September 22 12:30 - 2pm Running, Winning, Losing and Serving: Women & Girls in Government. We will read “Grace for President” by Kelly DiPucchio and other related books, speak with special guests about their experiences running for and serving in political offices and have activities available to work on. Pizza will be available at 12:30, program runs 1 - 2pm.
October 20 12:30 - 2pm. Children’s Diversity & Justice Library Anniversary Celebration!!! That’s right. We’re one year old, and we will be celebrating in style with food, prizes, giveaways, special guests, and more. Don’t miss this event!
November 17 12:30 - 2pm. Not My Idea: Understanding Privilege & Countering Racism. A program for children in 3rd grade and up. We will read and discuss the book Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness (Ordinary Terrible Things) by Anastasia Higginbotham. Discussion and activities will draw on curriculum and materials put together by the Conscious Kid Library, EmbraceRace, the AntiDefamation League and books in the CDJL collection. Pizza will be available at 12:30, program runs 1 - 2pm. Childcare will be available for younger children.
December 8 12:30 - 2pm. Stories, Discussion & Activities celebrating LatiinX identity and communities, drawing from the many LatinX books in the Children’s Diversity & Justice Library collection. Pizza will be available at 12:30, program runs 1 - 2pm.