Events
Join us for a special family Storytime featuring Dr. Michael Newsom as our guest reader! Enjoy a fun-filled session of books, songs, and activities designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. This program is part of our…
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In recognition of Black History Month, play bingo by recognizing songs by popular Black artists. Win a prize and have fun with friends!
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Celebrate Black History Month through art! Kids will design and decorate shrink plastic creations inspired by Black history, culture, and notable figures, then watch their artwork shrink into mini masterpieces to take home.We strive to make…
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Join in the discussion! Enjoy books and friendly conversation as we discuss a different book each month. Books will be available a month prior to the next discussion. New members are always welcome.
February: Reel by Kennedy Ryan
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Are you looking for a high energy and fun workout? Zumba Party with Kier, is a creative and effective fitness class that will improve your mood, mind, and body all while burning calories. This class will incorporate dance, balancing,…
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Enjoy quality family time with books, songs, and activities that children of all ages andcaregivers can enjoy together. This storytime will focus on the figures and significance of Black History Month.
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Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the powerful legacy of early Black filmmakers who paved the way for generations of storytellers. Visit our display honoring pioneering Black directors, actors, and creatives. Enjoy our screening of…
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Connect with fellow graphic novel lovers at our monthly book club for adults, where we explore engaging stories told through art and text. While our focus is on graphic novels for adults, we’ll also explore titles from the teen and…
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The program will explore the relationship between Jazz and Funk and the role Dayton musicians have played in these genres. Presented by Dayton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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Get inspired by the amazing artwork of famous Black illustrators, including Ekua Holmes, Javaka Steptoe, Bryan Collier, and Oge Mora. Make a collage from magazine cutouts, patterned paper, and other art supplies to express…
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Take a moment to explore and uplift our community's African American entrepreneurs. See what services they have to offer and find out how they started their businesses. If you would like to be a vendor, use the link to register!
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Join us at Southeast for a thrilling book discussion.
Pick up a book at the Southeast branch or download the ebook or audiobook on the Libby app.
Our book selected for February is An American Marriage by Tayari Jones.
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Homeschooling families, discover great children’s nonfiction and fun learning activities with us. We’ll start with a nonfiction picture book read-aloud and follow with a craft, science experiment or other learning activity connected to the…
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Make Mondays an opportunity to express your creativity and have some fun. This week we'll be doing paper weaving in the Kente cloth style. Kente cloth is a handwoven fabric first created by the Akan people of Ghana, a country in…
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Join us for a fun and creative craft program designed for families of all ages!
This week we will be exploring Alma Thomas and making works inspired by their unique style. Alma Thomas is best known for her signature,…
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Join us for a showing and discussion of Soul (PG) in honor of Black History Month. For Grades 7-12.
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Telling Our Stories: Children deserve to see themselves as the heroes of their own stories. In this session, guests will explore the impact of diverse representation in children’s books and learn how stories shape identity, confidence, and…
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Are you looking for your 'book tribe'? Try The Book Club @ West!
Come and discuss a great book, experience a sense of community, enjoy a great vibe, and share lots of laughs. Together we’ll highlight Black culture and celebrate Black…
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Wear your pajamas and join us for a family storytime! Enjoy quality family time with books, songs, and activities that children of all ages and caregivers can enjoy together.
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Join us for lively book discussions that will include a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles.
The book we will be discussing this month is:
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
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