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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

Add to Calendar 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 -

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, Jan 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 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.

Upcoming events

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Mind Mapping and More - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Please join us for an informative discussion about organization techniques. We will discuss mind mapping, decision trees and other techniques for one to organize bits of information and create mind maps for ourselves.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Lunar New Year Celebration - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us as we learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year with stories, trivia, arts and crafts, and refreshments. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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African American and Black History Month: Empower Through Poetry - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.
Our Place in the Sun - African American and Black History Month
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us by learning the places and spaces that existed for African American families to rest, relax, and be their full human selves. Afterwards, honor these spaces by creating your own Black Beaches Bag. For adults.
Fun with Arts and Crafts - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. For children ages 3 – 5 with their caregiver.
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