The following events will be held at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Accessible. To register, or learn more call the library at 508-992-5342, email athiel@sailsinc.org, or visit http://www.millicentlibrary.org/events
Celebrate Black History month with events for all ages. This series is a collaboration between Millicent Library and the Fairhaven Belonging Committee.
Community Read: Invisible Generals Feb. 1st – Feb. 29th. Join us for a community read: pick up a copy of Invisible Generals by Doug Melville during the month of February. There will be multiple copies of the book available for check out on display near the circulation desk. No meetings to attend or deadlines to finish the book by – just a chance to read and learn in community!
Hidden Figures Storytime Wed., 2/21, 10:30am This storytime will feature Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, featuring related crafts and activities. For families, all ages in the auditorium.
Movie Screening – Hidden Figures Wed., 2/21, February 21st at 6pm Join us for a screening of “Hidden Figures” (2016, PG) in the auditorium. “Hidden Figures” is based on the true events that unfolded during the early days of the U.S. space program. The story revolves around three brilliant African-American women mathematicians — Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson — who played pivotal roles at NASA, contributing to the success of the historic space missions. All ages welcome, light refreshments served.
Ekua Holmes Crafternoon Thurs., 2/22 from 3-4pm In this special edition crafternoon, we will create collages inspired by the work of award-winning artist and illustrator Ekua Holmes. Ekua Holmes, a prominent African American artist and MA native, has left a mark in children’s book illustration with her distinctive and vibrant collage style. Options for all ages – young children may need assistance.
Movie Screening – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Fri., 2/23 at 2pm Join us for a screening of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018, PG) in the auditorium, an award winning animated movie, featuring Miles Morales, the first black Spider-Man in the comic book’s universe (introduced in 2011). All ages welcome, light refreshments served.
To register for any of these events, visit: millicentlibrary.org/events.
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