The Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Library in Poughkeepsie, New York

[The African Roots Library]

The Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Library is now officially a fixture in this Community. The programs, the books, the creative events and the determinationa and persistance of the staff have made this endeavor such a success. We have had such a variety of events and classes, and have hosted so many exciting educational workshops that the Community often calls us, requesting what they would like to see offered. This is exactly what we think should be happening and we are glad it is.
The Library is unique because of this. The Library board and the Friends of the Library are made up of the community. We have Activists, and Philanthropists, Professors, Homemakers, Rastafarians, Christians, Moslems, and Buddhists contributing regularly and adding to our diversity.

One of our goals is that we provide the place for the community to come,. to learn, to socialize, to receive help, and to grow. So far our goal has been realized and we are hopeful to continue to help Community Members.

We want to encourage YOU. We know that ones can get caught up in the daily pace of life, moving quickly from home to work to home to work again...but, I promise if you sacrafice even one hour each week, you will be surprised by how good you will feel. Why not attend a meeting or just drop by any afternoon Monday through Friday.

Plaque at Maropeng Centre for the Cradle of Humanity World Heritage Site