African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 20th

Chicago Public Library

African American Storytelling
Saturday, February 20, 1:00 p.m.
Pullman Branch

Join Linda Braggs as she excites the audience with her colorful tales about African Americans with an artistic flare.

The Art of Cartooning
Saturday, February 20, 1:00 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Branch

Artist Michael Burton, the “Urban Rockwell” teaches participants the art of cartooning.

The Art of Charcoal Drawing
Saturday, February 20, 1:00 p.m.
Sherman Park Branch

Join artist Edwina Searcy in this hands-on program as she demonstrates charcoal drawing techniques

Stories of African Americans Who Made a Difference
Saturday, February 20, 2:00 p.m.
King Branch

The ASE Youth Storytellers present an enlightening and entertaining program honoring African Americans who have made a difference.

Harsh Reader Circle Book Discussion
Saturday, February 20, 2:00 p.m.
Woodson Regional Library, Harsh Conference Room

Join the Harsh Reader Circle in a discussion of Slavery, Colonialism and Racism by Sidney W. Mintz.

Crochet from Passion to Profit with Fashionistas Erika and Monika Simmons
Saturday, February 20, 3:00 p.m.
Bessie Coleman Branch

Erika and Monika Simmons “The Double Stitch Twins,” discuss how they took their passion for crocheting from their living room to the sales floor of Macy’s. Copies of their book Double Stitch: Designs for the Crochet Fashionista will be available for purchase.

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