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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. 

Warren-Newport Public Library

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

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 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

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Flex
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Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Sat, Aug 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Flex
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Mon, Aug 04, All day
The Workshop

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Flex

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Flex
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Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Point

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Point

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Flex

Tue, Aug 05, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room

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Meeting Room A/B

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B

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Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, August 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Flex

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 3

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
The Flex

Sat, Aug 09, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Workshop
This event is full

Cancelled
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Aug 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Point

Tue, Aug 12, All day

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Flex

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
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Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clevertouch,Meeting Room A

Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex
Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 4:00pm

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
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Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Registration opens Friday, August 8 2025 at 10:30am

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Flex
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Mon, Aug 25, All day
The Workshop

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Flex
Registration opens Tuesday, August 12 2025 at 6:00pm

Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Point
Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 4:00pm

Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Flex