MONTICELLO, NY — Douglas “DJ”  Shindler and Michael Davis, artists, photographers and co-founders of The Black Library, were the guest speakers at a recent Monticello Kiwanis meeting. The Black Library is located at the former Key Bank Building at 418 Broadway, and it welcomes local residents and visitors of all backgrounds to promote greater understanding of Black history and culture.  

The library exhibits a diverse collection of works by Black authors, artists and designers and offers educational workshops for children and adults as well as hosting talks and  community discussions. Everyone in attendance was very impressed with the accomplishments of the Black Library during the short time it has been in existence and looks forward to personally visiting and enjoying all  the exhibits and learning more about the Black history and culture. The Monticello Kiwanis Club thanked the speakers and donated $200 in support of the library’s continuing success.

The club meets the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at Albella’s Restaurant. Check out the Monticello NY Kiwanis Club Facebook page to learn more about all its activities.