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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:
"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 |
TAGS: | reading | history | Black Literature | Black LIt | Black History Month |
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.