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Celebrating African Cultures through Stories

With Ekiuwa Aire

2023-02-05 14:00:00 2023-02-05 15:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating African Cultures through Stories Join local Nigerian-Canadian author Ekiuwa Aire for a walk through African cultures through stories, discussion, and activities. Ages 4-12 Iroquois Ridge Branch - Creation Zone

Sunday, February 05
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-05 14:00:00 2023-02-05 15:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating African Cultures through Stories Join local Nigerian-Canadian author Ekiuwa Aire for a walk through African cultures through stories, discussion, and activities. Ages 4-12 Iroquois Ridge Branch - Creation Zone

Iroquois Ridge Branch

Creation Zone

Join local Nigerian-Canadian author Ekiuwa Aire for a walk through African cultures through stories, discussion, and activities. Ages 4-12

Ekiuwa Aire is an award-winning, Nigerian-Canadian, children's book author who is passionate about building an interest and knowledge of African history through stories and activities. Ekiuwa is making a substantial contribution to the preservation of African heritage and culture with her books.  Her debut title, Idia of the Benin Kingdom, has been the recipient of many awards, including the Children's Africana Book Awards, Kidsshelf Book Awards, and Eric Hoffer Book Awards. Her second book is titled Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba.

Check out Ekiuwa Aire’s latest book Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba.

If you want to keep up with Ekiuwa's upcoming books and projects, please check out Ekiuwa Aire - Our Ancestries, where you can sign up and receive a newsletter to keep up-to-date on new releases.

This program is a part of OPL’s Community Conversations Series – OPL’s commitment to creating a community that celebrates diversity, belonging, addressing difficult conversations, and helping build connections.

Registration is Required.

Skills Learned: Communication, Creativity, Social Skills, Critical Thinking

Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ.  

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 If you have to cancel your spot for any reason, you can do so by:

 1.    Logging into MyEvents using your library card.  If you did not register with your library card, you will need the reference number you received in your confirmation email.

 2.    Phone your local branch, or email oplreference@oakville.ca.  Please have ready the program title, program date, and names of registered individuals.

Access to facilities and programs may be impacted by evolving health and safety protocols related to COVID-19. The Town will follow all requirements and recommendations issued by Halton Public Health and any applicable provincial regulations. The Town may use discretion to impose its own requirements. You will be notified if your registration is impacted by any changes. 

Iroquois Ridge Branch

oplreference@oakville.ca
Phone: (905) 338-4247

Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Located within the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, Iroquois Ridge Branch is home to a large collection of materials, study spaces, and a Creation Zone. The branch hosts a variety of programs for all ages, with a particular focus on new and emerging technologies, such as virtual reality and Tinker Toys. Parking is free.

Upcoming events

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creation Zone
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Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Cancelled
Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creation Zone

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
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