Elk City Carnegie Library

It's April 1st, and now officially the start of National Poetry month! This is no joke you guys, the Elk City Friends of the Library group is having a poetry contest! For more information just check out the flyer below, call 580-799-0245 or send an email to [email protected]!

Welcome to Story Time! Our Story today is-The very ugly Bug by Liz Pichon. Published by Tiger Tales.

Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan environmental activist who created the Green Belt Movement. This movement was centered on planting trees, environmental conversation, and women’s rights. She stood up courageously against the former oppressive regime in Kenya. Her actions shed light on the political oppression both nationally and internationally. Wangari is an inspiration for many in the fight for democratic rights and has encouraged numerous women in the betterment of the situati...on. Wangari became the first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a doctorate. She was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for her contribution to sustainable development, peace, and democracy. She is an inspirational figure and among the most famous black women. From 2003-05 Wangari was elected to parliament and appointed assistant minister for Environment and Natural Resources. See more

Welcome to Story Time! Our story today is-The boy who went to the library by Alton Carter. Published by Monocle Press.

Theodora was the most powerful woman in Byzantine history. She was one of the first rulers to understand the rights of women and altering divorce laws to give greater benefits to women. She even prohibited young girls from trafficking. Theodora did not belong to a humble background and yet was one of the most influential and powerful of the Eastern Roman empresses.