African American History Month

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Black History Month 2022

 LIBRARY & MUSEUM ACTIVITIES

LIBRARY EVENTS

Be sure to check out the many displays throughout the library in February for great selections of diverse books, DVDs and audiobooks for all ages.

Yarn Tassel GarlandFamily Take-Home Craft Kit
Friday, February 4, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pick up at Library Circulation Desk on the first floor. While supplies last!
Make a tassel & bead garland in traditional Black History Month colors to decorate your door, mantel or bookshelf in celebration of Black History.

 

 

GabonAuthentic African Cooking with Nancy Lartey
Tuesday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.
Smyrna Library Meeting Room
For ages 8-12 years old (RSVP)
Hear about Nancy’s childhood in Gabon and learn to make one of her favorite recipes.

 

 

Happy Hair picture bookChildren’s Coloring Contest
All Month in Library Youth Services
Enter the drawing contest and be eligible to win a free book by Mechal Roe.

“I Spy” Children’s Activity
All Month in Library Youth Services
Children will be challenged to find items in the display case with the same initial letter as famous African Americans such as Hank Aaron and Harriet Tubman.

 

MUSEUM EVENTS

Children’s Take-Home Craft at Smyrna Museum
Saturday, February 5, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Make a Harriet Tubman lantern.

Virtual video highlighting African-American community stories in the Museum’s Collection
All Month
Viewable from links from Museum and Library Facebook pages.