Welcome Call:
Community Read
March 5, 2019: Johnson C. Smith University will host a book discussion and viewing of the movie, “The Hate You Give,” with a presentation by Toussaint Romain. The program will end with a Live Podcast with Mastermind Podcast to capture people’s comments and reactions to the book and movie. The movie and discussion will be held in the James…
RCLM 37 Exhibit
The James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University has received a grant from Culture Blocks to fund RCLM 37, an experiential exhibition of art and history that reimagines past, present and future narratives of the Beatties Ford Road corridor. The exhibit space is formatted to create multiple vignettes of collaged images playing off of…
Game Night
Come join us for an evening of FUN, GAMES, SNACKS, & REFRESHMENTS. There will be a variety of games so you're sure to find one you enjoy! RSVP HERE!
2nd Annual Mini Makerspace Conference @James B. Duke Memorial Library
The James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University in collaboration with Discovery Place Education Studio is hosting a full-day maker event that will provide expert makers and hackers as well as hands-on breakout sessions. 3D Printers and CNC devices will be on hand to demonstrate their processes, as well as previously cut…
West End Public Art Workshop & Community Engagement Meeting
All residents and interested persons are invited to come and share your stories and photos that capture your special relationship to the West End community. This will help shape the final design for the public artworks commissioned for the Five Points Plaza and West Trade Street Enhancement project.
Intellect Lounge: Storytelling, Poetry, Spoken Words
JCSU Collegiate Storytelling Association Presents... Intellect Lounge: Storytelling, Poetry, Spoken Words Sandbox, Library 2nd floor For more information email jcsublackstorytelling@gmail.com
Culture-Library Programs 2020
Wednesdays, January 22-March 4, 2020 | 7PM-9PM Diggin’ History Through Music and Dance is an historical exploration into the contributions and struggles of Africans and African Americans, as presented through spoken word, music and dance. Presented by A Sign of the Times of the Carolinas. https://www.asignofthetimes.org
History-Library Programs 2020
Thursdays, January-May 2020 | 7PM-9PM A community wide Kujichagulia course that explores key concepts and principles of African and African American culture. Kujichagulia is one of the principles of Kwanzaa that means Self-determination. This program is a collaboration with A Sign of the Times of the Carolinas and Kemetic Science Institute.