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Black History Month 2021
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Celebrate Black History Month with the Library! Black history is a crucial part of our nations’ story and Black history matters. Throughout February, the Library will host virtual programs that honor the history, culture, and lives of Black Americans. Our Black History Month blogs and recommended books and music offer additional opportunities to listen, learn, and grow in understanding and appreciation.
Explore our PROGRAMS and BLOGS below.
You can also WIN PRIZES. Follow us on social media for a weekly trivia contest during Black History Month. Three winners are chosen randomly each week from correct responders.
Pick up a Black History Month ACTIVITIES TO GO packet from the Grab and Go table at your neighborhood Library. Children, adults, and families can learn more about music in African American history with craft instructions and supplies, coloring sheets, and puzzles.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
SATURDAY MORNINGS WITH THE LIBRARY
Decorating with Jera's Heavenly Sweet
Saturday Feb. 27
at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Online Programs
Learn to decorate sweet treats, just like the professionals.
Event Details for Decorating with Jera's Heavenly SweetDISCOVER MORE WITH OUR BLOGS
The music became the sound expressions of the pain, horrors, and upheaval of the world they knew.
Continue Reading: I Fell In Love with Funk!!Celebrate February with these titles selected by Computers & Media.
Continue Reading: Black History Month – On Screen...you need to experience these genres of music on your own quest.
Continue Reading: A Week of African American Music History, It's Not Over!Author with Toledo roots wins prestigious American Library Association Award
Continue Reading: Mildred D. Taylor Wins Children's Literature Legacy AwardWhat could be better than MOTOWN? If there is such a production company who could churn out hits like this, I have never heard of it.
Continue Reading: A Week of African American Music History, the Soulful SoundThe second week focuses on the beginning of an international phenomenon of new music called jazz.
Continue Reading: A Week of African American Music History, JAZZ Explodes!