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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 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 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

Tue, Jul 08, All day

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Point

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A
This event is full

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clevertouch,Computer Cart / Adult (10),The Flex
This event is full

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
This event is full

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

Sat, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Mon, Jul 14, All day

Cancelled
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clevertouch,The Flex

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Point
This event is full

Mon, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Point

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clevertouch,The Flex
This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room A

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Rescheduled
Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, July 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Flex

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Mon, Jul 21, All day

Mon, Jul 21, All day
The Workshop

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Point

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 6:00pm

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Clevertouch,The Flex
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 3:00pm

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 6:00pm

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Cart / Adult (10),Meeting Room A
Registration opens Saturday, July 12 2025 at 2:00pm

Mon, Jul 28, All day

Mon, Jul 28, All day

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Point

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Vault
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 6:30pm

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Flex
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 2:00pm

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

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clevertouch,Computer Cart / Adult (10),The Flex
Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 4:00pm

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
Registration opens Saturday, July 19 2025 at 3:00pm

Mon, Aug 04, All day
The Workshop

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
The Flex
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 10:30am

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Flex
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 6:00pm

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Point

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Point
Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 5:00pm

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

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B

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

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