We have programs, books, movies, and more to celebrate Black History Month this February. Check below for our events in the month of February!
Programs for Adults
African Americans of Central New Jersey: A History of Harmony and Hostility
Monday, February 5, 6:30 pm
Hopewell Branch
Black Artists Talk: Samuel Fosso, Kehinde Wiley, & Nick Cave
Tuesday, February 13, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program
The Short of It: Langston Hughes
Wednesday, February 14, 2:00 pm
Hopewell Branch
African American Genealogy – Discovering Your Family History
Thursday, February 15, 6:30 pm
Lawrence Branch
Finding Benjamin James and the History of the Mount Ely Hancock House
Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 pm
Virtual Branch
Non-Fiction Book Group: The Indispensables by Patrick K. O’Donnell
Thursday, February 22, 7:00 pm
Ewing Branch
Slavery and the Underground Railroad in NJ
Saturday, February 24, 2:00 pm
Robbinsville Branch
Morning Book Club: The Bluest Eye
Monday, February 26, 10:00 am
Lawrence Branch
Film Screenings
Black Panther
Wednesday, February 21, 5:30 pm
Lawrence Branch
The Woman King
Thursday, February 22, 1:30 pm
Robbinsville Branch
Tulsa: the Fire and the Forgotten
Saturday, February 24, 2:30 pm
Ewing Branch
Facing Ali
Tuesday, February 27, 5:30 pm
Lawrence Branch
Programs for Kids
Kids Can Paint Like… Alma Thomas
Monday, February 12, 7:00 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
BHM Afternoon Storytime
Wednesday, February 14, 2:00 pm
Lawrence Branch
Celebrate Black Authors (Drop-In Craft)
Saturdays, February 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lawrence Branch
Crafternoon: Collage inspired by Romare Bearden
Monday, February 20, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch
Black History Month Trivia Bingo
Tuesday, February 20, 4:30 pm
Hickory Corner Branch
Celebrate Black Authors (Drop-In Craft)
Saturdays, February 24, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lawrence Branch
Crafternoon: Starry Galaxy inspired by Katherine Johnson
Monday, February 26, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch
Crafternoon: Starry Galaxy inspired by Katherine Johnson
Tuesday, February 27, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch