The Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library System is delighted to host a celebration honoring American abolitionist Frederick Douglass on Friday, February 14, the date he had chosen for his birthday.
Events will begin in the Community Room at noon with an inspirational program from DouglassDay.org with live-stream speakers and music. Participants are invited to bring their laptops between noon and 3pm to join the transcribe-a-thon digitizing documents for the African American Perspectives Collection at the Library of Congress.
The day’s celebration continues with an opportunity for youth and teens to take part of the festivities. Hope Rises Up will host and provide prizes for a Poetry Slam from 3 to 4pm. Youth and teens are welcome to express themselves on topics related to civil rights and social justice. In addition, all teens are welcome to submit relevant artwork and essays for display. Artwork and/or essays are due to the Hopewell Branch by February 10.
Light refreshments including a Happy Birthday cake will be served. Registration is encouraged at www.mcl.org or by calling (609) 737-2610.
Submitted by the Hopewell Branch Library.
