The Brockton Public Library will host a Family Literacy Day Saturday, Feb. 11th in celebration of Black History Month. Stop by the Main Library, 304 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day filled with history and fun. 

With thanks to WODA (Wiping Out Drug Abuse, Inc.) the day will focus on African American inventors. Free calendars highlighting black inventors will be distributed while supplies last. 

Indaba Theatre of New England will perform monologues based on these historical inventors from 12 to 1 p.m. Throughout the day, Indaba Theatre will also present living statues representing black inventors. Other activities include: making an African Wrap Doll or paper figure with Doll E. Daze Project & Museum Inc.; historical tours of the library will be conducted including a stop by the Liberty Tree; and musical performances. Light refreshments will be served.

This event is free and open to the public; all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For more information, call (508) 580-7890.

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