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