African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 27th

Chicago Public Library
Patricia Liddell Researchers present their Annual Black History Month Celebration

Saturday, February 27, 11:00 am
Woodson Regional Library, Second Floor Conference Room

The Patricia Liddell Researchers, Chicago’s chapter of the African American Historical and Genealogical Society, demonstrate techniques and offer advice on the best resources to use when tracing ancestral lineage in this annual genealogy program.

African Mask Making with Pamela Clemons
Saturday, February 27, 11:00 a.m.
Bessie Coleman Branch

Create your own African Mask using paper and your imagination in this hands-on program.

The Art of Charcoal Drawing
Saturday, February 27, 11:00 a.m.
Blackstone Branch

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

Jewelry Making with Nubia Ptah
Saturday, February 27, 1:00 p.m.
West Pullman Branch

Participants learn the art of jewelry making in this fun and interactive program.

Mosaic Picture Making
Saturday, February 27, 1:00 p.m.
Whitney Young Branch

Join artist Krystal Webb as she demonstrates mosaic picture making techniques.  Each participant will leave this program with their own mosaic picture suitable for framing.

The Art of Charcoal Drawing
Saturday, February 27, 1:00 p.m.
South Chicago Branch

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

Chicago Public Schools All City Elementary Schools Band
Saturday, February 27, 1:00 p.m.
Bessie Coleman Branch

Musical performance by CPS All City Elementary Schools Band.

Author’s Book Discussion and Signing
Saturday, February 27, 1:30 pm
Woodson Regional Library, Auditorium

Sisi Donald Mosby discusses and autographs his new book, Black Holocaust: The Fred Hampton Murder Case.

In the Oral Tradition:  Granny Tales
Saturday, February 27, 1:30 p.m.
Brainerd Branch

Participants are invited to recount their favorite tale, told to them by a grandparent. For teenagers ages 13 -16 yrs

The Art of Cartooning
Saturday, February 27, 2:00 p.m.
Jeffery Manor Branch

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

African Mask Making with Pamela Clemons
Saturday, February 27, 2:00 p.m.
Chicago Lawn Branch

Create your own African Mask using paper and your imagination in this hands-on program.

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