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African American and Black History Month: Empower Through Poetry

In-Person Program
2026-02-19 16:30:00 2026-02-19 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Empower Through Poetry Celebrate African American and Black History Month through the poetry of Phillis Wheatley, Langston Hughes, and other African American poets who have used their works to express themselves and affirm their identities. For ages 12 – 17. Charter Oak Library -

Thursday, February 19
4:30pm - 6:00pm

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Celebrate African American and Black History Month through the poetry of Phillis Wheatley, Langston Hughes, and other African American poets who have used their works to express themselves and affirm their identities. For ages 12 – 17.

Afterwards, you can write your own empowering poetry and incorporate it into a drawing that represents you! 

Co-sponsored by the Friends of the West Covina Library on behalf of Charter Oak Library. Parents & Guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Books, Poetry, & Writing | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Art Activity | African American & Black History Month |

Charter Oak Library
Phone: 626.339.2151
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Mon, Aug 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed
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About the branch

The first building was a private residence of the librarian, Mrs. W. A. Jones. In 1930, the library moved and changed its name to the Ben Lomond Library. In July 1962, the Charter Oak Library moved to 20562 Arrow Highway.

After a tragic fire which destroyed much of the library and its collection, it was relocated in 1991 to its present location in the unincorporated area near the cities of Covina and Glendora.

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