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Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn an international pilot's license. Then make your own plane using popsicle sticks and paint. For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
Celebra el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana aprendiendo sobre Bessie Coleman, la primer mujer afroamericana en obtener
una licencia internacional de piloto hace más de 100 años. Después, podrás construir y pintar tu propio avión con palitos de
helado y pintura. Para niños de 5 a 12 años con un padre o cuidador.
AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Education & Literacy | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | Art Activity | African American & Black History Month |
Graham Library was established in April 1915. The library was first located in a school and then moved into a store building two years later. In 1928, the library was moved to a building located on Glendale and New Hampshire (now Holmes and 85th Street).
In 1938, the Graham Library moved to new quarters at the corner of Boston (now 87th Street) and Fir and continued there until 1969, when the present library was built on Firestone Boulevard. The Library was refurbished beginning May 2000 and reopened November 2001.
Graham Library was rededicated on November 8, 2001 after a $623,000 renovation. Colorful murals by Bolivian artist, Mario Cespedes, lend a festive air to the building. The library is the community center for the local neighborhood.
