Sun Prairie Public Library

In this presentation Prenicia tells her story of overcoming society putting young Black girls in a box and what it really means to create your own path in life. Prenicia to this day constantly challenges the stereotypes of Black women and uses her story to inspire youth.

Black Girls Don't Sing Opera!

What does it mean to be a Black girl performing in a predominantly white field?

Black Girls Don't Lead!

What does it mean to be a Black girl breaking barriers and leading a community?

Black Girls Don't Read!

Community Altar: Discover the Importance of the Day of the Dead

Wednesday, October 26 | 6-7:30pm

• Everyone is INVITED! Build a community altar!
• Come and eat traditional Day of the Dead bread and Mexican hot chocolate
• Stories & activities for the whole family!

Día de los Muertos: Un Altar para la Comunidad de Sun Prairie!

Miércoles, 26 de Octubre | 6-7:30pm

Women’s Wellness Night, Our Stories of Survival, and Move Your Body with Robbi Domínguez

Wednesday, October 19 | 6-7:30pm

• Join Roots for Change for a meditation program
• Hear Latina Coach Melky's story of surviving cancer
• Move your body with #GymBestie Robbi Domínguez
• Latina Night, women’s night at the Sun Prairie library

Noche de Salud para la Mujer: Nuestra historías y Mueva su Cuerpo con Robbi Domínguez!

Miércoles, 19 de Octubre | 6-7:30pm

Family Story Time: Telling Our Stories & Resources for Families

• Latino Resources for the community
• Bilingual Storytime for kids and adults!
• Connect with your neighbors and discover the joys of Sun Prairie Public Library

Cuentos para Toda la Familia: Noche de Recursos

• Mesa de Recursos
• Cuentos para toda la familia
• Familiarizarte con la biblioteca
• Premios para aquellos que nos acompañen

Presenter: Araceli Esparza / Midwest Mujeres

At age six, January ("Jani") Schofield was diagnosed with one of the most severe cases of child-onset schizophrenia on record. A passionate and inspirational account, January First is a father's soul-bearing memoir of the daily challenges and unwavering commitment to save his daughter from the edge of insanity while doing everything he can to keep his family together.

The Sun Prairie Public Library will have one or more of our regular book groups read and discuss this powerful story and the impact that mental illness can have on the entire family.

"The Madness & The Mandolin" is the story of a talented young bluegrass musician, Kelley Gibson, who learned to battle manic episodes & cope with autism spectrum disorder less through medication but instead through bringing wellness into his life. The film’s creator, Dr. Sean Ackerman, will present this brand new documentary and talk about the making of the film.

This presentation will examine the history of language surrounding mental illness, how this language has evolved, how the words we have used and still use when talking about mental illness may contribute to the stigma surrounding mental illness, and where we are now (for example, the current concept of "person-first language"). Presented by Dr. Sarah Hessenauer, Department of Social Work, UW-Whitewater. This program is provided by a generous grant from Beyond the Page, This program is part of the series, "What We Are Going Through: Listening to Mental Illness."

UpStage Stigma is a medley of song, dance, theater, and other performances that link the challenges of mental illness to our universal experience and break the barriers of stigma through art, empathy, and advocacy. Now in its third year of annual productions featuring a wide range of performances, Upstage Stigma proudly brings a selection of these performances to the Sun Prairie Library! Please note: this program is intended for mature audiences. This program is part of the series, "What We Are Going Through: Listening to Mental Illness."

Many forms of disability, including mental illness, are represented in multimedia like film, television and music. This presentation will examine the musical and visual depictions of mental illness in three of Shakespeare’s plays: Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear.

Live performance, presentation, and heirloom artifact show that will allow attendees to dive into the secret world of female Civil War spies.

Presented by Sun Prairie's own women's history expert & unrivaled enthusiast, Shannon Ferguson-Munns, who will don heirloom attire in honor of the event. She’ll also share items from her extensive collection of 19th century artifacts.

A Q&A will conclude the event.