Black History Month

Race On, Scavengers!

Submitted by Mark H. on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 4:44pm

The Aldine Library is having a special Internet Scavenger Hunt in celebration of Black History Month. From 4-5:30 PM on Thursday, February 28th, Teens and Tweens will gather in the Meeting Room and receive a list of famous or lesser known prominent African-Americans to research. Using print and electronic resources, participants will race against each other to collect information. Come join us!
 

Special Pajama Storytime

Submitted by Mark H. on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 11:26am

On Monday, February 25th at 7 PM, the Aldine library is having a special Family Storytime in the Meeting Room. In honor of Black History Month, we'll celebrate and experience African American stories using an Ipad! Also, we'll have a special guest musician play for us. Come for fun, activities (including a craft), and music. See you there!
 

Black History Month at the Oscars

Submitted by Donna S. on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 4:42pm

February has brought us two special events: Black History Month and the Academy Awards presentation.  So I think we should call attention to the Black actors and actresses who have paved the way for the next generation of talent – such as young Quvenzhané Wallis.  Past winner Denzel Washington is nominated again this year.  And, of course, he was preceded by others.

Therefore, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the talented Black artists who have won the Oscar.  Check out their array of movies, including those for which they received their awards.
 

Resident African American Poet Leon Thomas

Submitted by Stephanie Orr on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 3:56pm

Resident African American Poet Leon Thomas will be sharing some of his recent works and reflecting on past and present contributions of African Americans to American history in his program this Thursday, February 21st at 6:45 pm.  Please come and join us in our Meeting Room.

 

 

The Legendary Fats Waller voted #1 Harlem Renaissance Musician 2013!

Submitted by Anna G on Sat, 02/16/2013 - 4:43pm

The Bear Creek community has voted Fats Waller as their favorite Harlem Renaissance musician at our 6th Annual Harlem Renaissance Party!  We danced and jumped and all around boogied to the tunes of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Fats Waller.  After a good spread of tunes representing our nominees for the year the families voted on which performing artist tickled their toes the most.  The votes were close.  Ella came in as runner up with 26 votes and Fats Waller won with 27 votes!  Hope you can join us next year!    For more on Fats Waller click read more.

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