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Black Reparations Project

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Courageous Conversations Study Group

Reparations for African Americans

2025-02-03 17:00:00 2025-02-03 18:30:00 America/New_York Courageous Conversations Study Group Have you been hearing the word reparations more often? Would you like to learn more about why some are calling for reparations for African Americans? Join us for a four-week study group. Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room

Monday, February 03
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-03 17:00:00 2025-02-03 18:30:00 America/New_York Courageous Conversations Study Group Have you been hearing the word reparations more often? Would you like to learn more about why some are calling for reparations for African Americans? Join us for a four-week study group. Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room

Memorial Hall Library

Activity Room

Have you been hearing the word reparations more often? Would you like to learn more about why some are calling for reparations for African Americans? Join us for a four-week study group.

We will explore together why people are calling for reparations to redress past wrongs in our history, how reparations have been distributed historically to address harm to other groups, and various proposals for how to allocate reparations to descendants of formerly enslaved Africans who were brought to the United States against their will. 

The goals of the study group are to educate ourselves about aspects of U.S. history we may not have learned in school, and to wrestle with issues of race and privilege and the harm caused by the institutions of slavery, segregation, and Jim Crow. Participants are encouraged to come with an open mind and a willingness to read and discuss the material to obtain a deeper understanding of a complex issue.

The main text we will use is The Black Reparations Project: A Handbook for Racial Justice, edited by William A. Darity Jr., A. Kirsten Mullen, and Lucas Hubbard. Copies are available through the library and can be picked up at the circulation desk. Other supplemental readings will be used, and we will provide an extensive list of resources.

Each session will focus on specific chapters. Participants are expected to read the designated chapters before attending the session. We ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions as we build on the lessons and discussions from each week.

  • Week 1 (1/27/25): Introduction and Chapters 1-2
  • Week 2 (2/3/25): Chapters 3-5
  • Week 3 (2/10/25): Chapters 6-7
  • Week 4 (2/24/25): Chapters 8-10

All are welcome to register for this study group, especially if you are looking for an opportunity to increase your understanding of race and antiracism and aspects of America’s history that have often been omitted or overlooked. This is intended to be a safe, focused space in which to discuss the systematic structures of racism and the work we can do individually and as a community to dismantle them.

The discussions will be facilitated by members of the Courageous Conversations planning team. Space is limited and registration is required.

Courageous Conversations works to advance and amplify conversations about interpersonal and systemic racism, racial identity and privilege, and antiracism through community reads, films, facilitated conversations, speaker events, and panel discussions.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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Memorial Hall Library

Phone: 978-623-8400

Hours
 

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Feb 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Sat, Feb 08, 9:30am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
School Committee Informal Forum

Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
A fun storytime for the whole family! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration is now closed

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room
Find the trivia questions hidden throughout the room to fill out your answer sheet and possibly win a prize!

Sun, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room to play some games and make some new friends.

Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can meet for a drop-in playtime!

Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: making Valentine's Day cards.

Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!

Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Have you been hearing the word reparations more often? Would you like to learn more about why some are calling for reparations for African Americans? Join us for a four-week study group.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register

Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, February 10 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, February 10 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and crafts or activities for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, February 10 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 8-11 years old!
This event is full

Cancelled
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
AHS Public Forum

Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and crafts or activities for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room
Memory Cafes offer a welcoming and safe place for people living with memory changes and their care partners.

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Memorial Hall
Trustees Monthly Meeting

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Stop by to work on a different craft or art project each week!

Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!
This event is full

Wed, Feb 12, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!

Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!

Wed, Feb 12, 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!

Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Activity Room
A group for adults who write or illustrate children’s books. The group meets monthly to provide constructive advice and feedback on each other’s works in progress.

Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, February 12 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
Memorial Hall
The Discover Your Past Genealogy Club meets the second Thursday of every month.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, February 12 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Play D&D with teens in grades 6 - 12; no RPG experience necessary!

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
Visit the library to play some BINGO!

Thu, Feb 13, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Sign up for Bookworms, a monthly book group at the library for kids!

Thu, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Thu, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Activity Room
The Writers Group meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month.

Fri, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch!

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
A fun storytime for the whole family! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Friday, February 14 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 15, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
This event is full

Sat, Feb 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Do you find it hard to fit reading into your day? Do you want to do something as a family at the library? Come Relax and Read!

Sat, Feb 15, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Sat, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Sat, Feb 15, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Memorial Hall
Enjoy an afternoon of piano music from the students of the Merrimack Valley Piano Teachers Association.

Mon, Feb 17, All day
The Library is closed.

Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: scratch art.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Wednesday, February 12 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 19, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Wednesday, February 12 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Wednesday, February 12 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 19, 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Wednesday, February 12 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room
Stop by the Activity Room to play cribbage and make some new friends!

Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room
Teens, are you interested in volunteering at MHL? Check out our Teen Advisory Board (TAB)!

Thu, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room
Village Garden Club of Andover

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
A book club for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us to enjoy good stories and fun conversations.

Thu, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Explore the intersection of art and algorithms at the Addison Gallery of American Art with the Addison’s Edward E. Elson Artist-in-Residence Paul Hertz.
This event is full

Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
A music program for preschoolers and their caregivers!

Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch!

Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join curator Gordon Wilkins for a tour of the exhibition Playing to Our Strengths: Highlights from the Permanent Collection on display Feb. 1 through Jul. 31.
This event is full

Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for an afternoon of presentations, fishing videos, give-aways and more! Presentations at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 8-11 years old!

Sat, Feb 22, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 22, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 22, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am