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Black History Month: African American Read-In

2025-02-23 14:00:00 2025-02-23 16:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month: African American Read-In “It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In Alachua Branch -

Sunday, February 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-23 14:00:00 2025-02-23 16:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month: African American Read-In “It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In Alachua Branch -

“It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In

Join us for a community celebration! We will be hosting our Annual National African American Read-In, co-sponsored with the Alachua Branch Friends of the Library. This event, created by Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, salutes Black authors and Black literature (old and new). Come listen to stories and exceptional music performances (or read/perform one yourself!) while we celebrate Black History Month.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

TAGS: | Black History Month | African American Read-In | #Black History Month | #African American |

Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
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Ross Woodbridge
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Mosaic with Wanda J
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Are you interested in learning a new art technique? Join Wanda J. for this mosaic art program for beginners, where she teaches you the step-by-step process to make a beautiful mosaic piece.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Nov 12, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
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Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Are you caring for a loved one with a dementia-related diagnosis? Join us for Dementia Caregiver Support Group by Haven Hospice, where they will provide additional education and support.
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Fri, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Alachua Branch Book Club
Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or... more
Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or Non-Fiction title to read and discuss it as a group.
National Novel Writing Month Workshop
Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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We'll write and share our work. Prompts will be provided for inspiration. We will discuss publishing trends and explain how to query... more
We'll write and share our work. Prompts will be provided for inspiration. We will discuss publishing trends and explain how to query with a sample and synopsis.
Story Time at the Zoo
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other friendly creatures.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Nov 19, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
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Whatchamacallit Wednesday - Arts & Crafts
Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
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