• By Tony McCloud
  • Posted Saturday, January 11, 2025

Two Library branches to host African American Read In events

African American Read-In

The National African American Read-In was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National County of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. In 35 years, more than 6 million people have participated in the Read-In around the world. In 2025, two events at Forsyth County Public Library locations will add to that number and that impact.

The African American Read-In Chain at Forsyth County Central Library on Saturday, Feb. 8 will feature 3-minute selections from fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays and sermons by local or national writers that participants will read in quick succession. Winston-Salem State's Dr. Elwanda Ingram will facilitate The Central Library's Read-In Chain. Register to read by contacting Tony by Monday, Jan. 27 .

Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center will kick off Black History Month with its African American Read-In on Thursday, Feb. 20. Family-friendly selections by African American authors and poets will be read between 10 and 11:30 a.m., and materials more appropriate for adult ears will be shared Friday, Feb. 21, between 3 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. both sessions' selections should be limited to 3 minutes. Call the Malloy/Jordan branch at 336-703-2950 to register and sign up for a time slot.

Forsyth County Central Library Auditorium, Saturday, Feb. 8 (2-4 p.m.)

Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, Thursday Feb. 20 for Kids( 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.) and Friday, Feb. 21 for adults (3 p.m.-4:45 p.m.)

All Forsyth County Public Library programs are free and open to the public.

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