March Story-Time Schedule!

 

 Black History Month Adult Book Spoltlight!

Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement follows civil rights icon John Lewis’ evolution as boy from the cotton fields of rural Alabama to the halls of the US Capitol as a member of the United States House of Representatives.  Lewis, a mentee of Martin Luther King Jr. was instrumental figure in the early civil rights movement, promoting non-violent protest to achieve the goals of the movement. As he famously said, “Never be afraid to make some noise.  Get in good trouble. Necessary trouble.”  In this memoir, he weaves his experiences from the Nashville Movement, the Selma to Montgomery March, as a Freedom Rider, and to the halls of Congress into a story of courage and strength in the face of violence and intimidation.   While Mr. Lewis passed away in 2020, his courage, passion, and leadership live on through his words and immeasurable contributions to our country. 

Come to the Center Point Public Library to check out Walking with the Wind from our book collection.  For more on Lewis, also check out Jon Meacham’s His Truth is Marching on: John Lewis and the Power of Hope, also available at the library.

Black History Month Children's Book Spotlight!

Who Was Maya Angelou by Ellen Labrecque details the incredible life of the famous American poet and Civil Rights Activist Maya Angelou. Born in St. Louis, Missouri as Marguerite Annie Johnson in 1928, Angelou began her life as the daughter to Vivian Baxter and Bailey Johnson. Throughout her life, Angelou had many careers, she was a cable car conductor as well as a singer and dancer in San Francisco. She never lost her love of reading and writing poetry, however, and during the 1960s she began to write screenplays with the famous writer Oliver Killens. During this time she also became involved in the Civil Rights Movement meeting many famous Civil Rights Activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. It wasn't until the 1970s that Angelou's first book of poems was published to critical acclaim. Maya Angelou's poems are now taught in classrooms across America and they help to inspire the next generation.

Come to the Center Point Library to check it out! 

Regular Story-Times will Begin in March!

There will be a virtual Story-Time video hosted by Miss Emily posted to the Center Point Library blog and Facebook page every 2nd and 4th Friday of every month!

 

Black History Month Adult Book Spotlight!

Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the Black American Dream by Blair Imani follows the history of the Great Migration. The Great Migration began in the early Twentieth Century and spanned nearly 60 years with many Black Americans fleeing the South in order to find a better life in the North. This historical narrative goes into detail on how American history was shaped through the cultural, economic, and political changes brought about by the Great Migration. 

Come to the Center Point Library and check it out!

Black History Month Children's Book Spotlight!

Madam C.J. Walker by Katie Marsico is a biography on the life of Madam C.J, Walker who was the first female and African American self-made millionaire in American history. Born Sarah Breedlove, she rose out of poverty by creating her own beauty brand that focused on African American women. During the late 1800s to early 1900s it was difficult for African American women to find beauty products that worked for their specific needs. Madam C.J. Walker realized this and eventually formed a beauty empire that lasted for decades. 

Come to the Center Point Library to find out more!

New Hours for the Center Point Public Library

 

Black History Month Adult Book Spotlight!

The Black Klansman is a memoir both about and written by a Colorado Springs police officer, Ron Stallworth. In the book, Stallworth goes under cover to take down the growing presence of the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado. Stallworth is able to trick the Klansman into believing he is a white man by only speaking to the Klan by telephone or through convincing white undercover agents to impersonate him during in-person meetings. This memoir is humorous, serious, and suspenseful with Stallworth's narration compelling you to keep turning the page.

Come to the Center Point Library to check out this book!

Valentine's Day Story-Time with Miss Emily!

Here is the link to the video!

https://fb.watch/3CppbKGjJ0/

Also please copy and paste this link below to download a fun Valentine's Day activity!

file:///C:/Users/cpcirc/Documents/Valentine%E2%80%99s%20Day%20Word%20Scramble.pdf

The first 3 kids to bring in a completed activity to the library during normal business hours will receive a Valentine's heart with candy!

Celebrate Black History Month with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

Please visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Website to learn about the many fun and educational programs they are providing for the whole month of February!

Website Link: https://www.bcri.org/black-history-month/

Center Point Library Valentine's Day Program!

 

Black History Month Children's Book Spotlight!

 Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier follows the incredible life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King noticed from a young age that there was injustice and discrimination throughout America and he believed that this needed to change. He carried this conviction through his time as a minister and was later inspired to become a peaceful Civil Rights Activist through the teachings of  Mahatma Ghandi. He led many Civil Rights protests throughout his life, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington where King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. 

Come to the Center Point Public Library to check out this moving biography!

Children's Valentine's Day Story-Time!

On Friday, February 12th, before Valentine's Day we will have a special story-time video featuring the book Love from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt. There will also be a Valentine's Day word scramble that can be downloaded and printed out!

Black History Month Adult's Book Spotlight

Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District by Hannibal B. Johnson is a non-fiction book that follows the inspiring and sad history of one of America's most prosperous African-American communities located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Greenwood District in Tulsa was known as "Black Wall Street" because it was a thriving self contained economy where almost all business owners and residents were African-American. When a black man was accused of assaulting a white woman the surrounding white communities became enraged without waiting for due process. This sparked a series of racial riots that resulted in the complete destruction of the district. This tragic story both highlights the injustices of racial prejudice in the past as well as the present.

 

Black History Month Children's Book Spotlight

In George Washington Carver by Tonya Bolden we follow the life of famous agricultural scientist and inventor George Washington Carver. In the book we learn about the many innovations and inventions that revolutionized the way farming is done in America. We also learn about his popularization of beneficial crops such as peanuts and sweet potato, that help retain nutrients in the soil. He was a man that believed it was our responsibility to care for the land we call home. 

Come to the Center Point Public Library and pick up a copy of this inspiring read!

Happy Black History Month!