Learn about the symbols and meanings hidden in music and folk art used by the heroic “conductors” of the railroad.
Listen to readings of “Freedom River” by Doreen Rappaport, “Follow the Drinking Gourd” by Jeanette Winter, and other books about the underground railroad. We'll also learn about the secret map song "Follow the Drinking Gourd" and make a north star paper symbol block. Registration required.
AGE GROUP: | Families | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Children's Programs | Arts & Crafts |
TAGS: | underground railroad | north star | black history month | African American |
Mon, Jan 06 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Jan 07 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Jan 08 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Jan 09 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Jan 10 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Jan 11 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Jan 12 | 1:00PM to 6:00PM |
50 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
Tel: 973-744-0500
Email: reference@montclairlibrary.org
185 Bellevue Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043
Tel: 973-744-0500 ext. 2283
Email: reference@montclairlibrary.org