Black History Month - Donor Funded

Featured Events

All African American Interest Events

Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Association

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Linthicum Library
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Military/Veterans Interest
Event Details:

Join us at Linthicum library for a presentation on Buffalo Soldiers by the 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Association in celebration of military history and Veterans Day.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.

Season's Greetings Potluck & Open Mic

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Odenton Library
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: African American Interest, Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, History & Genealogy, Holiday, Native American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Come on down to the Odenton Library for a night of food, entertainment, and shared traditions! 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.

Kwanzaa Tales

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Holiday, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

In her interactive performance, TAHIRA shares the seven principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa through storytelling and music. 

Paint Like... Alma Thomas

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Mountain Road Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Arts & DIY, STEM/STEAM, Women’s Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Alma Thomas and create art in her style. 

Supplies are limited. Registration required. Kids in grades K-5 only. 

"Chesapeake Underground" presented by Blacks of the Chesapeake

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Crofton Library
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for a special presentation by Blacks of the Chesapeake founder Vince Leggett, entitled "Chesapeake Underground: Charting a course towards freedom.

Clarence Ward III

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Glen Burnie Library
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Clarence Ward III is widely recognized as the heart and soul of Baltimore’s jazz scene.

Black Excellence!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Come and learn about talented African American individuals who have made positive impacts. There will be various activities and crafts to complete while learning!

Teen Movie Afternoon: The Color Purple (2023; PG-13)

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (Ages 11+)
Linthicum Library
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Movies
Event Details:

Join us after an early dismissal day to enjoy a movie and snacks. The Color Purple is rated PG-13. Snacks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Busch Annapolis Library
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides)
Audience: Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis

The Cost of Free Labor

A discussion about the mental and physical trauma of unpaid labor by African Americans during Colonial Annapolis.

Family Movie Night - The Little Mermaid

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All
Deale Library
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: African American Interest, Movies
Event Details:

Enjoy a family friendly movie at the library. This month in celebration of Black History Month, we're showing the 2023 The Little Mermaid (PG). Get ready to sing along!

Black History Month Booklists


Adults - Teens - Kids