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Basic Computer Skills Training
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clevertouch,The Flex
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Keeping Families Covered - Mobile Diaper Pantry
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Stitch & Share - For beginners, hobbyists and pros!
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B
Aging and Disability Resource Network - Presented by the Patricia A. Jones Center of Waukegan
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Job Center on the Move - Employment Preparation Assistance
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 6
Pride Jewelry Making
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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The Boy Who Cried Dragon
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Fiction Book Discussion - The Women by Kristin Hannah
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