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"The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture." |
"While the Harlem Renaissance may be best known for its literary and performing arts -pioneering figures such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, and Ma Rainey may be familiar -sculptors, painters, and printmakers were key contributors to the first modern Afrocentric cultural movement..." |
Black History Month "Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 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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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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Spotlight On: Black History Month Celebration Saturday, February 18 3:00 p.m., Lavagnino Plaza For all ages. No registration is required. The City of Santa Maria Public Library is pleased to welcome the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Santa Maria-Lompoc Branch, for a Celebration of Black History. The Celebration will feature speeches, reflections, dances, poetry, and music that celebrates the rich history of African American culture. |
Adulting 101: Skills for the 21st Century Thursday, February 2; 3:30 p.m. Thursday, February 9; 3:30 p.m. Thursday, February 16; 3:30 p.m. For ages 16 - 21. No registration is required. |
Teen Art Time 4:30 p.m., Altrusa Theater For teens in junior high and high school. Registration is required. |
Tech Help Saturdays 11:00 a.m., Learning Loft For adults ages 18 and up. Registration is required. |
Preschool Activity Time Monday, February 6 11:00 a.m., Altrusa Theater For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required. |
Youth Art Time Tuesday, February 7 4:00 p.m., Altrusa Theater For children in grades 1-6. No registration is required. |
Teen BOLT 4:30 p.m., Altrusa Theater For teens in junior high and high school No registration is required. |
Tech Made Easy Workshop Saturday, February 11 10:30 p.m., Learning Loft For adults ages 18 and up. Registration is required. |
The Valley Reads Book Club Saturday, February 11 2:00 p.m., Learning Loft For adults ages 18 and up. Registration is required. |
Meet Jane Austen hosted by PCPA Saturday, February 11 3:00 p.m., Shepard Hall For ages 12 and up. No registration is required. |
Youth Sew Much Fun Club Wednesday, February 15 4:00 p.m., Learning Center For ages 6 to 12. No registration is required. |
Youth STEAM Packs (All locations) Pick-up begins: Saturday, February 4 For ages 6 to 12. No registration is required. |
If/Then Gender Equity Family STEAM Packs (All locations) Pack pick-up begins: Saturday, February 4 - Microbe Exploration For ages 6 to 12. No registration is required. This project was supported in whole or in part by the If/Then Initiative, a national effort sponsored by Lyda Hill Philanthropies. |
Macrame Coasters To-Go Kits (Los Alamos Branch) Pick-up begins: Monday, February 13 For ages 18 and up. No registration is required. |
Bookmobile Maintenance As of January 31, the bookmobile is temporarily off the road for maintenance. Library Staff will still be visiting regular scheduled stops so City residents may return items, sign-up for library cards, pick up holds, and have a limited number of items for check out. Follow the link below to see the bookmobile hours and locations. |
Adult Book Recommendations Take a look at some of 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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By the Book by Jasmine GuilloryA young, Black woman working in publishing makes a surprise connection with an author who has failed to deliver his highly anticipated manuscript, in the second novel of the series following If the Shoe Fits.
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Carolina Built: A Novel by Kianna AlexanderDescribes the life of real estate magnate Josephine N. Leary, a freed plantation slave who taught herself how to be a business woman, manage her finances, make smart investments and to ultimately become a successful entrepreneur.
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Children's Book Recommendations |
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Stacey's Remarkable Books by Stacey AbramsWhen she discovers that a new student has trouble reading in English, Stacey shares books and stories to help her practice and soon other students join them, learning about other worlds, cultures and the power of friendship.
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Twelve Dinging Doorbells by Tameka Fryer BrownA cumulative all-holiday carol packed to the brim with family, food, love, and Black joy, especially perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, graduations, and all family celebrations.
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Teen Book Recommendations |
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We are Not Broken by George M. JohnsonTouching upon themes of vulnerability, sacrifice and culture, an award-winning Black non-binary writer, author and activist captures the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America under the care of his fiercely devoted grandmother.
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