The program, presented by cultural educator Carla Messinger, begins at 2:30 p.m. in the Main Branch’s fourth-floor auditorium, 11 South Broad St. It is part of the library’s American Revolutions: REV250 programming.
Messinger, who is descended from the Lenape people, will lead a lecture and demonstration focused on local Lenape culture. The event will also include interactive exhibits and craft projects designed for children ages 6 through 12, creating an opportunity for young participants and their families to learn through conversation and activity.
The program places local history in a broader context while inviting residents to consider the Indigenous communities whose lives, traditions and knowledge continue to shape the region. The library describes the session as a chance to celebrate Native American heritage through both education and participation.
Registration is required. Residents may register through the Elizabeth Public Library’s online event calendar at elizpl.org or call 908-354-6060, ext. 7220, for assistance. Photography and recording will not be permitted during the program.
For more information about this and other library programs, visit elizpl.org.