Black History Month Poetry Illustration Showcase for all ages! Illustrate a poem for Black History Month! Kids, teens, and adults are invited to submit a painting, collage, or photo and receive a journal. Select one of three poems in your age category to illustrate. Entries will be on display in Henrico County Public Libraries through February 2010.

Click here for a list of poems and the entry form.

Submissions accepted at all Libraries
Saturday, January 9– Saturday, February 13

Please join us for a discussion of the overwhelming, yet redemptive novel, Push, by Sapphire. A representative from SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) and Henrico Mental Health Services will be in attendance. Light refreshments will be served.

Fairfield Area Library
Tuesday, February 2, 7:00 p.m.

Dumbarton Area Library
Monday, February 8, 7:00 p.m. 

Choose not to celebrate by creating Anti-Valentine's crafts, candy and playing some games. For more information, call 740-2747.

Gayton Branch Library
Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 p.m.

A representative from the Virginia College Savings Plan will discuss the four different 529 plans available and answer your questions to prepare for those future college tuition bills. For more information, call 270-9578.

Tuckahoe Area Library
Tuesday, February 16, 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate the Winter Olympics at Twin Hickory Library by competing in our Three Penny Hockey Tournament. You won't need skates-just pennies. Gold, silver or bronze medals will be awarded! Register online or call 364-1400 ext. 5.

Twin Hickory Area Library
Saturday, February 20, 11:30 a.m.

Sale of collected materials for the benefit of the Varina Library Friends. For more information, call 222-3414.

Varina Branch Library
Saturday, February 20, 10:00 a.m.

The Tuskegee Airmen shattered stereotypes during WWII. Hear first-hand experiences from original members of this legendary unit.

Tuckahoe Area Library
Saturday, February 20, 1:00 p.m.