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Black History Month Celebration

Celebración del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana
2024-02-17 11:00:00 2024-02-17 13:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Celebration Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A/B

Saturday, February 17
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-17 11:00:00 2024-02-17 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 A/B

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

Warren-Newport Public Library Presents:

  • Cultural Presentation by Sylvia England from the African American Museum at the England Manor (11:00-11:10am)
  • Black Influenced Mixx Fit Dance and Performance led by LTX Dance Studios (11:10-11:30am)
  • Performance of The Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Woodland District 50 Students (11:30-11:40am)
  • Poetry Reading by Acclaimed Poet Jacqueline Harris (11:40-12:00pm)
  • Special Guest Performance by Accomplished Singer Jonelle Glori from Another Vision Productions (12:00-12:20pm)
  • Educational Musical Performance by Renowned Yolanda Brooks from Arize Beyond (12:20-12:45pm)
  • SPECIAL BONUS: Join a lively discussion with Woodland District 50’s Black Dads Rock Panel moderated by Woodland District 50 Equity Leaders, At-Risk Parent Facilitator, and Students (12:45pm)

Community Leader Panelist:

    • Bryon Harris
    • Jay Wiltshire
    • Lewis Reams
    • Gregory Garner
    • Dane Cruz
    • Chris Cook
  • Interactive Community Art Project with the Dandelion Art Gallery & Studios - Take home your own lino print! 
  • Art display honoring Black History by Woodland District 50 Students
  • Free Take n' Make Art Kits Inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas (while supplies last)
  • 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.

OPEN TO ALL. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

TODOS BIENVENIDOS. NO ES NECESARIO EL REGISTRO. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preschool | Family | Children | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Education & Learning | Arts & Crafts |

