CELEBRATE WITH US!
Celebrate 50 years of Black History Month programming at TLCPL, while also marking 100 years since the establishment of Black History Month. Join us all month as we highlight local Black and African American artists.
Art Tatum Book Club
Great Expectations
(Tu) October 27 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Art Tatum Book Club
Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes: A Mystery
(Tu) November 24 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Art Tatum Book Club
Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children
(Sa) December 12 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Art Tatum Book Club
Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children
(Tu) December 22 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Art Tatum Book Club
Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me
(Sa) January 9 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Art Tatum Book Club
Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me
(Tu) January 26 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Black History Month Kickoff
(Sa) January 30 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Main Library
Celebrate the start of Black History Month with fun activities just for kids!
Waterville Book Club
Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson
(Tu) February 2 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Art Tatum Book Club
I'll Make Me a World
(Sa) February 13 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
The Art of Alma Thomas
(W) February 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent
Learn about the life and art of Alma Thomas, who was a teacher and artist that painted beautiful, happy things. We will read stories about her and make art inspired by her colorful, abstract artwork.
Classic Black Movies
Love Jones (109 Minutes, R)
(W) February 17 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
Watch a movie featuring a Black cast celebrating a milestone year since release.
Comic Book Club featuring author Jordan Clark
Ancestral Recall by Jordan Clark and Atagun Ilhan
(Th) February 18 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs
Do you love comics and graphic novels (or looking to get into them)? Join us as we discuss some of the most thought-provoking and artistically striking comics from across a variety of genres.
Art Tatum Book Club
I'll Make Me a World
(Tu) February 23 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Spoken Word Mixer | Toledo Library’s Black History Month
(W) February 24 | 5 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
Please join members of the Library’s African American Appreciation Coalition in celebrating Black History Month with a space to meet, network, and share your talents.
Great Expectations
(Tu) October 27 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes: A Mystery
(Tu) November 24 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children
(Sa) December 12 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children
(Tu) December 22 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me
(Sa) January 9 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me
(Tu) January 26 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson
(Tu) February 2 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
I'll Make Me a World
(Sa) February 13 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
Ancestral Recall by Jordan Clark and Atagun Ilhan
(Th) February 18 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs
Do you love comics and graphic novels (or looking to get into them)? Join us as we discuss some of the most thought-provoking and artistically striking comics from across a variety of genres.
I'll Make Me a World
(Tu) February 23 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Kent
A discussion group highlighting Black literary works with the Art Tatum African American Resource Center.
