Events on February 2, 2013

Summary: Improve your chess skills by learning basic strategy and techniques. Recommended for children grade K-8 who know how the pieces move and want to learn more. Please attend all 6 classes.

Summary: Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency.

Summary: Travel with us as we scope out the globe for folk dances and stories that come from around the world. It will be fun for everyone!

Summary: Italian II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Italian and are interested in increasing proficiency.

Summary: Korean for Beginners focuses on reading Korean, Korean grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room.

Summary: All ages are invited to read selections of poetry and prose in tribute to the contributions of the African American community.

Summary: Come learn about games children play in some regions of Africa. Play Moonshine Baby which comes from Ghana and make your own Mancala board.

Summary: Marcus Rediker, Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh, will be speaking about his new book, The Amistad Rebellion: An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom. Book signing to follow.