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Black History Month: African American Read-In
2025-02-15 14:00:00 2025-02-15 15:15:00 America/New_York Black History Month: African American Read-In Celebrate Black authors and poets at our annual African American Read-In. Hawthorne Branch -

Saturday, February 15
2:00pm - 3:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-15 14:00:00 2025-02-15 15:15:00 America/New_York Black History Month: African American Read-In Celebrate Black authors and poets at our annual African American Read-In. Hawthorne Branch -

Celebrate Black authors and poets at our annual African American Read-In.

Join us as we share our favorite passages, poems, and more by Black authors. African American Read-Ins are an initiative by the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. Our annual event will feature readings by local luminaries and leaders in government, education, religion, and the arts. Refreshments will be provided by the Hawthorne Woman's Club.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Exhibit/Display | Books, Authors, & Writing |

TAGS: | Black History Month | #Black History Month |

Hawthorne Branch
Phone: 352-481-1920
Branch manager
Cameron Burris
Hours
Mon, Jan 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Hawthorne Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Hawthorne and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Computer Skills and New Technology
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:45am
Learn how to use your computer, smartphone, tablet, or e-reader in this class for seniors. Bring your questions!
Story Time
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Air-Dry Clay Mosaics
Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by and create a small mosaic using air-dry clay.
ArtSpace: Watercolor Painting
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore watercolor painting in this guided class.
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Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts,... more
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!
Computer Skills and New Technology
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:45am
Learn how to use your computer, smartphone, tablet, or e-reader in this class for seniors. Bring your questions!
Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Paper Flowers
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to create lovely paper flowers out of a few simple materials!
Bookish Sort Book Club
Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for lively discussions of fiction and nonfiction titles selected by participants in this vibrant, member-led group!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship
Mon, Feb 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts,... more
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!
Computer Skills and New Technology
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:45am
Learn how to use your computer, smartphone, tablet, or e-reader in this class for seniors. Bring your questions!
Read with a Dog
Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story!
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