The National African American Read-In
America250 = Freedom, Independence, Visionaries & Law
2026-02-21 11:30:00
2026-02-21 12:30:00
America/New_York
The National African American Read-In
Join us in honoring the legacy of African American writers. Participants can sign up to read an excerpt from a work by a favorite author, poet or essayist. Reading times are limited to 3-5 minutes.
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Saturday, February 21
11:30am - 12:30pm
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2026-02-21 11:30:00
2026-02-21 12:30:00
America/New_York
The National African American Read-In
Join us in honoring the legacy of African American writers. Participants can sign up to read an excerpt from a work by a favorite author, poet or essayist. Reading times are limited to 3-5 minutes.
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Second FloorJoin us in honoring the legacy of African American writers. Participants can sign up to read an excerpt from a work by a favorite author, poet or essayist. Reading times are limited to 3-5 minutes.
In celebration of America250 consider reading a selection about freedom, independence, a visionary or law.
“The National African American Read-In (AARI) is a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering African American books and authors. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. This initiative has reached more than 6 million participants around the world.”
Register to reserve your spot to read aloud. Include what works or author you would like to read. Please include an email address. Registration not required to attend.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Legal | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Book Discussion Groups |
TAGS: | va250 | Books & Authors | Book lists | book discussion | Black History Month | america250 | Alex250 | African American History Month |
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Hours
About the branch
Parking: No library parking lot. Street parking is available. A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street.
Public Transit:
- Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles).
- Metrobus: A11, A12, F19
- DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
- King Street Trolley: King & Columbus
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.