Wed 8 Oct
DISPLAY OF FAMOUS BLACK PEOPLE
Come along and see the display and create a poem on-line to display in the library. Event for younger children. Venue: Hillfields Library, Broad Street, Coventry. 3.30pm - 4.30pm.

Thurs 9 Oct
NATIONAL POETRY DAY
Create a poem and display it in the library. Event aimed at children and young people. Venue: Foleshill Library, Coventry. 3.30pm - 4.30pm.

Fri 10 Oct
THE DREADLOCK ALIEN
Richard Grant, alias The Dreadlock Alien will be entertaining us with his own special brand of performance poetry. Venue: Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry. Adml: Free, but adv booking. 6pm - 7pm. Info: 0247 683 2314.

Sat 11 Oct
CELEBRATE BHM
A special children's story time to celebrate BHM. Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult. Venue: Foleshill Library, Coventry. 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

Sat 11 Oct
SPECIAL STORY TIME
Special story time to celebrate Black History Month. Please note all under 8's must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Venue: Hlllfields Library, Coventry. 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Info: 0247 678 6977.

Sat 11 Oct
CARIBBEAN FAMILY HISTORY
Trace your family tree with this free workshop special devised to help you find your family in the Caribbean and back to Africa. Numbers limited, book in advance on. Venue: Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry. 3pm - 4.30pm. Info: 0247 683 2314.

Sat 11 & 29 Oct
CARIBBEAN FAMILY HISTORY-TRACE YOUR FAMILY TREE
Two free workshops specifically devised to trace your family history in the Caribbean and back to Africa. Numbers limited to one workshop per person, call first. Venue: Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry. 3pm - 4.30pm & 2pm - 4pm. Info: 0247 683 2314.

Tues 14 Oct
NATIONAL POETRY DAY
Create a poem and display it in the library. This is a women's poetry session in partnership with SAHIL. Women only event. Venue: Foleshill Community Library, Broad Street, Coventry. 3.30pm - 4.30pm.

Sat 18 Oct
A TASTE OF AFRICA
Drop in and join us for a celebration of African Caribbean culture including books, storytellers displays and refreshments. Venue: Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry. 10.30am - 2pm. Info: 0247 683 2314.

Tues 21 Oct
CELEBRATE BHM
A special children's rhyme time for under 4's and display to celebrate BHM,Children must be accompanied by an adult. In partnership with Foleshill Children's Services. Venue: Foleshill Community Library, Broad Street. Coventry. 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Info: www.coventry.gov.uk/libraries

Wed 22 Oct
TEAM MEET FOR TEENS
Drop in session for teens. Come along for books, competitions and refreshments. Venue: Hillfields Library, Coventry. 3.45pm - 4.45pm.

Sat 25 Oct
A TASTE OF AFRICA
Drop in and join us for a celebration of African Caribbean culture including books, stories, displays and refreshments. Venue: Foleshill Community Library, Broad Street, Coventry. 1pm - 3.30pm. Info: 0247 678 6977.

Wed 29 Oct
CARIBBEAN FAMILY HISTORY
Trace your family tree with this free workshop special devised to help you find your family in the Caribbean and back to Africa. Numbers limited, book in adv. Venue: Central Library, Coventry. 2pm - 4pm. Info: 0247 683 2314.