Photo Credits to City of St Pete
On Saturday, November 15th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, there will be a community Open House at The President Barack Obama Main Library. According to a press release from City of St Pete, “it will feature free family-friendly activities, entertainment, food and refreshments, local vendors, performances, and opportunities to engage with community organizations.”
Attendees are invited to experience the new library spaces and participate in interactive programming hosted by the library and their community partners.
Event highlights:
-Obama Library & Beyond: “Explore St. Pete Public Art and Mid-Century Modern Architecture” Panel Discussion
-The Woodson African American Museum of Florida Program – “At the Feet of the Elders: Why Black History Matters” Panel Discussion
-St. Pete Youth Farm: “Seeding Plants, Growing Teenagers and Cultivating Community” Panel Discussion
-Readers and Leaders: The Selfie Story Project with St. Pete Mayor Kenneth T. Welch
-Kids activities
-Teen activities, silent disco and gaming contest
-Tree giveaway
-Record a video sharing your thoughts about the library
-Document an MLK Celebration Story
-Writing activities with Gio’s Typos
-Science experiments and displays
-Art activations: Global Love Project Chalk Art and Sunshine Mind Project
Guests can also visit informational tables that are hosted by City departments, community partners, and local businesses to learn about available resources and upcoming initiatives.