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Let’s Talk About Black Men
Wednesday, June 18 | 4-5 p.m.
Barnett Branch | 3227 E. Livingston Ave. (Temporary Location)Join us for a discussion about Black men: who they really are, how they’re perceived and how we change that perception in our community. Damon Mosley, the local author of Smile For We, will be joined in conversation by Barnett Branch Manager Eternity Ballour.
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Virtual Trivia: Born This Way
Wednesday, June 18 | 7 p.m.
RESCHEDULED FROM LAST WEEK: Join us for a special trivia in celebration of Pride Month, as we’ll explore, extol, and exalt LGBTQ+ accomplishments throughout history.
Play along on your computer, tablet or mobile device. One winner will receive a prize!
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Juneteenth Black Authors Spotlight
Sunday, June 22 | 1-5 p.m.
Martin Luther King Branch | 1467 E. Long St.Celebrate Juneteenth at the library! Join us, along with local author Colette Harrell, as we present an afternoon celebrating Black authors with food, music, prizes, and more. Free and open to all.
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Join us for Reading Buddies
Help your young learners become better readers. Check out Reading Buddies, where K-3 students can participate in fun reading activities with a buddy. Click below to see hours at the library location nearest you.
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Get a Haircut and Read!
Help your child develop a love of reading, anytime, anywhere! We’ve partnered with 10 local barbershops to provide free books for children to read before and during their haircut.
Click below for participating locations.
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