BLACK HISTORY MONTH
GO FAR, GO TOGETHER
Programs
Hunters Point
47-40 Center Blvd.
(718) 990-4150
American Tap Dance Foundation presents A Tribute to the Tap Masters
This next generation of young and emerging talent illustrate the history of tap dance and share the steps and style of tap masters such as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Buster Brown, The Copasetics, Eddie Brown, Leon Collins and more. Special guest artist to be announced in February!
Saturday, February 22, 3pm
Jackson Heights
35-51 81 Street
(718) 899-2500
Stories and Crafts for Ages 3-8 Years Old
We will share books about inspiring black Americans, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, Muhammad Ali, and Serena Williams. We will create collages and dream boards with pictures and words to celebrate and honor them. Children ages 3-8, younger with caregiver.
Tuesday, February 25, 4pm
My Superhero Roberto Clemente
Come celebrate Black History Month with us and Teatro SEA's Production: My Superhero Roberto Clemente.
Tuesday, February 25, 4pm
Kew Gardens Hills
72-33 Vleigh Place
(718) 261-6654
Black Stars in Space
Learn about black astronauts and make a shooting star that flies across the sky.
Wednesday, February 26, 4:30pm
Laurelton
134-26 225 Street
(718) 528-2822
Movie Days
Join the Laurelton Library on Tuesdays at 1pm during February for a selection of movies celebrating Black History Month.
February 25th: "Good Hair" (2009)
February 25, 1pm
Movie Days
Join the Laurelton Library on Fridays at 11am during February for a selection of movies celebrating Black History Month.
February 28: "Race" (2016, PG-13)
February 28, 11am
Saturday Movie Screening of "Selma"
The film chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965 when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement (PG-13).
Saturday, February 22, 10:30am
Lefferts
103-34 Lefferts Boulevard
(718) 843-5950
Black Women and Depression
Temporary periods of sadness, worry and nervousness are normal, but what about when those feelings won’t go away? Too often, women of color try to muscle their way through. Women are more likely to experience an episode of major depression than men. And, compared to their white counterparts, black women are less likely to seek help. Dr. Jessica Clemons, a psychiatrist from H+H/Elmhurst, will facilitate an important discussion on depression. All are welcome.
Thursday, February 13, 6pm
Maspeth
69-70 Grand Avenue
(718) 639-5228
"Black Panther"
After the death of his father the King of Wakanda, T'Challa returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. When a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk.
Thursday, February 27, 3pm
North Hills
57-04 Marathon Parkway
(718) 225-3550
English Conversation Class and Memory Game: African American Icons
Join our English Conversation Class and train your memory and learn something new while playing! Match the pictures of African American icons; refer to your index card to learn about their achievements or ask your Reference Librarian to guide you through the rich resources of QPL! Once your reference slip is signed, receive a commemorative poster.
Wednesday, February 26, 1pm
Movie Matinee
Join us at the North Hills Library for a screening of a feature film.
2/28: "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story" (2009, NR, 120 min.)
Friday, February 28, 12pm
