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Registration opens:
January 15th, 2025

History Sleuths

Black Adventurers
2025-02-12 16:30:00 2025-02-12 17:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis History Sleuths Shawnee Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 12
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-12 16:30:00 2025-02-12 17:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis History Sleuths Decipher codes, discover clues and solve puzzles to expand your knowledge of several Black adventurers. Shawnee Branch - Meeting Room

Shawnee Branch

Meeting Room

Decipher codes, discover clues and solve puzzles to expand your knowledge of several Black adventurers.

Using our curiosity, we will work in teams to celebrate the remarkable contributions of some amazing people.

Space is limited. Register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help. 

AGE GROUP: | 4th-6th Grade |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, History and Entertainment |

TAGS: | Shawnee | Black History Month |

Shawnee Branch
Phone: 260-421-1355
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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About the library

The Shawnee Branch boasts quite a large collection of Spanish language materials. Attention all future cooks and restauranteurs: young children love to "cook" in our play kitchen area. 

Upcoming events

Paper STEM Challenges!
Wed, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
First Steps in Music - with Fort Wayne Children's Choir
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Build Your Self-Care Toolkit - Hygge
Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
DIY Hot Cocoa Bombs
Sat, Jan 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
The Studio Open Hours - Shawnee
Mon, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
LEGO Challenge
Wed, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
The Studio Open Hours - Shawnee
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
First Steps in Music - with Fort Wayne Children's Choir
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, January 16 2025 at 10:30am
Neurodivergent Teen Hangout - Mini Sensory Kit
Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
AARP Tax Help
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
AARP Tax Help
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
3D Printed Tea Light Nightlight - Intro to 3D Printing, TinkerCAD, and Slicer Software
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
This event is full
Unlock Your Future: Become a Young Entrepreneur - with the Girl Coalition of Indiana
Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Winter Snacks
Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
First Steps in Music - with Fort Wayne Children's Choir
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, January 23 2025 at 10:30am
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
AARP Tax Help
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
The Studio Open Hours - Shawnee
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
African American Art History - Alma W. Thomas
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
LEGO Challenge
Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
First Steps in Music - with Fort Wayne Children's Choir
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 10:30am
Basquiat Visual Storytelling - Black History Month
Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
All Abilities Club - Raised Salt Painting
Fri, Feb 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
The Studio Open Hours - Shawnee
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
AARP Tax Help
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Gift Bag Creation - Intro to Cricut Autopress
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Unlock Your Future: Become a Young Entrepreneur - with the Girl Coalition of Indiana
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
African American Art History - Felrath Hines
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
History Sleuths - Black Adventurers
Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 4:30pm
First Steps in Music - with Fort Wayne Children's Choir
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, February 6 2025 at 10:30am
Build Your Self-Care Toolkit - Felted Finger Labyrinths
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, January 16 2025 at 3:30pm
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