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SUMMARY:Celebrations & Traditions of Kwanzaa
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about Kwanzaa and the founding principles for celebration.  Ujima\, the third principle of Kwanzaa\, represents Collective Work and Responsibility. Join us for performances of dance\, art and story from community agencies and organizations. \nProgram is presented in conjunction with Ujima: A Children’s Literacy Program\, hosted by the Newburgh Free Library and presented by Malinda Ware\, which celebrates art\, culture\, history\, and story telling through the work of African American authors and illustrators in a children’s literature program designed for children ages 5-8 and their families. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/celebrations-traditions-of-kwanzaa/
LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dream Among the Stars Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Black History Month and Black Children’s Book Week\, we will read a story highlighting the first African American female astronaut\, and make an out of this world craft! For children ages 3-5 years old. Register for a reminder email.  \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/dream-among-the-stars-storytime/
LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newburgh Free Library":MAILTO:smontesanto@rcls.org
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SUMMARY:Together Tales Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special storytime and activities with a focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). \nThis storytime will provide children with opportunities to see themselves reflected in characters while using stories to learn about healthy ways to express our feelings! Ages 4-7. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/together-tales-storytime/
LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newburgh Free Library":MAILTO:smontesanto@rcls.org
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SUMMARY:Dream Big: Story and Craft for Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a special storytime for children ages 5–10! We’ll read an engaging picture book that highlights influential Black figures and stories of courage\, creativity\, and community. After the story\, children will create a fun\, hands-on craft inspired by what they learned to take home. This program encourages learning\, imagination\, and creativity in a welcoming library setting. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/dream-big-story-and-craft-for-black-history-month/
LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Behind the Pages
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 7-10 are invited to join us to explore lesser-known Black inventors\, artists\, and historical figures with books and activities. Please register for a reminder email. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/behind-the-pages/
LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newburgh Free Library":MAILTO:smontesanto@rcls.org
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SUMMARY:See Marcus Grow Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Step into a storybook world with See Marcus Grow! For ages 4–7\, this joyful program begins with a magical storytelling adventure\, then blossoms into a hands-on craft inspired by the tale. Come listen\, imagine\, and create—because stories grow best when little hands and big imaginations get involved! \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/see-marcus-grow-storytime/
LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hidden Histories New York and Beyond: An Art-Making Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The most exciting stories ever told are true events. When we learn about historical events\, we might ask who and why\, just as if we are reading a thriller! This book club\, for children\, ages 9-13\, and their grownups\, will look at events and people that we may not learn about in school\, with the focus being on New York history and its relationship to the United States. We will have a short discussion and then work with a visiting artist on an art-making project that will help us deepen the discussion and expand how we interpret history. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/hidden-histories-new-york-and-beyond-an-art-making-book-club/
LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ujima: A Children's Literacy Program
DESCRIPTION:Ujima\, the third principle of Kwanzaa\, represents Collective Work and Responsibility. Join us as we celebrate art\, culture\, history\, and story telling through the work of African American authors and illustrators in children’s literature. \nThis month\, author Stephanie Seales will be with us to read her book\, My Daddy is a Cowboy. \nIn this family story time for children ages 5-8\, we will gather together to read aloud the selected book and expand our experience of the book through discussion\, activities and celebration. Participants will receive a copy of the book to keep to encourage reflection and foster sharing of the program experience with others in their lives. \nWe invite families of children ages 5-8\, Grades K-3\, to sign up to attend. Participation is limited to 25 children. Please register here. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/ujima-a-childrens-literacy-program/
LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newburgh Free Library":MAILTO:smontesanto@rcls.org
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SUMMARY:Words Set Me Free: Oliver King presents Frederick Douglass
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since the year 1870\, Frederick A. Douglass visits the city of Newburgh once again – to tell children the story of his life!\nJoin the Newburgh Free Library in celebrating a special appearance and reading by renowned actor Oliver D. King as Mr. Frederick A. Douglass.\nGeared to ages 5-10\, but all are welcome to this special event. Please register for a reminder email. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/words-set-me-free-oliver-king/
LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Kevin Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome author Kevin Lewis to the Newburgh Free Library! Kevin will be reading some of his picture books as only he can\, with enthusiasm and joy! This storytime is geared towards children 3-5 years old\, but everyone is welcome! \nKevin Lewis is the author of many children’s picture books for toddler and early elementary grades including the classics Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo and My Truck is Stuck (both illustrated by Daniel Kirk)\, Halloween favorite The Runaway Pumpkin\, Lot at the End of My Block\, Dinosaur Dinosaur\, Tugga-Tugga Tugboat\, and Not Inside This House.  \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/storytime-with-kevin-lewis/
LOCATION:Newburgh Free Library\, 124 Grand Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newburgh Free Library":MAILTO:smontesanto@rcls.org
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