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Black History: Our Story, Our Strength

Historia Afroamericana: Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Fortaleza

2026-02-02 00:00:00 2026-02-02 23:59:00 America/Chicago Black History: Our Story, Our Strength Warren-Newport Public Library -

Monday, February 02
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Add to Calendar 2026-02-02 00:00:00 2026-02-02 23:59:00 America/Chicago Black History: Our Story, Our Strength Celebrate Black History Month at the Library! ¡Celebra el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana en la Biblioteca! Warren-Newport Public Library -

Celebrate Black History Month at the Library! ¡Celebra el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana en la Biblioteca!

Visit us throughout February to explore a variety of engaging displays that honor Black history, culture, and achievements. Discover stories, art, and contributions that have shaped our world.

Visítanos durante todo febrero para explorar una variedad de exhibiciones que honran la historia, cultura y logros de la comunidad afroamericana. Descubre historias, arte y contribuciones que han dado forma a nuestro mundo.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | #blackhistory |

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Founded in 1973, the award-winning Warren-Newport Public Library serves a population of approximately 60,000 within a 55-square mile area. The library offers books, movies, and music in the collections and engaging programs for all ages. WNPL also provides many educational and entertaining online resources, including ebooks, eaudiobooks, streaming media and research databases.

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Super Babies - Ages 3 - 15 months with caregiver
Wed, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Mobile Diaper Pantry - Keeping Families Covered
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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iGrow & WIC Lake County Health Department - Resource Table
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Music & Movement - Ages 3 - 5 years with caregiver
Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
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Dungeons and Dragons - Grades 6-8
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex
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Family Storytime - Ages 2 - 5 years with caregiver
Wed, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Terrific 2s - Age 2 years with caregiver
Thu, Jan 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
3s Please -  Age 3 years with caregiver
Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Be My Neighbor: Gallery Opening & Meet the Artist - Anna Rasmussen
Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Fri, Jan 09, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Sat, Jan 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fiction Book Discussion - Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom
Sat, Jan 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Sun, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Mon, Jan 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Terrific 2s - Age 2 years with caregiver
Mon, Jan 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Cuentos y cantos - Edades 3-5 años con cuidador
Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Nonfiction Book Discussion - Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Mon, Jan 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex
Spice Club
Tue, Jan 13, All day
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Tue, Jan 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fun 1s - Ages 12 - 24 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
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Beginner Crochet - Adults
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Flex
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Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Dual Language: English & Spanish - Ages 3-5 with caregiver | Edades 3-5 con cuidador
Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Preschool Art
Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Teen Studio - Grades 6-12
Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Crime and Cocoa
Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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NAMI Family Support Group
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Wed, Jan 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Super Babies - Ages 3 - 15 months with caregiver
Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Music & Movement - Ages 3 - 5 years with caregiver
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Dungeons and Dragons - Grades 9-12
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3
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New Year, New Memories - Año nuevo, nuevos recuerdos
Wed, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Family Storytime - Ages 2 - 5 years with caregiver
Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Thu, Jan 15, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Terrific 2s - Age 2 years with caregiver
Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
3s Please -  Age 3 years with caregiver
Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Business and Leadership Book Discussion Group - A collaboration of WNPL & the Gurnee Chamber of Commerce
Thu, Jan 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
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Tech Lab: Build. Code. Play. - Grades 4-6
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Flirty Fiction - Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Fri, Jan 16, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Sat, Jan 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Kids in the Kitchen - Polar Bear Cupcakes - Grades K-3 with caregiver
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
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Mindfulness Meditation and Stretching - Adults
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Sun, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Mon, Jan 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Terrific 2s - Age 2 years with caregiver
Mon, Jan 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Cuentos y cantos - Edades 3-5 años con cuidador
Mon, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Minute to Win It - Grades K-3 with caregiver
Mon, Jan 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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MLK Jr. Day of Service: Care Kits
Mon, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Let's Build a Snowman! - ¡Hagamos un muñeco de nieve!
Mon, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Spanglish Cafe - Café Spanglish
Mon, Jan 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Flex
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Tue, Jan 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fun 1s - Ages 12 - 24 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
