Events & Classes

Join artist Lorne James for a session bringing families and community together to learn, play, and share stories, just as these traditions have been passed down for generations in Navajo culture.

Come visit the library for a Kwanzaa drumming circle experience!

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

C НОВЫМ ГОДОМ!

Приходите на встречу с Дедом Морозом и Снегурочкой!

Будет весело и интересно - музыка, поделки, подарки и многое другое!

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

Giới thiệu Văn hóa Việt Nam qua thư pháp chữ Việt.

Discover the untold legacy of ten groundbreaking Black guitarists who shaped the sound of modern rock and metal from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tom Morello. There will be both powerful, kid-friendly stories that highlight each guitarist’s cultural and musical impact, as well as a high-energy instrumental concert inspired by the legacy of Black rock and metal.

Let’s make some beautiful papercutting to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year. 
First come, first served.

新年到！
一起来剪春花，装饰你的家，迎接新的一年！
先到先得。

Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events & Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history. Enjoy a cooking demonstration using traditional foods and recipes cooked by African Americans from the time of slavery, and explore their many modern interpretations.

Rock out to a high-energy instrumental concert, inspired by the legacy of Black rock and metal. Hear stories about Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Tom Morello and others who shaped the sound of modern rock and metal.

Join Brian Parham of Rock Dojo as he inspires the next generation of guitar heroes.

Hãy cùng chúng tôi làm một vòng hoa rực rỡ và xinh xắn để chào đón Tết Bính Ngọ 2026! Tất cả nguyên liệu và dụng cụ sẽ được cung cấp.

Số lượng chỗ ngồi có giới hạn nên phải đăng ký trước. Đăng ký sẽ bắt đầu vào ngày 18 tháng 1 năm 2026.

Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: Family recipes, a seat at our family table, and the importance of Sunday dinner in the African American community. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history.

Experience a mesmerizing performance of buraanbur, a Somali form of dance, music, and poetry performed by and for women. Come learn about beautiful buraanbur and Somali culture, from the local artist and educator, Amina Abdirahman. This event will be in Soomalli and English. It is appropriate for women.

Join us for a special Black Family Storytime celebrating African American heritage, art and culture! Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult and other family members), will have fun with books and stories, songs, a craft, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment.

Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history. Enjoy a cooking demonstration using traditional foods and recipes cooked by African Americans from the time of slavery, and explore their many modern interpretations.

Join us for Positive Kids Yoga Time with Ms. Lai! This session will share some of the cultural significance and traditions of the Lunar New Year. Kids will explore simple yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises with engaging stories, rhymes, and songs.

This program is intended for children ages 2 to 10 years old and their grownups.