Events
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Join South Chicago for a screening of Selma (2014).
The marches from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery to secure voting rights for black Americans are depicted in this docudrama set during the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, and which focuses on…
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Join us for a screening of Wakanda Forever.Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their…
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The marches from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery to secure voting rights for black Americans are depicted in this docudrama set during the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, and which focuses on the actions of Martin Luther King Jr.Paramount…
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Join us for a joyful celebration of the beauty and diversity of Black hair! Enjoy stories and hands-on activities exploring the rich culture of Black hair. Bring your own hair care supplies and try out fun hairstyles together.
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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 discussion of Redwood Court by DeLana R.A. Dameron.
"So begins award-winning poet DéLana R. A. Dameron’s debut novel, Redwood Court. The baby of the family, Mika Tabor spends much of her time in the care of loved…
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Join us for a screening of Love and Basketball (2000).
This story tells of childhood adversaries and talented athletes who have a love for the game of basketball and each other. Each pursues their dream of basketball success through…
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Join us for a special film screening of Claudine, in celebration of Black History month at Chicago Public Library.
A single mother to six children meets a charming garbage collector. As romance between the two blossoms, each has their…
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Looking for something fun to do after school? Come make something special: oil pastel masks inspired by artist Lois Mailou Jones.
For kids 6 to 13. Children 11 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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Join us for a discussion of Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk."The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved…
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Celebrate African American History Month by creating a quilt square! We will provide felt and materials to create your own unique square and put them together to make a quilt for the branch.
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Join us for a screening of Harriet (2019).
The incredible true story of one of America's greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman. From her escape from slavery to the dangerous missions she led, setting free hundreds of slaves through the…
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In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a screening of Cadillac Records, a docudrama based on Chicago record label Chess Records.
The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but…
Join the Rogers Park Branch as we read and discuss Nic Watts' and Sarima Karimjee's graphic adaptation of C. L. R. James' Toussaint Louverture: The Story of the Only Successful Slave Revolt in History.
When C.L.R. James's play…
Come gain hands-on experience with hair braiding and natural hairstyles! Practice your skills on mannequin heads in a fun, creative environment.
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Join the Brainerd staff as we welcome Dr. Gina Walton, a physician from UIC, as she talks about careers in medicine, with her colleagues in attendance. She will share the need for more people of color to become doctors. In addition, she…
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Stop by the Teen Room at Lincoln Park Branch and learn how to make African Magazine Beads!
African Magazine Beads are the oldest craft done in the continent. Women from the villages would make beads from magazines or anything they could…
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Join us for a screening of Judas and the Black Messiah (2021).
FBI informant William O’Neal (LaKeith Stanfield) infiltrates the Illinois Black Panther Party and is tasked with keeping tabs on their charismatic leader, Chairman Fred Hampton…
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Join the Kelly branch in celebrating Black History Month with a fun, family-friendly Black History Month Trivia Night! Bring your family or a friend and test your knowledge or learn something new. Prizes and snacks will be available.
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Join us on the 2nd floor main room as we celebrate going with a Black History-themed, pop-up bingo game. Black History facts, trivia and imagery will be used as the bingo “numbers” and CPL swag will be available for…