The Friends of Macon Library

03/09/2015

http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2015/03/people/movers-shakers-2015/the-reveal-announcing-ljs-2015-movers-shakers/

Passion. Vision. Mission. These are just a few of the words that characterize the 50 individuals—and one organization—named 2015 Movers & Shakers. Chosen from more than 300 nominations, the Movers see the future and bring it to life. This year’s Movers & Shakers are profiled in the March 15 issue of…

05/10/2014

Don't miss this important dialogue on May 18 about race, class, gender, and the story of Henrietta Lacks. Registration is required. Lacks Family Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture http://bpt.me/685268

David Lacks and Jeri Lacks-Whye, grandchildren of Henrietta Lacks--the unknowing source of the HeLa cell line used to launch the modern era of medicine and science--sit down with scholar Spencer R. Crew, Ph.D., George Mason University, to discuss her life, and historical and bio-medical legacy.

05/10/2014

The National Human Genome Research Institute, developers of "Genome: Unlocking Life's Code, is helping to bring the family of Henrietta Lacks to Macon Library. Don't miss this historic weekend!

Celebrate Henrietta Lacks and hear her descendants speak - May 17-18, Brooklyn, NY

05/10/2014

Happy Mother's Day Weekend! Did you know Henrietta Lacks is considered to be the "Mother of Modern Science and Medicine"? In 1951, her cells were removed from her body and used to create the HeLa cell line--the first human cells to thrive and grow in a laboratory. Her cells would be used to develop the polio vaccine, in-vitro fertilization techniques and cancer treatments. Join us to pay homage to Henrietta Lacks and meet her descendants May 17-18.

04/07/2014

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140129/bed-stuy/bed-stuy-library-honored-for-dedication-community

Macon Library was one of five to receive a $10,000 award.

04/07/2014

April is Jazz Appreciation Month--Celebrate at Macon Library!

01/13/2012

Join Macon Library to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will feature: A community dialogue facilitated by artist-activist Shani Jamila Exploration of freedom music Tribute to Civil Rights leaders of the past Youth authors Amber Benton and Chental-Song Bembr...

12/29/2011

Happy Kwanzaa...Celebrate at Macon Library!

11/22/2011

Join Macon Library to celebrate the extraordinary legacy–and 87th birthday–of renowned politician, activist, educator, author and Bed-Stuy native Shirley Chisholm. • Hip-Hop Honors: Hear Emcees Pay Homage to “Miss C”—then Write Your Own Salute!, 4PM • Documentary Screening “Chisholm ’72: Un...

11/22/2011

Macon Library is now open six days a week, Monday-Saturday, beginning at 10am. Follow link to view full hours.

Two thousand people gathered to open the Macon Branch in 1907, the 11th Carnegie library in Brooklyn. The two-story Classical Revival red brick library retains its original fireplaces, oak paneling, alcoves, and wooden benches. To author John Steptoe (1950-1989), who wrote his first book, Stevie, at...

06/27/2011

Just THREE DAYS left to donate to "Support Our Shelves." Campaign ends Thursday, June 30. Give today and tell a friend! *(designate your gift for Macon Library)

Last year your generous donations allowed us to buy 30,000 books, CDs and DVDs. Don't let budget cuts limit us this year; we need your help again!