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Black History Month – African American History Scavenger Hunt

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Teams of 2-4 people are invited to find the answers to clues and discover the achievements of famous African Americans.  Bring your friends and family to join in the fun […]

Amazing Artists – Black History Month Edition

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Drop in and create a beautiful masterpiece of your own and leard about a great African American artist.

Black History STEM Activities

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Stop in with the kids and see how learning about engineering, math, science, and technology can be fun.  Learn about famous black scientists.

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Black History Expo at the Portsmouth Main Library

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Come hear the stories of Portsmouth’s earliest African Americans in music and narrative.  2pm | Porte City Magic Orchestra and Choir 3:15pm | Chrystle Castleberry, Public Archaeologist, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation […]

Black History Month – Anansi and Me presented by Valerie Davis

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Anansi & Me A program by Arts for Learning Virginia that teaches students how animal characters in Anansi fables and trickster tales represent human strengths and weaknesses.  Anansi is a […]