ABC: Awesome Black Creativity Exhibit
Main Library First Floor
January 16 – February 26
ABC: Awesome Black Creativity will be on display at the Gail Borden Library! This A-Z series celebrates contemporary and historical Black creatives through a classic childhood medium – LEGO® Bricks.
This interactive exhibition of LEGO® brick-built figures will inspire Library guests to think about building in innovative ways while providing the opportunity to make and display their own creations.
This exhibit was created by DuPage Children’s Museum in partnership with Richard Dryden and Dave Kaleta.
©2024 The LEGO Group. The LEGO® logo, and the brick and knob configuration are trademarks of the LEGO Group. This exhibit is not authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by the LEGO Group.
Events
LEGO Showcase for Kids
Main Library Lobby
Tuesday, January 21 | 4 - 5 pm
Thursday, February 6 | 4 - 5 pm
Do you have a LEGO creation that you would like to showcase? Participants will have an opportunity to say a few words about their projects to an audience, and stand by their projects for the program to answer questions.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special Program
Main Library
Monday, January 20 | 1 pm
Please join the builders of Awesome Black Creativity, Dave Kaleta and Richard Dryden. Kaleta and Dryden appeared on LEGO Masters in 2021. They will discuss the inspiration behind their artistry. In addition, they will explain the process of selecting the 27-figures that celebrate contemporary and historical Black creatives across disciplines such as contemporary dance, photography, music, film, culinary arts, activism, and more. Young people and their families are welcome to participate in our brick-building workshop.