February is Black History Month. We'll look through the lenses of history, literature, music and art to both remember and celebrate Black History and achievement.
The events scheduled are as follows:
Commons
11:30am-11:55am- Craft Station for children and Travelling Trunk exhibit presented by Sean Donaldson from the African American Museum of Iowa
1:35pm-2pm The Amen Choir Performance
Whipple
12:00pm-12:30pm Professor S. Torriano Berry's (Professor Emeritus, Howard University, MJF Department) presentation
1-1:30 pm- Caleb "The Negro Artist" Rainey Poetry
Third Floor Art Gallery
There will be an opportunity to peruse the art of Jean Berry
Curated library displays in the Commons available for check out
All are welcome
AGE GROUP: | Teen | School Age | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Play | Maker Room and Technology | Learn | Connect |
The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.