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Black History Month Reading Challenge

2022-02-01 00:00:00 2022-02-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Black History Month Reading Challenge Come in or call to learn about how you can join our month-long Black History Month Reading Challenge! Prizes will be given to challenge winners. All ages are welcome! Northwest Akron Branch Library -

Tuesday, February 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2022-02-01 00:00:00 2022-02-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Black History Month Reading Challenge Come in or call to learn about how you can join our month-long Black History Month Reading Challenge! Prizes will be given to challenge winners. All ages are welcome! Northwest Akron Branch Library -

Come in or call to learn about how you can join our month-long Black History Month Reading Challenge! Prizes will be given to challenge winners. All ages are welcome!

The Black History Month Reading Challenge will start February 1 and end February 28. To learn more about the reading challenge, stop into the Northwest Akron Branch Library or call 330.836.1081. 

Interested in reading books by Black authors? Check out these book in our collection: 

"Beloved" by Toni Morrison 

"Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks" by Jason Reynolds 

"The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett 

"Sulwe" written by Lupita Nyong'o and illustrated by Vashti Harrison 

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Toddler | Teen | School Age (Grades K-2) | School Age (Grades 3-5) | Preschool | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

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Northwest Akron Branch Library

northwest@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.836.1081
Branch manager
Greg Trask

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed

About the branch

The Northwest Akron Branch Library, along with its neighbor, the Northwest Family Recreation Center, serves as a center of active learning through a diverse offering of programs and resources. A rich collection of books for all ages is just one aspect of what the branch has to offer; its outstanding multimedia collection includes music CDs, audiobooks, and feature and documentary films. The collection has something for just about every interest and taste. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing are additional services that make personal and professional growth possible.

Look for Northwest Akron Branch staff at local schools and early childhood centers and at community events throughout the year. Visit the branch for more opportunities to learn and explore with others. Programming for all ages at the library is responsive to community interests, with play and story programming for very young children, book discussion groups for adults, school-age and teen crafting and gaming opportunities, and more. The Northwest Akron Branch Library—your one-stop spot for all your educational and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
This event is full

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
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Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room,Conference Room

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
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Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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