GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Grand Rapids Public Library staff, local businesses and artists will give presentations as part of Black History Month programming.
The library says they will highlight and celebrate the local Black community.
Here are more details from the GRPL in a news release:
Tracing the Steps | African American Women During the Progressive Era in Grand Rapids
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE
Join Sophia Brewer, an academic librarian at Grand Rapids Community College, as she delves into her research on early African American women’s clubs and the remarkable women who led these organizations right here in Grand Rapids.
Black History Live with Culture Queen
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Library – 111 Library Street NE
Black History Live with Culture Queen is an immersive and engaging performance designed for children, combining original, interactive music, movement, and storytelling to help them embrace their history and love themselves. Designed for ages 6–13.
Culture Queen’s captivating personality and creative approach to cultural education invites children to celebrate everything that makes them unique. By the end, kids will leave with a newfound confidence, cultural pride, and curiosity about the world, proudly declaring, “I Like The Me I See!”
Black History Month Storytimes
Join us for a series of storytimes during Black History Month. Storytimes will highlight Black stories and include songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun. Classes end with a special art activity and playtime.
Monday, February 3, 2025, 10:30 am
Main Library - 111 Library Street NE
Monday, February 3, 2025, 6:30 pm
West Leonard Branch - 1017 Leonard NW
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 10:30 am
West Side Branch - 713 Bridge St NW
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 10:30 am
Madison Square Branch - 1201 Madison Ave SE
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 10:30 am
Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 6:30 pm
Van Belkum Branch – 1563 Plainfield NE
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 10:30 am
Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE
Friday, February 7, 2025, 10:30 am
Ottawa Hills Branch – 1150 Giddings SE
More information about these free events can be found at www.grpl.orgSpecial thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation for their support of these programs. The Grand Rapids Public Library inspires opportunity, connection, and innovation.
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