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Scavenger Hunt- Black History Inventions

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Help us celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt throughout the library! Grab your instructions and a pencil at the reference desk.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

African American Inventor Exhibit by Phil Tolbert

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Ralph Ellison Library is honored and excited to host librarian and researcher Phillip Tolbert's curated display of African American Inventors in celebration of Black History Month.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take Home Kit: Black History Month Knowledge Quizzes

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Kids, Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's annual trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Learn about Black History Month and historical black figures whose achievements have been overlooked or underappreciated.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Black History Month - Inventors & STEAM: DIY Paper Circuit Kit

All Day 2/4 - 2/28
Kids, Teens, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

Celebrate Black History Month with this STEAM activity! Learn about famous and popular inventions created by Garrett Morgan and other Black Inventors.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

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