A fun craft to take and make at home that supports learning about notable historical African American women. \;< /p>\n
Pick up your kit on the 2nd floor in the Youth Services Section. W hile supplies last!
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About the African American Research Library and Cultural Center
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The \;Browa
rd County African American Research Library and Cultural Center \;(AAR
LCC) \;is located in the Sistrunk community\, one of the oldest hi
storically Black communities named for one of Fort Lauderdale&rsquo\;s fir
st Black physicians. Opening to the public on October 26\, 2002\, AARLCC b
ecame the third public library of its kind in the United States dedicated
to the study of Black history and culture. The 60\,000 square-foot Center
serves as a repository of materials related to the local\, national\, and
international voices of the African diaspora with more than 85\,000 books\
, manuscripts\, artifacts\, framed art\, print\, photography\, audiovisual
\, and documents held in our Adult Services Section and Special Collection
s. The Youth Services Section features a special collection of Coretta Sco
tt King Award books and the \;Ashley Bryan Art Collection \;f
rom illustrators of African Descent. AARLCC also features a 5\,000 sq. ft.
museum\, a 300-seat state-of-the-art theatre\, and a Computer Training Ce
nter.
