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February is Black History Month and the Library is celebrating the rich contributions of African Americans to our community and collective history. Guided by our RCPL CARES and IDEAL Redwood City initiatives, we are proud to present the following events:
Unique Derique
SAT FEB 1, 11am - Downtown Library
SAT FEB 15, 11am - Redwood Shores Branch Library
Unique Derique's show delights all as it increases awareness of the history and art of Hambone.
Kid Makers: Black Inventors
SAT FEB 1, 2pm - Downtown Library Makerspace
SAT FEB 8, 11am - Schaberg Branch Library
Craft with us in celebration of great Black inventors
Crafty Wednesdays / Miércoles de Manualidades
WED FEB 19 and FEB 26, 3:30pm
Black History Month crafts for kids
Book Bites
TUE FEB 25, 12pm
A lively discussion of James McBride's "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" with light refreshments
Soul Caribbean Cooking with Chef Dillon & Chef Dee
WED FEB 26, 6pm
Chef Dillon Campbell and Chef “Dee” of Stanford University will demonstrate cooking a variety of dishes deeply rooted in the African Diaspora. Small bites will be available to taste!
In addition to these special events, drop in to our Storytimes throughout February, which will include stories in honor of Black History Month.
Check out our reading lists for adults and kids. Streaming Black History collections are available on Hoopla and Kanopy and look for eBooks and eAudiobooks available on Overdrive/Libby.
Looking for more? Visit the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum and Learning Center at 890 Jefferson Avenue, across from the Downtown Library. Learn more
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