Black History Month at the Calgary Public Library

Venue / Location:
Calgary Public Library, various branches. See event description for details.

10 Feb 2010 - 7:00pm
17 Feb 2010 - 7:00pm
19 Feb 2010 - 7:00pm
18 Feb 2010 - 11:30pm
20 Feb 2010 - 2:00pm
26 Feb 2010 - 7:00pm

Ticket Price:
Free

Event Description:

For more information or to register for these programs go to www.calgarypubliclibrary.com.
Drumming Circle
Enjoy a drumming experience led by the lustrous and spirited Bambalamb. Drums will be provided by Bambalamb or you can bring your own.

Wednesday, February 10, 7:00 to 8:00 PM, Fish Creek Library
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell"
Join us for the screening of this movie, followed by discussion. In partnership with Afrikadey! Arts & Culture Society.

 Wednesday, February 17, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Central Library, 2nd Floor John Dutton Theatre
"What is Black History?"  A Panel Discussion
Join us for this symposium to share ideas about “blackness”, including what it means to be black and issues that affect cultural unity. Panel Members are: Dr. David Este, University of Calgary; Francis Boakye, University of Calgary; Derrick Shirley, motivational speaker and community organizer; and Jamilah Joseph, United Way.  In partnership with Afrikadey! Arts & Culture Society.
Friday, February 19, 7:00 to 9:30 PM, Central Library, 2nd Floor, John Dutton Theatre
Author Reading
Join Olive Senior as she reads short stories about her home country Jamaica from her new book “Arrival of the Snake-Woman”.

Thursday, February 18, 11:30 to 1:00 PM, Central Library, main Floor
Saturday, February 20, 2:00 to 3:30 PM , Shawnessy Library
"Things Fall Apart"
Join us for this actors’ reading of “Things Fall Apart”, a stage adaptation by Cheryl Foggo.  In partnership with Afrikadey! Arts & Culture Society.

Friday, February 26, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Central Library, main floor