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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
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Snuggle-Up Center
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