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"The Library of Congress, National Archives and others join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society."
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Black History Month Origins & Theme"Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history."
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"Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month."
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Santa Maria Public Library Programs Check out some of the Library's upcoming fun events, below. For more information, or to register for events, please call (805) 925-0994, visit our website at www.cityofsantamaria.org/library, or click on any of the event images below to be redirected to our Library events calendar.
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Black History Month Youth Celebration Packs Pick-up: Saturday, February 5 - Saturday, February 12 For ages 6 to 12. No registration is required.
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Low Vision Workshop Saturday, February 5 10:30 a.m. in Shepard Hall For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Tech Help Saturdays Saturday, February 5 11:00 a.m. in Dorothea Nelson Room For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Online Job Searching Saturday, February 5 12:00 p.m. in Shepard Hall For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Youth Art Time Tuesday, February 8 4:00 p.m. in the Altrusa Theater For youth in grades 1 through 6. No registration is required.
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Teen Palentines Day Party Friday, February 11 4:00 p.m. in the Altrusa Theater. Space is limited.
For junior high and high school. No registration is required.
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Origami Valentine Workshop Saturday, February 12 12:00 p.m. in Shepard Hall For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Youth Sphero Robotics Escape Games Wednesday, February 16 4:00 p.m. in the Altrusa Theater For ages 6 to 12. In partnership with 4-H Positive Youth Development Program. Registration is required.
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Teen Vex Robotics Escape Games Thursday, February 17 4:00 p.m. in the Altrusa Theater For junior high and high school. In partnership with 4-H Positive Youth Development Program. Registration is required.
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Storytime to You February 3, February 8, February 16 and February 25 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Join the Bookmobile Librarian for outdoor story time at Bookmobile stops. Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy literacy building and fun for the whole family. Pop-up Bookmobile Stops Saturday, February 5 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Rice Ranch Park Visit the Bookmobile at monthly Saturday Bookmobile Pop-up Stops for a family friendly maker project.
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Cuyama Returns to Regular Hours The Cuyama branch is now open additional hours for patron service. Come in for a visit, and to find your favorite Library resources. New hours are: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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Origami Valentine Kits (Los Alamos and Orcutt locations) Pick-up: Monday, February 7 - Friday, February 11 For ages 18 and up. No registration is required.
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Celebrating Friendship Packs (All branch locations) Pick-up: Saturday, February 12 - Saturday, February 19 For ages 6 to 12. Limit of one pack per youth while supplies last. No registration is required.
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Adult Book Recommendations Check out our recommended books below. Visit the Black Gold catalog, or call (805) 925-0994, to place a hold on these titles.
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The Yellow House by Sarah M. BroomA brilliant, haunting and unforgettable memoir from a stunning new talent about the inexorable pull of home and family, set in a shotgun house in New Orleans East.
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While Justice Sleeps: A Novel by Stacey AbramsPlunged into an explosive role she never anticipated, Avery Keene, now the legal guardian of power of attorney for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, must unravel the clues he left behind in regards to a dangerous conspiracy that has infiltrated the highest power corridors of Washington, D.C.
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Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahThe comedian traces his coming of age during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed, offering insight into the farcical aspects of the political and social systems of today's world.
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Children's Book Recommendations
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Stuntboy, In The Meantime by Jason ReynoldsWhile leading a double life as Stuntboy, who secretly keeps all the other superheroes super safe, Portico Reeve tries to keep his parents’ marriage together, deal with his anxiety and an enemy who vows to prove there is nothing super about him.
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Black Artists Shaping the World by Sharna JacksonIntroduces young readers to 26 contemporary artists from Africa and of the African descent, working in everything from painting, sculpture, and drawing to ceramics, installation art, and sound art.
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Teen Book Recommendations
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African Icons: Ten People who Shaped History by Tracey BaptisteFrom ancient times through the 16th century, this underrepresented side of Black history and Black excellence presents heroic full-color portraits and 10 stories of people who helped shape the African continent.
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