Lauren Anderson will discuss the challenges she faced on her journey to become the first African American principal dancer with the Houston Ballet.
Friday, February 3 | 3:30 PM
Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library | 7007 W. Fuqua, 77489
Friday, February 10 | 4 PM
Acres Homes Neighborhood Library | 8501 West Montgomery, 77088
Lauren Anderson, the first African American principal dancer in the Houston Ballet, will give a one hour presentation on the Nutcracker.
Wednesday, February 22 | 11 AM
Mancuso Neighborhood Library | 6767 Bellfort, 77087
This program incorporates stories and games involving African drums and various percussive instruments of Africa.
Wednesday, February 1 | 10:30 AM
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library | 1349 West 43rd Street, 77018
Tuesday, February 7 | 10:30 AM
Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library | 4100 Montrose, 77006
Wednesday, February 15 | 1 PM
Pleasantville Neighborhood Library | 1520 Gellhorn, 77029
Thursday, February 16 | 10:30 AM
Scenic Woods Regional Library | 10677 Homestead Rd., 77016
Thursday, February 23 | 4 PM
Walter Neighborhood Library | 7660 Clarewood, 77036
Floyd Cooper has illustrated over fifty books and received multiple Coretta Scott King awards. Most recently, Floyd illustrated the book These Hands by Margaret H. Mason. This program will consist of a look at children’s book illustrator Floyd Cooper’s journey and work as an artist. Younger students will learn that something as simple as a shape or a scribble can be all it takes to create art or story.
Tuesday, February 21 | 1 PM and 6 PM
Smith Neighborhood Library | 3624 Scott St., 77004
Hope Shiver portrays Harriet Tubman combining her narrative with spirituals of sorrow and joy.
Saturday, February 25 | 2 PM
Central Library | 500 McKinney, 77002
