BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Wilmette Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Wilmette Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25067689-f2af-4f40-8ba7-282fa9e8ec4f SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260725T131018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T200000 SUMMARY:Echoes of Africa: Art and Folktales (Virtual) LOCATION:Wilmette Public Library\nWilmette Public Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wilmette Public Library;X- APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Wilmette Public Library:geo:42.074866,-87.709462 GEO:42.074866;-87.709462 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a vibrant program of storyt elling\, music\, and cultural traditions led by Kenyan educator and storyt eller Elizabeth Kahura..\nhttps://wilmette.libnet.info/event/15050284 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Elizabeth will guide us through Africa&rsq uo\;s rich heritage using storytelling\, poetry\, proverbs\, and riddles t hat inspire values like kindness\, patience\, and hard work. She will expl ore traditional folktales\, fables\, and myths alongside arts and crafts\, wood carvings\, handmade instruments\, clothing\, jewelry\, and cultural artifacts. This program showcases the history\, resilience\, and creativit y of African communities\, honoring their traditions and talents.

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Elizabeth Kahura\, a Kenyan native who has lived in the United States sinc e 1995\, serves as a cultural ambassador for African knowledge. Over the p ast two decades\, her African Safari Program has engaged more than 20\,000 audience members. As a storyteller\, musician\, and teacher\, Elizabeth e ducates and entertains through folklore\, music\, language\, and creative arts.

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Presented in partnership with Algonquin Area Public Library District and other area libraries.

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