Join us for this special Black History Month Story Time, with special guest children’s author Georgia Moss! We’ll enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities! Intended for ages 0-5, our in-person story time is designed to teach early literacy skills to parents and caregivers while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere. Free! Please check our Facebook...Read More
Mark your calendar for the following BHM events at Hackley Library!FREE to enjoy – click each program link below for more details. ~ Gospel Kick-Off Event – January 31 @ 5:30pm Open Mic Night – February 3 @ 5:30pm Mac & Cheese Contest – February 8 @ 2:00pm Sweet Soul Food Dessert Contest – February...Read More
Presented by expert Nietra Hood, you’ll discover helpful tips and tricks to beautiful and healthy black hair, for all ages! Bring any questions you may have to this fun and casual program. Registration is preferred – click HERE to register. Free! Free.Read More
Create something tasty for HPL’s Sweet Soul Food Contest! Get your recipes out, find your best soul food dessert, and compete for the best in the city. Bring enough for attendees, plus the judge, to taste. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contestants in the adult category, as well as...Read More
Test your skills and see if your macaroni and cheese dish has what it takes to win first place! Bring enough for the judges and attendees to have a small taste. Audience attendees are welcome to come and watch the contest unfold! All ages are encouraged to participate. Registration is required – please register HERE. ...Read More
The amazing duo Gemini DaPoet and Kaizen Kabir will host this meaningful night of sharing, as we embrace the talents of our local communities. Come to share, or come just to listen! Registration is highly preferred – click HERE to register. Free.Read More
Kick off Black History Month as we enjoy a beautiful music performance, a lovely Praise Dance from a mother/daughter do, and vignettes of history through time. Our music will be performed by the talented Praise Team from Church of the Living God. Registration is preferred – click HERE to register. FREE.Read More
Unity Bracelets and Kente Weaving We are celebrating Black History month with a unity bracelet you can grab and go. If you’d like to stay for a bit, you can learn a little about the art of kente weaving (and also grab that kit!). Kente refers to a Ghanaian textile made of hand-woven strips of...Read More
Presented by expert Nietra Hood, you’ll discover helpful tips and tricks to beautiful and healthy black hair, for all ages! Bring any questions you may have to this fun and casual program. Registration is preferred – register HERE. Free!Read More
Learn a little about the rich history of textile making in Africa and how those roots manifested in African American quilting traditions in a display in the Youth Services Department. Complete your quilt square and bring it back to add to our Unity Quilt which will be on display all month long! Youth all ages....Read More
