Black History Month @ York Woods
This month, come celebrate Black History Month @ York Woods with storytelling, art, workshops and contests!
On Wednesday February 8th Rosemary Sadler, author, historian and President of the Black History Society (OBHS), presents an overview of African history including the Underground Railroad, black loyalists, Mary Ann Shadd, Harriet Tubman and other historical personalities.
On Friday February 10th found objects are turned into artwork by Sherman Jones, African Caribbean visual artist. A tour of his recycled art display compliments the workshop.
On Saturday February 18th and Sunday February 19th we will be celebrating, educating and promoting African cultural identity through reading, writing, spoken word and storytelling at the 6th annual African Canadian Children and Youth Literary Festival.
On Thursday February 23rd Keith C. Holmes, author of Black Inventors: crafting over 200 years of success documents the creativity of black inventors and provides a comprehensive view of their ground-breaking achievments.
Click the book to place a hold on this inventive title!
Please register for these programs by calling (416)395-5980
or coming in person to the information desk.
Black History Month Challenge!
Hey kids, come to the children's information desk to enter our Black History Month Challenge. Can you name 5 famous historical figures included in our collage? Test your knowledge, check out our display and enter for a chance to win a Cineplex Night Out Coupon! The challenge winner will be notified on February 24th.
Find the library's complete program schedule for Black history Month here.
Study Black History all year at York Woods Library, home to the Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection. Find out more about the inspirational Rita Cox and this fascinating collection.
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