Join us for a hands-on workshop celebrating the vibrant tradition of Tenango embroidery from Hidalgo, Mexico. Guided by Mexican textile artist Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, you'll explore the stories, symbols, and stitching techniques behind this colorful embroidery. Create your own piece and experience the beauty of Tenango. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity!
Mexico has a rich embroidery heritage.
Join us for a discussion of last year's most challenged book according to
This program will introduce attendees to Hmong music and what makes it unique. Hmong music is the last surviving musical language in the world. It is able to mimic Hmong speech by using musical intervals, ornamentation, and chords to mimic linguistic tones, consonants, and vowels. This enables Hmong musicians to speak with music. As such, Hmong music not only gives us a window into where music and language meet, but also into the ability of human brains to assign and attribute meaning and significance.
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Join us for a panel discussion on the principles of intellectual freedom. This event will kick off Banned Books Week, a celebration of the freedom to read hosted by public libraries throughout Dane County.
Moderator: Bianca Martin, host of City Cast Madison (Best Podcast of Madison 2023)
Panelists:
Dr. Ashley White, Asst. Professor at UW-Madison and Inaugural Education Fellow for the NAACP
Erick Plumb, Director of Waunakee Public Library
Brittany Gitzlaff, Children's Librarian at Waunakee 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!
Wednesday, October 26 | 6-7:30pm
Miércoles, 26 de Octubre | 6-7:30pm