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Celebrate Women's History Month by participating in our month-long WHM-Children's Read-a-thon. Details available at our branch or email bwhitaker@akronlibrary.org
All month long read books relating to Women's History Month. Satisfy the squares on the bingo sheet to make 3 in a row and receive a prize.
Check our displays and catalog to find books that interest you.
Here are a few suggestions:
Strange Fruit Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song
Reach for the Skai How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback
by an award winning black female author:
AGE GROUP: | School Age (Grades K-2) | School Age (Grades 3-5) |
EVENT TYPE: | History | Books & Writing |
TAGS: | Reading | Readathon | on your own | Historical Fiction | books |
Local artist Woodrow Nash created two murals for the Odom Boulevard Branch Library, celebrating the lives and ideas of African-American leaders and pioneers—Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Sojourner Truth, Helen Arnold, Ed Davis, Shirla McClain, Martin Chapman, Horace Stewart, and Vernon Odom. Odom Boulevard Branch Library's extensive collection of African-American fiction, non-fiction, gospel music, and more also celebrates the contribution of African-American writers and artists. Additionally, the shelves of the branch contain a large collection of religious and spiritual titles, and the best of contemporary fiction and non-fiction genres.
Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a destination place for the community. Computers and computer classes, WiFi printing, scanning, copying, and faxing are services important to all, including emerging entrepreneurs and returning students. Programming affords customers of all ages an opportunity to learn through exploration in community with others. From exercise for adult wellness to crafting and hands-on exploration of NatureConnect topics and themes for all ages, Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a one-stop spot for the educational and entertainment interests of all of its neighbors. Look for Odom staff out and about in the community—at schools, at community centers, at community organization meetings—visit us at the branch today.