Event part of library’s Black History Month celebrations
Pikes Peak Library District and Poetry719 will celebrate Black History Month with a rededication of the Ruth Holley Library, including a ribbon cutting ceremony, Celebrating Womxn writing workshop, and Listen to Black Womxn open mic.
Ruth Holley Library first opened in 1987, after Holley’s death in 1986. She was an impactful and involved member of the Colorado Springs community and worked at East Library for 10 years. Her legacy is one of service and compassion for library staff and patrons alike. Join Pikes Peak Library District and Poetry719 for a celebration of her life and impact on our city during Black History Month!
Details:
Ruth Holley Rededication Ceremony
Sat., Feb. 9, 2019
Ruth Holley Library, 685 N. Murray Blvd.
- 11 a.m. - noon: Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting
- 1 - 1:45 p.m.: Celebrating Womxn Writing Workshop
- 1:45 - 3 p.m.: Listen to Black Womxn Open Mic
For more information on Pikes Peak Library District’s Black History Month events, visit ppld.org/black-history.
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Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) seeks to engage and transform people’s lives by providing free and equitable access to information via 14 facilities, online resources, and mobile library services. It is a nationally recognized system of public libraries serving a population of more than 650,000 across 2,070 square miles in El Paso County, Colo.