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Native American Heritage Month

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In commemoration of Native American Heritage Month, the library is hosting a series of programs in November. Learn about the practices of regional tribal communities, sample a staple from Native American cuisine, and discuss stories written by indigenous authors. Read on for more details and to explore more Native American stories and voices from our collection.

PROGRAMS

  • Indigenous Arts and Culture
    • Saturday, November 2, 11AM – 1PM at Twin Hickory
    • In honor of Native American Heritage Month, all are invited to experience the culture, history, and traditional arts of our regional tribal communities with special guests Eastern Woodland Revitalization. Sponsored by the Friends of Henrico County Public Library. Registration is required.
  • Books and Bites: Fry Bread
    • Thursday, November 7, 4 – 5PM at Varina
    • Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with a reading of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Learn the history of fry bread and enjoy some freshly prepared samples from our demonstration kitchen. Please be conscious of your child’s food allergies and inform us of any potential issues.
  • North Park Evening Book Discussion
    • Monday, November 18, 7 – 8PM at North Park
    • A trained botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation dives deep into the wisdom of plants and asks the reader to consider humanity's reciprocal relationship with our fellow earthly inhabitants. Join us for a discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
  • Libbie Mill Afternoon & Evening Book Discussions
    • Wednesday, November 20, 1 – 2PM & 7 – 8PM at Libbie Mill
    • Orphaned young and haunted by her alienating years in foster care, Rosalie Iron Wing returns to her childhood home as a grieving widow decades later. She finds unexpected communion with previous generations of Dakhóta women through stories of shared seeds and a deep, abiding love for the land. Join us for a discussion of The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson (also available on Hoopla).

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