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The word Sankofa comes from the Akan people of Ghana. It means, "to go back and get it." One of the Adinkra symbols for Sankofa depicts a mythical bird flying forward with it's head turned backward. Our Sankofa Storytime brings the African American tradition of storytelling to life. A collaboration of local artists, authos, community organizations and local librarians; Sankofa celebrates families, children, stories and the arts.