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Painted Plants with Seaglass Pots - Adults
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Flex
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Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Dual Language: English & Spanish - Ages 3-5 with caregiver | Edades 3-5 con cuidador
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Teen Studio - Grades 6-12
Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Vision Boards - New Year, New You!
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Regular Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Wed, Jan 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Super Babies - Ages 3 - 15 months with caregiver
Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Music & Movement - Ages 3 - 5 years with caregiver
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
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Dungeons and Dragons - Grades 6-8
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex
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Twilight Trivia
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Thu, Jan 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Terrific 2s - Age 2 years with caregiver
Thu, Jan 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Morning Fiction - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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3s Please -  Age 3 years with caregiver
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Friends of WNPL Meeting
Thu, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Nociones Básicas de Costura - Marcapáginas de tela
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Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Fri, Jan 23, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Yoga: Gentle Flow for Vitality - Adults 50+
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Sat, Jan 24, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Winter Parachute Play - Ages 2-5 years with a caregiver
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B
Desayuno con un libro - Ciudades de humo de Joana Marcús
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 3
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Sun, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Mon, Jan 26, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Terrific 2s - Age 2 years with caregiver
Mon, Jan 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Cuentos y cantos - Edades 3-5 años con cuidador
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Stephen King's Constant Readers - Book Club
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Flex
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Tue, Jan 27, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fun 1s - Ages 12 - 24 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
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Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Dual Language: English & Spanish - Ages 3-5 with caregiver | Edades 3-5 con cuidador
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Sewing Basics - Sew a Potholder
Tue, Jan 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Flex
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Teen Studio - Grades 6-12
Tue, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Vault
Squishmallow Art Party - Fiesta de Arte con Squishmallows
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Flex
Registration opens Tuesday, January 13 2026 at 5:30pm
Illinois Politics with Paul Lisnek - Virtual Program
Tue, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Wed, Jan 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Super Babies - Ages 3 - 15 months with caregiver
Wed, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Music & Movement - Ages 3 - 5 years with caregiver
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
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Dungeons and Dragons - Grades 9-12
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex
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Family Storytime - Ages 2 - 5 years with caregiver
Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Adult Improv Club
Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 7:00pm
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Thu, Jan 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Terrific 2s - Age 2 years with caregiver
Thu, Jan 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Community Project of the Week - Yarn Scarves
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
3s Please -  Age 3 years with caregiver
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Fri, Jan 30, 9:00am - 6:00pm
TechTots: STEAM for Preschoolers - Ages 3-5 years with caregiver
Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Friday, January 16 2026 at 10:30am
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Sat, Jan 31, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Black History Month: Let the Celebration Begin
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A/B
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Sun, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Black History: Our Story, Our Strength - Historia Afroamericana: Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Fortaleza
Mon, Feb 02, All day
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Mon, Feb 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Spanglish Cafe - Café Spanglish
Mon, Feb 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Flex
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Tue, Feb 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Teen Studio - Grades 6-12
Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Flex
Fabric of Our Story - La Tela de Nuestra Historia
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Flex
Registration opens Tuesday, January 20 2026 at 6:00pm
Tenant Rights Presentation
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tue, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Wed, Feb 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Mobile Diaper Pantry - Keeping Families Covered
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
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Valentine's Cards for Preschoolers - Tarjetas de San Valentín para niños en edad preescolar
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Flex
Registration opens Wednesday, January 21 2026 at 10:00am
iGrow & WIC Lake County Health Department - Resource Table
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Dungeons and Dragons - Grades 6-8
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room
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Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Thu, Feb 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit - Anna Rasmussen
Fri, Feb 06, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Yoga: Gentle Flow for Vitality - Adults 50+
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B
Registration opens Wednesday, January 7 2026 at 10:00am
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