Miami-Dade Public Library System

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION AT MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

(MIAMI, JANUARY 16, 2013) – The community is invited to join the Miami-Dade Public Library System as it celebrates Black History Month! Enjoy African drumming and dancing, learn about the words and world of poet Langston Hughes and hear musician Reggie Paul’s music which explores the many styles of African American song. Teens, ages 12-19, are invited to part in the 5th Annual Teen Photography contest which runs from January 22 through February 9. The contest challenges teens to get behind the lens to capture some aspect of African American culture in Miami-Dade County. Categories include: Architecture; Art and Lifestyle. Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers.

For more information about these programs and for a complete listing of events, click on Calendar of Events.

Ife-Ile Afro Cuban Dance
A high-energy show that mesmerizes audiences with Afro-Cuban rhythms, dance and dress. Ife Ile blends culture and entertainment.

Saturday, February 2, 2 p.m.
Coral Gables Branch

Made possible by the City of Coral Gables.

The African American Experience with Storyteller Tamara Green
Storyteller Tamara Green presents African American tales of diversity, encouragement, sharing and success.

Friday, February 8
North Central Branch, 10:30 a.m.
Model City Branch, 1 p.m.
Lemon City Branch, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 9
Sunset Branch, 11 a.m.
Concord Branch, Noon
Country Walk Branch, 1:30 p.m.

African Dance and Drum Circle
Enjoy African culture by participating in drumming and dancing from West Africa.

Saturday, February 9, 3 p.m. *
North Shore Branch

Saturday, February 16, Noon
Virrick Park Branch

Wednesday, February 20, 4:30 p.m.
Allapattah Branch

* Made possible by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council.

Read Along, Sing a Song with Florida Grand Opera
Follow the story, of Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald by Roxane Orgill. You can sing, dance and play an instrument. For children 5-8. Registration required. Contact Cerise Sutton at 305-854-1643 ext. 1100 or csutton@fgo.org.

Tuesday, February 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Arcola Lakes Branch

Made possible by the Florida Granc Opera

Teen Open Mic
Sing, read, do stand-up comedy, play an instrument, or just come for the show! You may perform original or cover material celebrating Black History Month and African American Culture.

Saturday, February 2, 3:30 p.m.
Miami Lakes Branch

Wednesday, February 6, 3:30 p.m.
Coral Gables Branch

Saturday, February 16, 3 p.m.
Arcola Lakes Branch

Tuesday, February 19, 5 p.m.
North Dade Regional

Wednesday, February 20, 3 p.m.
Allapattah Branch

Wednesday, February 20, 3 p.m.
Edison Branch

Tuesday, February 26, 7 p.m.
Golden Glades Branch

Wednesday, February 27, 5:30 p.m.
International Mall Branch

RAP: Rhyming, Producing & Publishing Workshop
Become a local celebrity by sharing your skills and points of view. Listen to music, watch videos, write poems andsongs; rap, blog or talk about “what’s hot vs. what’s not” with professionals from PATH: Preserving, Archiving & Teaching Hip-Hop. Register with teen librarian; For ages 12-18.

Wednesday, February 6, 5:30 p.m.
California Club Branch

Wednesday, February 13, 3:30 p.m.
Edison Branch

Tuesday, February 19, 4 p.m.
North Dade Regional

The Evolution of African American Music with Reggie Paul
Musician Reggie Paul will let you explore various styles of African American music.

Monday, February 4, 6 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional

Tuesday, February 5, 7 p.m.
Palmetto Bay Branch

Saturday, February 16, 2 p.m.
Opa-locka Branch

Saturday, February 23, 11 a.m.
North Shore Branch

The Dream Weaver, the Poetry of Langston Hughes
The words and world of Langston Hughes, poet and leading light of the Harlem Renaissance as performed in a one-man show by New York based writer David Mills.

Thursday, February 21, 7 p.m.
Pinecrest Branch

Saturday, February 23, 11 a.m.
Kendall Branch

Saturday, February 23, 4:30 p.m.
Coral Reef Branch