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Special Storyteller to Celebrate Black History Month
Posted on: February 6, 2025 | Category: Uncategorized
Join us in honoring Black History Month with an engaging performance of music and storytelling by Jovelyn D. Richards. This captivating program explores the contributions of George Washington Carver, who greatly improved the lives of farmers and was a leader in environmentalism, and folk hero John Henry’s “tall tales” with roots in real life. This free 45-minute program is suitable for ages 5 & older. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
Jovelyn D. Richards is an international storyteller, solo performance artist, and theater director who believes storytelling can ignite shared imagination across all ages and backgrounds. Jovelyn holds a Masters of Arts and a Masters of Fine Arts in the humanities.
Performances will be held at these locations:
| Date & Time | Location | Island |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2:30 p.m. | Koloa Public and School Library | Kauai |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:30 p.m. | Pahala Public and School Library | Hawaii |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 3:00 p.m. | Wailuku Public Library | Maui |
| Saturday, February 22, 2025 11:00 a.m. | Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library | Oahu |
| Saturday, February 22, 2025 2:00 p.m. | Kapolei Public Library | Oahu |
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. This a production of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with additional funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawai‘i.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.
