Portsmouth Public Library and Black History Now presents Caribbean Dreaming, an opportunity to explore Caribbean Steel Drums through a historical and musical demonstration. Learn how drums were outlawed on many Caribbean islands and how they came to be made from steel. A unique sound and art form was created by politics. Learn how the people of the Caribbean became independent and at the same time created an art all their own. Free event.
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Black History Trivia at the Portsmouth Library
Participate in our Black History Trivia Contest. Hint: answers are on the bulletin board. Kid-friendly.
Discover African American Scientists at the Children’s Museum
Discover African American scientists and their significant contributions during the month of February. Their profiles will be featured throughout the 2nd floor and experiments related to their work will be highlighted in S.T.E.M. Studio each weekend.
Ms. Martha Reads
Ms. Martha Razor presents “The Donkey Who Lost his Memory,” a children’s story and puppet show written by a Portsmouth student. Guests will have the opportunity to hear and particiapte in the story and then create their own stick puppet to take home. First session is at 10:30 a.m. with a second session to follow at 2:30 p.m. Requires Children’s Museum admission.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Drop by Portsmouth’s Main Library to make a peace dove in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All ages are welcome. Free.