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African American
Read-In

Open book on a wooden table for New Jersey reading event. Image produced by More Jersey.

Saturday, February 24, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Price: Free

Kennedy Library

500 Hoes Ln
Piscataway, NJ 08854
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Organizer:
Piscataway Public Library

Event Description

Celebrate African American contributions to the Arts through literature, history, and culture.

Discover new authors, revisit classic artists, and explore possibilities through Afrofuturism.

Feel free to bring your favorite selection to share or just join to listen.

Additionally there will be a special craft for all ages. 

This program is co-hosted by the Piscataway Civil Rights Advisory Commission, the Piscataway African American Seniors Club, and the NAACP - Metuchen, Edison, and Piscataway Area Branch.

Additional Information

Accessibility

If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

NJ Proudly Celebrates
Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans to American history, culture, and society. Established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson; Black History Month reflects on the struggles, highlights the triumphs, and provides inspiration to future generations.

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