African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 9th
February 8th, 2011 by Shorty
African American Stories and Crafts for Preschoolers
Wednesday, February 9, 11:00 a.m.
Jeffery Manor Branch
Jeffrey Manor is located at 2401 East 100th Street. Contact them at (312) 747-6479.
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African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 8th
February 7th, 2011 by Shorty
Paper Maché Mask Making
Tuesday, February 8, 3:30 p.m.
Jeffery Manor Branch
Participants will make paper maché African masks. This is a two-session program. Session I: Create and form a paper maché mask. Session II: Participants will decorate and paint masks created in Session I.
Jeffrey Manor is located at 2401 East 100th Street. Call (312) 747-6479 for more information.
The Art of Charcoal Drawing with Edwina Searcy
Tuesday, February 8, 4:00 p.m.
King Branch
Kings is located at 3436 S. King Drive. Call (312) 747-7543 for more information.
African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 5th
February 4th, 2011 by Shorty
African American Storytelling with Linda Braggs
Saturday, February 5, 1:00 p.m.
Blackstone Branch
Blackstone is located at 4904 South Lake Park Avenue in Chicago. Call (312) 747-0511 for more information.
African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 4th
February 4th, 2011 by Shorty
Book Club: Share and Tell
Friday, February 4, 3:30 p.m.
Jeffery Manor Branch
Celebrate diversity by sharing and discussing favorite books and poems by and about African Americans.
Jeffrey Manor is located at 2401 East 100th Street. Contact them at (312) 747-6479.
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African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 27th
February 23rd, 2010 by Shorty
Patricia Liddell Researchers present their Annual Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, February 27, 11:00 am
Woodson Regional Library, Second Floor Conference Room
The Patricia Liddell Researchers, Chicago’s chapter of the African American Historical and Genealogical Society, demonstrate techniques and offer advice on the best resources to use when tracing ancestral lineage in this annual genealogy program.
African Mask Making with Pamela Clemons
Saturday, February 27, 11:00 a.m.
Bessie Coleman Branch
Create your own African Mask using paper and your imagination in this hands-on program.
The Art of Charcoal Drawing
Saturday, February 27, 11:00 a.m.
Blackstone Branch
Join artist Edwina Searcy in this hands-on program as she demonstrates charcoal drawing techniques.
Jewelry Making with Nubia Ptah
Saturday, February 27, 1:00 p.m.
West Pullman Branch
Participants learn the art of jewelry making in this fun and interactive program.
Mosaic Picture Making
Saturday, February 27, 1:00 p.m.
Whitney Young Branch
Join artist Krystal Webb as she demonstrates mosaic picture making techniques. Each participant will leave this program with their own mosaic picture suitable for framing.
The Art of Charcoal Drawing
Saturday, February 27, 1:00 p.m.
South Chicago Branch
Join artist Edwina Searcy in this hands-on program as she demonstrates charcoal drawing techniques.
Chicago Public Schools All City Elementary Schools Band
Saturday, February 27, 1:00 p.m.
Bessie Coleman Branch
Musical performance by CPS All City Elementary Schools Band.
Author’s Book Discussion and Signing
Saturday, February 27, 1:30 pm
Woodson Regional Library, Auditorium
Sisi Donald Mosby discusses and autographs his new book, Black Holocaust: The Fred Hampton Murder Case.
In the Oral Tradition: Granny Tales
Saturday, February 27, 1:30 p.m.
Brainerd Branch
Participants are invited to recount their favorite tale, told to them by a grandparent. For teenagers ages 13 -16 yrs
The Art of Cartooning
Saturday, February 27, 2:00 p.m.
Jeffery Manor Branch
Artist Michael Burton, the “Urban Rockwell” teaches participants the art of cartooning.
African Mask Making with Pamela Clemons
Saturday, February 27, 2:00 p.m.
Chicago Lawn Branch
Create your own African Mask using paper and your imagination in this hands-on program.
Find addresses of the above libraries here.
African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 25th
February 20th, 2010 by Shorty
African Americans in Photography
Thursday, February 25, 4:30 p.m.
Vodak- Eastside Branch
Join photographer Owen Lawson as he discusses the history of African Americans in photography, including his professional career. In addition, Lawson demonstrates how to take outstanding digital photographs.
Talking Jazz
Thursday, February 25. 6:00 p.m.
Whitney Young Branch
Whitney Young staff members lead a group discussion on specific musical artists concentrating on their musical genre, discography, biographical information, and more.
African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 24th
February 19th, 2010 by Shorty
African American Stories and Crafts for Preschoolers
Wednesday, February 24, 11:00 a.m.
Jeffery Manor Branch
Children enjoy stories about African American history and create a related craft.
Find addresses of the above libraries here.
African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 23rd
February 18th, 2010 by Shorty
Talking Jazz
Tuesday, February 23, 6:00 p.m.
Whitney Young Branch
Whitney Young staff members lead a group discussion on specific musical artists concentrating on their musical genre, discography, biographical information, and more.
Find addresses of the above libraries here.
African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 22nd
February 17th, 2010 by Shorty
The Art of Knitting and Crocheting
Monday, February 22, 10:30 a.m.
Jeffery Manor Branch
Participants learn the basic techniques of knitting and crocheting. All materials will be provided.
A Taste of Motown
Monday, February 22, 5:30 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Branch
Participants lip-sync to great hit sounds of Motown.
African Americans in Photography
Monday, February 22, 6:00 p.m.
Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch
Join photographer Owen Lawson as he discusses the history of African Americans in photography, including his professional career. In addition, Lawson demonstrates how to take outstanding digital photographs.
African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 20th
February 15th, 2010 by Shorty
African American Storytelling
Saturday, February 20, 1:00 p.m.
Pullman Branch
Join Linda Braggs as she excites the audience with her colorful tales about African Americans with an artistic flare.
The Art of Cartooning
Saturday, February 20, 1:00 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Branch
Artist Michael Burton, the “Urban Rockwell” teaches participants the art of cartooning.
The Art of Charcoal Drawing
Saturday, February 20, 1:00 p.m.
Sherman Park Branch
Join artist Edwina Searcy in this hands-on program as she demonstrates charcoal drawing techniques
Stories of African Americans Who Made a Difference
Saturday, February 20, 2:00 p.m.
King Branch
The ASE Youth Storytellers present an enlightening and entertaining program honoring African Americans who have made a difference.
Harsh Reader Circle Book Discussion
Saturday, February 20, 2:00 p.m.
Woodson Regional Library, Harsh Conference Room
Join the Harsh Reader Circle in a discussion of Slavery, Colonialism and Racism by Sidney W. Mintz.
Crochet from Passion to Profit with Fashionistas Erika and Monika Simmons
Saturday, February 20, 3:00 p.m.
Bessie Coleman Branch
Erika and Monika Simmons “The Double Stitch Twins,” discuss how they took their passion for crocheting from their living room to the sales floor of Macy’s. Copies of their book Double Stitch: Designs for the Crochet Fashionista will be available for purchase.
Find addresses of the above libraries here.