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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
We're closed Thursday November 28 due to Thanksgiving Day Holiday
We're closed Friday November 29 due to Friday following Thanksgiving Holiday
Mon, Nov 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
(Early closing.)
Thu, Nov 28 Closed
(Thanksgiving Day Holiday)
Fri, Nov 29 Closed
(Friday following Thanksgiving Holiday)
Sat, Nov 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 01 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Hawthorne Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Hawthorne and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship
Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.
Drop-in Technology Assistance
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Need help with computers or other digital technology? Come see us for help!
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Nov 26, 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!
Hawthorne Branch Closed
Wed, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 11:55pm
Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Hawthorne Branch Closed
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Hawthorne Branch Closed
Fri, Nov 29, All day
Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Sat, Nov 30, 10:00am - 5:15pm
Outdoor Program Area
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
ArtSpace: Watercolor Painting
Mon, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore watercolor painting in this guided class.
This event is full
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Dec 03, 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!
Story Time
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by trained Medicare counselors.
Shaker “Snow Globe” Buttons
Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Create a shaker button that may remind you of a snow globe!
Bookish Sort Book Club
Thu, Dec 05, 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!
Santa Claus at the Library
Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us after the Hawthorne Christmas Parade to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus!
ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship
Mon, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.
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