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Black History Month Quilting Workshop

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

Learn about the use of color and geometry in African American Art and quilting. Afterwards, participating will hand sew a quilted t-shirt inspired by the artists! Registration required. Open to […]

Black History Month Kids: Dance, Baile, Ngoma

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

Kids of all ages are invited to dance across the continents with Rita Cohen. Explore and join in dances from Africa, South America, Europe and North America. As the founder and artistic director of the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance (TACA), Rita works to bring African culture to Hampton Roads. Don’t miss this fun and educational […]

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Local Authors Expo

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

Featuring Local Authors from around Hampton Roads

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 […]

Black History Month Storytelling in Beadwork

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

Storytelling in Beadwork Feb 1, 2025 11 am – 12 pm Main Library Ages 12 to Adult Explore the work of artist Joyce Scott and try your own hand at […]

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 learn 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.

Black History Story Time Main Library

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

Black History Story Time Feb 15, 2025 11 am- 12 pm Main Library Enjoy a story, craft, and a short film with the African American Historical Society of Portsmouth.   […]

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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 […]