Black History Month is observed each February as, "...an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history" (history.com). Learn more about and honor the unique, enduring accomplishments of black individuals and communities with these programs, materials, and online resources.
Virtual Library Programs
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Principal's Office? on February 2.
LGBTQIA + Online Book Group: Black Leopard, Red Wolf on February 2.
Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters on February 8.
Sadeqa Johnson: Online Author Talk on February 28.
In-Person Library Programs
Mukilteo Monday Morning Book Group: The Vanishing Half on February 27.
Booklists
- Brilliant Short Stories
- Mysteries and Thrillers by Black Authors
- Black Voices and History
- Afrofuturism
- Black History Month: Picture Books
- Black History Month: Easy Nonfiction
- Black History, Black Futures: Teen Nonfiction
- Black History Month: Teen Fiction
- Unsung Heroes of Black History
Reading Challenge
Readers of all ages can join the Black History Month reading challenge. Record your reading progress and complete activities in Beanstack to earn badges.
Instant Access eBook
This February, access the royal romance A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole instantly, no holds or waiting required.
