
BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Heatherdowns Book Club
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
(Th) February 13 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Heatherdowns
Join us for a lively and enlightening discussion of a book. Copies of the book will be available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. New members always welcome.
Make a Benjamin Banneker Clock
(Th) February 13 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
It's time to celebrate Benjamin Banneker, an African American who invented a wooden clock that struck on the hour at age 21! Learn more and make your own working clock from simple parts and cardboard.
African Immigrants and the American Experience
A Lecture and Conversation with Dr. Kefa Otiso
(Th) February 13 | 5 — 6 p.m. | Main Library
As part of the celebration for Black History Month, learn more about African immigrants in the United States.
Make a Benjamin Banneker Clock
(F) February 14 | 11 a.m. — noon | South
It's time to celebrate Benjamin Banneker, an African American who invented a wooden clock that struck on the hour at age 21! Learn more and make your own working clock from simple parts and cardboard.
Birmingham Book Club
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
(Tu) February 18 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Birmingham
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi
(Tu) February 18 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Make a Benjamin Banneker Clock
(W) February 19 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Birmingham
It's time to celebrate Benjamin Banneker, an African American who invented a wooden clock that struck on the hour at age 21! Learn more and make your own working clock from simple parts and cardboard.
A Folk Medicine Perspective to Black History Month
with Urban Wholistics
(Th) February 20 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Kent
Join Urban Wholistics during Black History Month for an informative talk focusing on medicinal herbs and how to use them. Experience an herbal tea and take a recipe to create at home.
Comic Book Club
Power Man And Iron Fist Vol. 1 by David F. Walker
(Th) February 20 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs
Do you love comics and graphic novels (or looking to get into them)? Join us as we discuss some of the most thought-provoking and artistically striking comics from across a variety of genres.
Black History Month for Kids
(Sa) February 22 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Main Library
Celebrate Black History month with games, activities, and crafts that teach us about different famous Black Americans throughout history.
Make a Benjamin Banneker Clock
(Sa) February 22 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Main Library
It's time to celebrate Benjamin Banneker, an African American who invented a wooden clock that struck on the hour at age 21! Learn more and make your own working clock from simple parts and cardboard.
Make a Benjamin Banneker Clock
(Tu) February 25 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Locke
It's time to celebrate Benjamin Banneker, an African American who invented a wooden clock that struck on the hour at age 21! Learn more and make your own working clock from simple parts and cardboard.
Homeschooling Teen Book Club
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
(W) February 26 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books-that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Make a Benjamin Banneker Clock
(W) February 26 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
It's time to celebrate Benjamin Banneker, an African American who invented a wooden clock that struck on the hour at age 21! Learn more and make your own working clock from simple parts and cardboard.
Online Romance Book Club featuring author Nikki Payne
Pride and Protest featuring author Nikki Payne
(W) February 26 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs
Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!
Spice Mastery Workshop: Celebrate Black History Month
with Jikoni Toledo
(Th) February 27 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Reynolds Corners
Embark on a flavorful journey in the Spice Mastery Workshop, a Black History Month program, where you'll delve into the fascinating world of homemade spice blends.