For over 40 years, the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center (100-01 Northern Boulevard in Corona) has celebrated Kwanzaa and its Seven Principles (the Nguzo Saba)!
Join this December at Langston Hughes for arts and crafts, community conversations, concerts, explorations of entrepreneurship, and much more!
Kwanzaa Week: Pass the Torch: An Intergenerational Conversation (Umoja)
Friday, December 26, 5:30pm
Join us for this inspiring discussion and engage with diverse perspectives about "passing the torch" to cultivate successors and strengthen our collective future while honoring the principles that unite us across generations.
Kwanzaa Week: Library Action Committee Annual Meeting (Kujichagulia)
Saturday, December 27, 12:30pm
The Library Action Committee of Corona-East Elmhurst is the founding body and advisory board of the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center. Discover how to shape the future of Langston Hughes through membership, learn about its mission and vision, and connect with fellow community members committed to defining our collective path forward.
Kwanzaa Week: Brunch with The Sherry Winston Band (Ujima)
Sunday, December 28, 2pm
Enjoy this special performance honoring Langston Hughes's commitment to building and maintaining its community through music and fellowship.
Kwanzaa Week: Empowered Commerce: Ujamaa's Entrepreneurial Spirit
Monday, December 29, 5pm
Meet local Black-owned businesses and rising "chef-preneurs," enjoy delicious creations, and hear inspiring entrepreneurial journeys that strengthen our community's economic foundation. Every attendee will receive multiple free products and gifts to take home!
Kwanzaa Week: Healing Into Purpose: A Conversation on Trauma & Transformation (Nia)
Tuesday, December 30, 1pm
Following this inspiring dialogue, you can create personalized vision boards and "purpose maps" — visual representations of your healing journey and aspirations. All materials provided.
Kwanzaa Week: New Art Unveiling (Kuumba)
Wednesday, December 31, 10:30am
Honor the Kwanzaa principle of Kuumba as Langston Hughes Library unveils a new addition to their permanent collection, to be housed in the Children's Room. Celebrate creativity through art while enjoying light refreshments and connecting with fellow community members at this special exhibition.
Funding for Langston Hughes Library's celebration of Kwanzaa is provided in part by the Library Action Committee of Corona-East Elmhurst, NYS Education Department Special Legislative Grants from Assemblywoman Larinda Hooks, discretionary funds from NYC Coalition of Theaters Initiative, New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.
You can also celebrate Kwanzaa during other special events at QPL, including a storytime and book giveaway with the Friends of Rosedale Library! Visit the QPL Calendar to learn more about those events.