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Upcoming Black History Month Events at the Library

Wednesday, February 15
Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Ave, Oakland
African Stories on Film for Children - 4:00-5:00PM
Visit the library and watch fables, songs, & stories from Africa on the big screen. Snacks will be served. All ages welcome; Best for 5- to 10-year-olds.

Bayview Hunters Point YMCA (Bayview Branch Temporary Location) 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco
Kirk Waller - Storyteller 1:30 - 2:30PM
Kirk Waller has been entertaining and mesmerizing audiences for years with his electrifying musical and magical storytelling style. Listen to Kirk tell stories in celebration of Black History Month.

Saturday, February 18
Merced Branch Library, 155 Winston Drive, San Francisco
The African American Quilting Tradition 2:00 - 4:30PM
Celebrate Black History Month with members of the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland. You’ll learn a little bit about the history of the African American quilting tradition, plus get a chance to make a 9 patch pieced potholder to take home! For ages 7-12. Children younger than 9 will need an accompanying adult to assist them with this craft.

Richmond Branch Library 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco
Quilt Craft for Kids 2:00 - 4:30PM
Celebrate Black History Month with members of the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland. You’ll learn a little bit about the history of the African American quilting tradition, plus get a chance to make a 9 patch pieced potholder to take home! For ages 7-12. Children younger than 9 will need an accompanying adult to assist them with this craft.

Elmhurst Branch Library, 1427 88th Avenue, Oakland
Black History Month Family Storytime-3:00 pm
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages.

Saturday, February 25
81st Avenue Branch Library, 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland - 1:30 pm
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Elmhurst Branch Library , 1427 88th Avenue, Oakland - 3:30 pm
Celebrate Black History Month with Crafts
We will be making our version of kente cloth and creating container gardens to celebrate both Ghanan and Kenyan heritage.