Black History Month celebrates the diverse voices, histories, perspectives, and experiences of the Black community, and each February, we honor its rich culture and significant contributions to every aspect of American life.
We invite you to learn more by exploring the Library District's wide variety of FREE events and programs for kids, teens, and adults. From live concerts and dance performances, to author visits, art exhibits, and craft classes, you will find something for everyone at our 25 unique branches!
Below, we’ve compiled a selection of acclaimed books, music, and movies that you can check out, download, or stream. You will also find educational and entertaining online resources that you can browse 24/7 with your FREE library card!
Don't have a library card yet? No problem! You can #GetCarded on our website for instant access to our many programs and resources that will help you continue to discover the vast contributions of Black Americans all year long.
Featured Events:
Downloadable Content from Kanopy:
Discover films that illuminate the voices and experiences of Black Americans. Kanopy's curated collection, opens a new window highlights stories of triumph, innovation, and the enduring impact of the Black community throughout our history.
Downloadable Content from Hoopla:
Celebrate Black History Month with hoopla, opens a new window! Discover powerful stories, unforgettable voices, and essential history through our curated collection of eBooks, audiobooks, film, and more.
Explore HistoryMakers for Free with Your Library Card:
View & listen to oral histories of historically significant Black Americans.
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In honor of Black History Month, this list contains some of the most important literary and historical contributions from people of African descent from the continent and the diaspora.
Excellent stories that will have you hanging on by the edge of your seat! (Most titles are available in print, e-book, and e-audio formats).
Check out these critically acclaimed Black cinema classics from our collection (streaming is available too).
Read some of the best fiction and nonfiction by contemporary Black authors, including books in every genre from literary fiction to personal memoirs from Penguin Random House. Also available in downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks.
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