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Warren-Newport Public Library
askus@wnpl.info
Phone: 847-244-5150
Hours
Mon, Feb 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Handcrafted Harmony - Homemade Instruments
Sat, Feb 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Vault
Registration is now closed
An Unfinished Journey - African American Music in Its Pivotal Decades
Sat, Feb 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clevertouch,Meeting Room A/B
Registration is now closed
Hip Hop Dance
Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clevertouch,Meeting Room A/B
Registration is now closed
Project of the Week - African Paper Doll - The Workshop
Mon, Feb 24, All day
The Workshop
Terrific 2s
Mon, Feb 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Cuentos y cantos
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Gaming in the Point - Grade K-5
Mon, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Point
Super Babies
Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Music & Movement
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Crafting in the Vault - Grades 6 - 12
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault
Diamond Painting - Bookmarks
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Flex
This event is full
Fun 1s
Wed, Feb 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
This event is full
3s Please
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Preschool Art - Ages 3-5 with caregiver
Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
The Flex
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex
Sing-Along Movie - Trolls Band Together (PG)
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Clevertouch,Meeting Room B
Teen Entertainment Lounge - Grades 6-12
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Portable TV Monitor,The Vault
Beginner Ukulele Lessons - Grades 6-12
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Storytime Room
Terrific 2s
Thu, Feb 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Friends of WNPL
Thu, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Flex
Teen Open Art Studio - Grades 6 - 12
Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault
Take 'n' Make - Grades K-5
Sat, Mar 01, All day
ACT/SAT Practice Exam
Sat, Mar 01, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A/B
Fiction Book Discussion - The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
Sat, Mar 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clevertouch,The Flex
Project of the Week - Faux Postage Stamps Using Recycled Books
Mon, Mar 03, All day
The Workshop
Terrific 2s
Mon, Mar 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
DACA Renewal & Citizen Workshop
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Register
Cuentos y cantos
Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
ACT/SAT Exam Results
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
Super Babies
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Embroidery Machine Demonstration - The Workshop
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
The Workshop
Music & Movement
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Crafting in the Vault - Grades 6 - 12
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault
Girl Power! - Custom Journal Covers
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Flex
Sewing Machine Demonstration - The Workshop
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
The Workshop
Board Game Night
Tue, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Point
Family Movie Night - The Wild Robot - Rated PG
Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Exploring Space with Coralie Adam - A Virtual Program on Zoom
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Register
Fun 1s
Wed, Mar 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
This event is full
Keeping Families Covered - Mobile Diaper Pantry
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
3s Please
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex
Teen Entertainment Lounge - Grades 6-12
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clevertouch,The Vault
Mindful Me - Consiente de Mí
Wed, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Stitch & Share - For beginners, hobbyists and pros!
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B
Family Storytime
Wed, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Storytime Room
Terrific 2s
Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Family Dental Hygiene Presentation & Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B
STEAM Ahead: Women's History Month - Grades 3-5
Thu, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Point
Teen Open Art Studio - Grades 6 - 12
Thu, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault
Spanish Café - Café en Español
Thu, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Create a Spring Flower Ring
Thu, Mar 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Flex
This event is full
It's Pink! - All Ages
Sat, Mar 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Point
Paint like Monet - Adults
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Flex
This event is full
Barbie - The History of America's Most Famous Doll
Sat, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B
Project of the Week - Dot Mandala Terracotta Pot Painting
Mon, Mar 10, All day
The Workshop
Terrific 2s
Mon, Mar 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Ask a Master Gardener - Resource Table
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Cuentos y cantos
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Nonfiction Book Discussion - What the Bears Know by Steve Searles
Mon, Mar 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clevertouch,The Flex
Gaming in the Point - Grade K-5
Mon, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Point
Spice Club
Tue, Mar 11, All day
Super Babies
Tue, Mar 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Music & Movement
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Crafting in the Vault - Grades 6 - 12
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault
Buried Wonders - Maravillas Enterradas
Tue, Mar 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Point
Registration opens Tuesday, February 25 2025 at 5:00pm
Rescheduled
No Pressure Book Club
Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Monday, March 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NAMI Family Support Group
Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A
Fun 1s
Wed, Mar 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
This event is full
Utility Bill Clinic
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
3s Please
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex
Teen Entertainment Lounge - Grades 6-12
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clevertouch,The Vault
Family Storytime
Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Storytime Room
Terrific 2s
Thu, Mar 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Teen Open Art Studio - Grades 6 - 12
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault
Cricut Demonstration - The Workshop
Thu, Mar 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Workshop
Earthquake STEM Class - with Wildwood Park District
Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Register
Holi Tote Bag
Thu, Mar 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Flex
Registration opens Thursday, February 27 2025 at 7:00pm
Catch a Leprechaun Storytime - Storytime for ages 3-7 with caregiver
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Registration opens Saturday, March 1 2025 at 11:00am
Dungeons and Dragons (Adults)
Sat, Mar 15, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Saturday, March 1 2025 at 1:30pm
Project of the Week - Flower Garden Paper Lantern
Mon, Mar 17, All day
The Workshop
Terrific 2s
Mon, Mar 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Cuentos y cantos
Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Pot O? Gold Punch - Ponche de Oro
Mon, Mar 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Vault
Rescheduled
No Pressure Book Club
Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, March 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Super Babies
Tue, Mar 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Cricut Demonstration - The Workshop
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
The Workshop
Music & Movement
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Crafting in the Vault - Grades 6 - 12
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault
Board Game Night
Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Point
Springtime Karaoke
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
No Pressure Book Club
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex
Regular Board Meeting
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Fun 1s
Wed, Mar 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
This event is full
3s Please
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Taylor Swift! - All Ages
Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Goodwill Empower Youth Program - Resource Table
Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex
Teen Entertainment Lounge - Grades 6-12
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clevertouch,The Vault
Taylor Swift's Literary Lyrics
Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B
Registration opens Wednesday, March 5 2025 at 6:30pm
Family Storytime
Wed, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Storytime Room
Terrific 2s
Thu, Mar 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Teen Open Art Studio - Grades 6 - 12
Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault
Friendship bracelets for Women Solidarity
Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Flex
Registration opens Thursday, March 6 2025 at 5:30pm
TechTots: STEAM for Preschoolers - Ages 3-5 years with caregiver
Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Friday, March 7 2025 at 10:30am
Kids in the Kitchen - Grades K-3 with caregiver
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
Registration opens Saturday, March 8 2025 at 11:00am
"Sourdough Bread Baking 101" - Sourdough Bread
Sat, Mar 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration opens Saturday, March 8 2025 at 9:00am
Project of the Week - Audubon Oil Pastel Painting
Mon, Mar 24, All day
Embroidery Machine Demonstration - The Workshop
Mon, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Workshop
Evening Book Discussion - What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad
Mon, Mar 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
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