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Black History Month Read In

Presented by Ald. Coggs & Ald. Pratt
2026-02-24 17:30:00 2026-02-24 19:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Read In Enjoy heartfelt stories presented by special guest readers. A craft and light refreshments will be provided. Atkinson Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, February 24
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-24 17:30:00 2026-02-24 19:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Read In Enjoy heartfelt stories presented by special guest readers. A craft and light refreshments will be provided. Atkinson Branch - Community Room

Atkinson Branch

Community Room

Enjoy heartfelt stories presented by special guest readers. A craft and light refreshments will be provided.

Families can join 6th District Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and 1st District Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt during a special night listening to stories with all the feels. Reminisce about various songs, rhymes and poems passed down generations and learn about new trailblazers too. Exercise your art skills by doing a craft. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies lasts.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Cultural Heritage | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Atkinson Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Joy Zanders
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Feb 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Feb 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 15 Closed
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Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
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Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
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