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Tween Crafternoon: Mosaic Landscape Painting - ImaginOn

Calling all preteens to the scene to jump into this Black History Month fun with us! If you are between the ages of 9 and 12, grab your friends and join us for a creative crafternoon, where we will be creating mosaic landscape paintings, inspired by the art of Alma Thomas. Supplies will be provided- just bring your creativity! Space is limited, please register each attendee for this event.
Dates: 
02/19/2025
5 pm - 6:30 pm
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Location:

300 East Seventh Street
Charlotte, NC, 28202
United States

Phone:

(704) 416-4600

Fall in Love with Alma Thomas - Steele Creek Library

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month at the Steele Creek Library by exploring the artwork of Alma Thomas! Alma Thomas was a renowned African American artist during the 20th Century who is known for her vibrant colors and mosaic style. Participants will create their own masterpiece on canvas in Alma's famous mosaic style.
Dates: 
02/14/2025
2 pm - 3 pm
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Organization:

Steele Creek Library

Location:

13620 Steele Creek Road
Charlotte, NC, 28273
United States

Phone:

(704) 416-6800

Reel to Real: Hidden Figures Screening & Talkback - ImaginOn

We're celebrating Black History all day, every day in the Teen Loft! Join us on February 13 from 2 pm to 5 pm for a special screening of the award winning 2016 biographical film, Hidden Figures, based on the book by Margarette Lee Shetterly. Hidden Figures is the true story of three African American NASA scientists and mathematicians, Katherine Johnson (played by Taraji P. Henson), Mary Jackson (played by Janelle Monáe), and Dorothy Vaughan (played by Octavia Spencer), who were essential in the earliest space flight missions at NASA in the 1960s while dealing with racial discrimination. After the screening, we'll have a talkback and open discussion about the film, the history of Black scientists and mathematicians, and physics presentation led by a special guest, Physics Senior at NC A &T, Alexandra Jones! You don't want to miss this celebration of Black film and history!
Dates: 
02/13/2025
2 pm - 5 pm
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Location:

300 East Seventh Street
Charlotte, NC, 28202
United States

Phone:

(704) 416-4600

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt at West Boulevard Library

Join West Boulevard Library for a fun scavenger hunt focused on the past and present of black history inspired by the poem In This Place (An American Lyric) by Amanda Gorman! This activity involves reading, writing, and observation and is great for all ages. Scavenger Hunts can be completed individually, with a partner, or small group. Once completed, answer sheets can be traded in at the front desk for a prize! The scavenger hunt will run all through February! And don't forget to grab special Black History Month coloring bookmarks at the front desk!
Dates: 
02/10/2025
02/11/2025
02/12/2025
All day
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Location:

2157 West Boulevard
Charlotte, NC, 28208
United States

Phone:

(704) 416-7400

The 2025 Black Literary Festival - Urban Reader Bookstore

Urban Reader is excited to host local authors and small business vendors at Gibson Mill Market in celebration of Black History Month. Guests can also enjoy food and drinks from the Market restaurants inside, making this a perfect opportunity to support the community, engage with Black history, and discover unique products and stories. Join us for an inspiring event filled with culture, connection, and celebration!
Dates: 
02/15/2025
12 pm - 6 pm
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Location:

Gibson Mill Market - Concord, NC
305 McGill Avenue Northwest Bldg 200
Concord, NC, 28027
United States

Phone:

(980) 505-7164