Here are some programs in honor of Black History Month being held in the
library system or by the Friends of the Beaufort Library.
Mon., Feb. 4th
"Books
Sandwiched In" reviews The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of
America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson (Presenter: Reverend James E.
Moore)
Time: Noon
Location: USC-B Performing
Arts Center, 801 Carteret Street
Call Jane and Lloyd Sidwell,
Co-Chairs: (843) 694-2864 or (843) 379-5246, sidwellweb@gmail.com
* For a list of related materials
about the internal migration of African Americans within the United States,
1900 - 1980, check out the materials in the "Great
Migration" book bag I created.
Tues., Feb. 5th
3:30 PM
St. Helena Branch
The St. Helena Branch Library will
host Mr. Joseph Legree, Jr. who will talk about the history of net making on
the island and he will have examples of his work to view. Program is open to
everyone. Call 255-6487 for more information.
Sat., Feb. 9th
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Helena Branch
Queen Quet of the Gullah/Geechee
Nation presents "Disya who WEBE: Celebrating the Gullah/Geechee
Legacy" film series, readings and presentations. Free. Open to
everyone. Call 255-6487 for more information.
Tues., Feb. 12th
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bluffton Branch
BDC Manager, Grace Cordial, leads
the discussion of Gullah Statesman: Robert Smalls from Slavery to Congress,
1839-1915 by Edward A. Miller. She will share some of the special collections
materials from the BDC with participants during the presentation. No need to
register; everyone over age 12 with an interest in our local history is
welcome! Free. Call Bratton at (843) 255-6503 or bdeloach@bcgov.net
for more information.
Tues., Feb. 12th
African-American
Genealogy Workshop
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Beaufort Branch
Are you looking to accelerate your
family history search? Get started with African American genealogist
specialist, Fallon Green. Registration is required! Free! Everyone
is welcome! Please call Stacey Edmonds (843) 255-6458, or email sinman@bcgov.net.
Mon., Feb. 18th
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hilton Head Branch
School’s out, and we would love to
have you spend part of the afternoon with us. We’re “traveling” to Africa where
we will share folktales filled with tricksters like the fearsome beast, Anansi
the sneaky spider, and even a talking melon. We’ll wrap things up with some
activities and an African-inspired craft. For kids in kindergarten and up. Call
Julie at (843) 255-6529 or jbascom@bcgov.net for
more information.
Mon., Feb. 18th
6:00 PM
St. Helena Branch
Live game show competition focusing
on facts about African Americans in modern society. Prizes awarded!
Contestants: Grades 6-12 only. Call Shay at (843) 255-6542 or sbrooks@bcgov.net for
more information.
Wed., Feb. 20th
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Bluffton Branch
Discussing Someone Knows my
Name by Lawrence Hill. Someone Knows My Name is a captivating novel
about Aminata Diallo, stolen from Africa as a child who thinks only of
freedom. Her story spans six decades and three continents and
brings to life a crucial chapter in world history. Call Amanda at (843)
255-6503 or abrewer@bcgov.net for
more information.
Mon., Feb. 25th
6:00 PM
St. Helena Branch
Live game show competition focusing
on facts about African Americans in modern society. Prizes awarded!
Contestants: Grades 6-12 only. Call Shay at (843) 255-6542 or sbrooks@bcgov.net for
more information.
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