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African American Read-In
2023-02-19 14:00:00 2023-02-19 16:00:00 America/New_York 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 - Meeting Room

Sunday, February 19
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-19 14:00:00 2023-02-19 16:00:00 America/New_York 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 - Meeting Room

Alachua Branch

Meeting Room

“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 | #African American |

Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Ross Woodbridge
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Learning Center
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!
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Read with a Dog
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Snuggle-Up Center
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