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HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!
Happy Black History Month from The Friends & Staff of Carver Library
 
Black History Month is a federally recognized celebration of the rich history of African Americans, which was largely created by Carter G. Woodson.

Carter G. Woodson was a scholar whose dedication to celebrating the historic contributions of Black people led to the establishment of Black History Month, marked every February since 1976. Woodson fervently believed that Black people should be proud of their heritage and all Americans should understand the largely overlooked achievements of Black Americans.

To learn more about Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History Month, click here. Carter G. Woodson authored many award winning books, click here to find out which ones are available at San Antonio Public Library.
 
Black History Month Events at Carver
My Life as a Reader and Writer: A Visit with Author Varian Johnson Saturday, February 12, 2022, 3 – 4pm
Branch Location: Online
Address: This is a virtual event.
Event Type(s): Kids Time
Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon
Staff Contact Number/Email: kristin.yourdon@sanantonio.gov
Presenter/Instructor: Kristin Yourdon and Varian Johnson
Audience: Kids, Teens, Family
Featured Event: Black History Month
Additional Info****Registration is required**** This is a live, virtual visit. You will be sent log on instructions after you register. (Please don't use a school email.) This is a special edition of our monthly Adventurers Book Club. Suggested for ages 8 and up.

Towards a Certain Future: Preserving African American Cultural Memory Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 6 – 7pmSign Up
***Registration is required***
African Americans in San Antonio have a zeal for preserving their cultural legacy and heritage. But the transformation of certain historic spaces due in part to gentrification leads to the question: is enough being done to preserve African American cultural memory and heritage in this time of change.
Location: Online
Address: This is a virtual event.
Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture
Staff Contact Name: Marcella McGowan
Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.mcgowan@sanantonio.gov
Presenter/Instructor: D.L. Grant, PhD

The San Antonio African American Funeral Program Collection Saturday, February 19, 2022, 3 – 4pm
The Texana/Genealogy Department at the Central Library has a collection of over 4500 donated funeral programs, many of which have been scanned and are available online through the Portal to Texas History. Come and learn about this interesting historical collection and how you can contribute to it.
Location: Carver Library
Address: 3350 E. Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78220
Phone: (210) 207-9180
Room: Meeting Room
Event Type(s): History
Staff Contact Name: Matt De Waelsche
Staff Contact Number/Email: thomas.dewaelsche@sanantonio.gov
Presenter/Instructor: Matt De Waelsche

The 3rd Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival Saturday, February 26, 2022, 10:30 - 5pm
Join us for a whole day dedicated to The Power of Black Literacy by shopping Local African American Authors. More details in the section below.
Location: Carver Library/ Second Baptist Community Center
Address: 3350 E. Commerce Street
Phone: (210) 207-9180
Room(s): Throughout Carver Library and next door at Second Baptist
Event Type: Black Literacy
Contact: The Friends of Carver Library
Email: carverfriends@gmail.com

The 3rd Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival

The 3rd Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival will be held on Saturday February 26th at Carver Library/Second Baptist Community Center from 10:30-5:00pm. The Event will feature over 40 Authors, Children Activity Sessions and Food Vendors. Our Schedule of Events is listed below.

To register to attend the 3rd Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival, please visit EventBrite and get your free ticket today!

This year's Participating Authors will first be announced on our Facebook Page (@carverfriends), then added to our website so be sure to Like & Follow us on Facebook and Visit our Website to learn more about the them.
 
Schedule of Events
 
Due to the success of The San Antonio African American Book Festival, the event will take place at Carver Library (3350 E. Commerce St.) and next door at Second Baptist Community Center (3310 E. Commerce St.).
 
DUE TO COVID, MASKS ARE ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE!
 
At Carver Library - Meeting Room
10:30 - 11:30am          7th Annual Black History for Children Book Exhibit                                     Baba Aundar of MAAT Marketing-KuumbaNia
The Black History for Children Book Exhibit is a community and cultural event to promote literacy and the study of Black History. There will also be a Book Give Away on a first come, first serve basis.

Noon - 1:00pm          Children's Book Writing Session
                                    The San Antonio (TX) Chapter of The Links, Inc.
This session is designed to teach children about the importance of writing and will feature Young Authors

2:00 - 3:00pm              Keynote Author Presentation
                                 
At Second Baptist Community Center
Noon - 5:00pm           Shop with Authors of The 3rd Annual San Antonio African American  Book Festival & Grab Lunch from our Local Food Vendors             
3RD ANNUAL SAN ANTONIO AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SPONSORS

The following organizations helped make this event possible with their generous donations.

The San Antonio (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
The San Antonio, Texas Branch NAACP
The San Antonio Ivy Educational Fund Incorporated
The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. - San Antonio Alumnae Chapter
Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
JoAnn Harris, SAPL Board of Trustees - District 2
John Coleman, San Antonio Ethnic Art Society
City of San Antonio - Office of the Mayor, Ron Nirenberg
City of San Antonio - District 2 Councilperson, Jalen McKee-Rodriguez
 
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