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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Adults,
Adults 55+
Virtual
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
History Lovers Book Club: All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D. in History, NYU; Retired Social Studies Department Chair, Edgemont High School will lead this month’s history book club discussion.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Adults,
Adults 55+,
Everyone
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb
22
2026
Sun
The History of the Green Book
2:00pm–4:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults 55+,
Everyone
Program Type:
Black History & Culture
Event Details:
We will be discussing the history of the Green Book (motorist handbook) and it's impact on the Black community. Speakers will present their personal experiences and analyze the "Green Book" movie.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Will Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Diamond Painting Coasters
2:30pm–4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Teen Area
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
In Celebration of Black History Month, join us to relieve stress and brighten your mood by painting beautiful drink coasters to be used as decorations for your celebrations.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Adults,
Adults 55+
Will Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Power & Popcorn: Celebrating Black History Month through Film
2:30pm–4:30pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Black History & Culture,
Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
Come join us Tuesdays afternoons to watch these movies honoring Black History Month. February 3: American Fiction (R) February 17: The Color Purple (PG13) February 24: King Richard (PG13)
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Adults,
Adults 55+
Will Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Mystery/Thriller Book Club: The Conjure-Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher
2:30pm–3:30pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Do you enjoy the excitement of a good thriller or a mystery that surprises you? Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club! Each month we'll discuss a different book, share what we've been reading recently, and recommend favorites.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Adults,
Adults 55+
Will Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
The Peekskill Riots
2:30pm–4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Local History
Event Details:
On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Will Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
28
2026
Sat
Black LGBTQ+ History: From 1926 to 2026
2:30pm–4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Black History & Culture
Event Details:
This event will explore topics such as the Stonewall Riots, ballroom culture, and other key moments in Black LGBTQ+ history, while providing participants with educational materials and resources.
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