Explore a new aspect of art and innovation each week with Black pioneering women who transformed their fields. This week, create poetry books and crafts that emphasize how language and art can heal and connect, inspired by trailblazing Black women authors and poets.

Maya Angelou Life Doesn’t Frighten Me! Affirmation Mirrors
Design a mirror and write a positive affirmation poem inspired by author and activist Maya Angelou!
-Tuesday – Thursday, February 11 – 13 | 10:30am – 4:15pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Nikki Giovanni Jam Band
Create your own jam band instruments that celebrate rhythm and add them to the wonderful sounds of the songs and poems of Nikki Giovanni.
-Tuesday – Thursday, February 11 – 13 | 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Mixed-Media Poetry Zines
Gwendolyn Brooks was the first Black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and is largely known for her work on community and everyday life. Taking inspiration from Brooks, make your own mini poetry zine that focuses on your community!
-Saturday & Sunday, February 15–16; Saturday & Sunday, February 22 – 23 | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Tar Beach Inspired Collaborative Quiltui
Add your own woven burlap square to CMOM's growing quilt inspired by the New York illustrations in the classic story Tar Beach by prolific artist Faith Ringold.
-Saturday & Sunday, February 15 – 16; Saturday & Sunday, February 22 – 23 | 11:15am – 12:15pm & 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks