Join us in celebrating Black history Month with these events at our branches! Events are listed by age groups and feature some recommendations for that age group at the bottom. Please take a look at our flyer here: Black History Month at MCLS | LibraryAware.
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Programs for Adults
The Short of It: Octavia E. Butler
Wednesday, February 8, 2:00 pm
Hopewell Branch
MCLS Tuesday Book Group: Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
Tuesday, February 14, 7:00 pm
Facebook Program
Please Note: If you haven’t already, please submit a request to join the group prior to the discussion.
The Life of Belle da Costa Greene
Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
East Windsor’s African American West Airport Road Community
Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Non-Fiction Book Group: All That She Carried by Tiya Miles
Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 pm
Ewing Branch
Register for the event here.
New Jersey’s Tuskegee of the North: A Program on The Bordentown School
Thursday, February 23, 6:00 pm
Lawrence Branch
Advanced registration is appreciated.
Film Screenings
Content Rating: R
Length: 2h 6m
Wed, Feb 1, 2:00 pm
Lawrence Branch
Content Rating: PG
Length: 1h 41m
Sat, Feb 4, 2:30 pm
Ewing Branch
Register for the event here.
Content Rating: PG-13
Length: 2h 25m
Thurs, Feb 9, 1:30 pm
Robbinsville Branch
Registration is required prior to the event.
Content Rating: PG-13
Length: 2h 6m
Fri, Feb 10, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Please register.
Content Rating: PG-13
Length: 2h 3m
Sat, Feb 11, 2:30 pm
Ewing Branch
Register for the event here.
Content Rating: PG-13
Length: 1h 58m
Sun, Feb 12, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Please register.
Content Rating: R
Length: 2h 10m
Wed, Feb 15, 5:30 pm
Lawrence Branch
Content Rating: PG-13
Length: 2h 25m
Thurs, Feb 16, 5:30 pm
Lawrence Branch
Content Rating: PG-13
Length: 2h 10m
Fri, Feb 17, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Please register.
Content Rating: PG
Length: 2h 8m
Sat, Feb 18, 2:30 pm
Ewing Branch
Register for the event here.
Content Rating: PG-13
Length: 2h 14m
Fri, Feb 24, 2:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Please register.
Content Rating: PG-13
Length: 2h 17m
Sat, Feb 25, 2:30 pm
Ewing Branch
Register for the event here.
Programs for Teens
Tween Craft: Black History Month Art
Monday, February 6, 6:00 pm
Hopewell Branch
Register for the event here.
Makerspace Mondays: Honoring Black American Makers
Monday, February 6, 6:30 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Programs for Kids
School Age STEAM: Honoring Black Americans in STEAM
Monday, February 6, 4:30 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Crafternoon: Heart Art Inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas
Monday, February 13, 4:00 pm
Tuesday, February 14, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch
Black Lives Matter Painted Rocks
Tuesday, February 14, 4:00 pm
Thursday, February 16, 4:00 pm
Ewing Branch
Please register by clicking on the date and time you want to attend.
BHM Afternoon Adventures
Wednesday, February 15, 5:00 pm
Twin Rivers Branch
Please register.
Celebrate Black Illustrators!
Saturday, February 18, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (drop-in)
Saturday, February 25, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (drop-in)
Lawrence Branch
Crafternoon: Story Quilt Inspired by Faith Ringgold
Saturday, February 25, 3:00 pm
Monday, February 27, 4:00 pm
Tuesday, February 28, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch