Events
Visit the children's department to learn about the textile traditions of West Africa with this hands-on craft project. Learn the history and meaning of adinkra symbols, then use glue and paint to create your own fabric square in the style…
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Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. “42” tells the story of two men—the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey—whose brave stand against…
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Celebrate the start of Black History Month and join us on a journey through the blues with renown blues musician, Vino Louden. Influenced by blues icons like Howlin' Wolf and Jimmy Reed Jr., Vino Louden mastered the craft under the…
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Teens will explore the rich significance of quilting in the African American culture, from preserving history and asserting identity to strengthening community bonds. Quilts have long served as a powerful way to pass down stories and…
The Digital Storytelling & Design Workshops offer a creative and meaningful opportunity for participants to preserve and share their family’s history using Canva with hands-on help from a Reference Librarian. Through guided sessions,…
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Join us for a special film screening of BlacKkKlansman, in celebration of Black History month at Chicago Public Library.
A black detective sets out to infiltrate the Colorado chapter of the Ku Klux Klan with the help of his Jewish…
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Looking for something fun to do after school? Come make something special! We're making Ugandan paper beads out of magazines.
For kids 6 to 13. Children 11 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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Join us at Greater Grand Crossing and celebrate Black History Month with some fun and friendly trivia night competition. Snacks will be provided.
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Join us for a screening of Black Panther!A superhero known as Black Panther defends Wakanda, a technologically advanced country in Africa that has hidden itself away from the rest of the world. Now, he must face a dissident who wants to…
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Come join us at the library to create a portrait inspired by a Chicago artist, Mr. Imagination, using repurposed materials. After the program you can take home your finished piece or you are welcome to leave it here for us to exhibit…
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Join Legler YOUmedia for the screening of The Hate U Give.A young black student from a poor neighborhood who attends a prep school in an affluent area finds her uneasy life balance further disrupted when she witnesses her childhood…
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Come by the library to create art inspired by Black History Month. Explore your artistic side at this special event. All materials will be provided.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for…
Windy Indie is a Chicago-based, multi-genre violinist with 21 years of experience on the instrument. This nonstop set honors the Black Renaissance through dynamic violin arrangements that blend jazz roots, spirituals, and modern grooves.…
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A different kind of book club focusing on narratives that can be read in a single sitting. Short stories are a great way to explore genres, authors, and ideas without the commitment of a longer book. Read a unique story every month and meet…
Attention crafters, makers, dreamers and fidgeters! In our learn-together craft club, we provide the supplies and work together with library staff to learn a new craft skill. This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Black History…
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Celebrate Black History Month through storytelling and song sharing as we groove together with Amanda Payne from Old Town School of Folk Music.
For kids ages 0 to 3 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
How to AttendRegister by the…
Please join us for a movie in celebration of Black History Month.
Filmed at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island and directed by world-renowned photographer Bert Stern, Jazz on a Summer's Day features intimate performances by…
Visit the children's department to learn about the textile traditions of West Africa with this hands-on craft project. Learn the history and meaning of adinkra symbols, then use glue and paint to create your own fabric square in the style…
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Bring your family treasures and consult with expert archivists to learn how to preserve your precious photos, documents and keepsakes. Local history societies and museums will also be present to answer your local history…
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Bring the whole family for a screening of The Color of Friendship!African American congressman Ron Dellums (Carl Lumbly) and his family house a white South African exchange student (Lindsey Haun) who views blacks as second-class citizens.…