Tag: kids
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Caring for Your Crown Workshop
Don’t miss this FREE workshop on caring for textured hair! Black youth and caregivers will learn the skills and techniques needed to care for and maintain their natural hair at home.
Plus, the first 30 folks to register (for in-person workshop) will receive free products from Trendz Beauty Supply! Registration form HERE.
This workshop will also be available by Zoom. Contact Mercedes Egbe (505.280.7365 or mercedes.turner@oaaa.nm.gov
) or Brennan Bowman (505.418.5407 or brennanl.bowman@oaaa.nm.gov ) for login information. -
Stories from Africa to America
Come on out for Stories from Africa to America by Ms. Marley’s House of Colors (internationally acclaimed storyteller Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley). The event includes storytime & signup for Libro’s Imagination Library, a free monthly book program by mail for Black children (birth to age 5).
Black/African American Families, let’s create & build community through storytelling and create courageous spaces together! Bring your favorite blanket & snuggly pillow!
(Free parking available under Civic Plaza: Just bring your validation slip.)
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The Princess and the Frog Watch Party
Hard-working, ambitious Black waitress-chef Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) is accidentally cursed by a frog prince to take amphibian form herself. Watch as the two travel Louisiana trying to find the magic to turn human again! Snacks provided.
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Disney’s SOUL Watch Party
Watch the Disney film Soul, starring Jamie Foxx, at the San Pedro Library! Snacks provided.
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Local Author Laurel Goodluck: Too Much
Join Bookworks for a reading and signing by local children’s author Laurel Goodluck to celebrate her new picture book, Too Much: My Great Big Native Family!
This “sweet story of friendship, family, and community” (Kirkus Review) celebrates Native identities, communities, and kids. Goodluck is the author of Forever Cousins, Rock Your Mocs, and She Persisted: Deb Haaland. Join Bookworks for this exciting relaunch of their events for children!
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Author Visit: Khadijah VanBrakle’s Fatima Tate Takes the Cake
Local author Khadijah VanBrakle writes stories about characters, like her three daughters, who are both Black American and Muslim. Join the author to discuss her debut YA novel, Fatima Tate Takes the Cake. For a deeper discussion and more enjoyable experience, please read Fatima Tate Takes the Cake before the event and come ready with questions and comments for the author to hear!
“Fatima Tate wants to be a baker AND enjoy some innocent flirting with her hot friend Raheem—but her strict Muslim parents would never approve of either… Fatima must find the inner strength to blaze her own trail by owning her body, her choices, and her future. Combining the frank authenticity of Elizabeth Acevedo and the complex social dynamics of Ibi Zoboi, FATIMA TATE TAKES THE CAKE is a powerful coming-of-age story that gives a much-needed voice to young Black Muslim women.”
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Letters to (and from) Santa
Through December 18, bring your child to the International District Library and write a letter to Santa. Drop your child’s letter in the box – and they will receive a letter back from Santa!
No postage needed, but please make sure your address is printed clearly and legibly to receive a letter back.
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District 4 School Board Rep Meeting
Constituent Meeting with Barbara Petersen and Heather Benavidez!Come meet your new representative and say farewell to the outgoing one at the Highland High School cafeteria.Also discuss some immediate challenges for the board:- Hiring the next superintendent
- Developing the budget and calendar for the 2024-2025 school year
- Finding ways to address the ongoing mental health and academic needs of students
- Recruiting and retaining our talented educators
- Creating an environment of collaboration and respect
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Library Book Sale
Find great reads at low prices at the annual Book Sale to benefit the ABQ Public Library! Extra 50% (or BOGO, depending on the original price) off after 2:00.
Free entrance after noon ($2 entry fee from 10-12).
