Celebrate Black History Month in February

Published on January 29, 2026

Celebrate the Black creators and inventions that shaped the last 250 years of America. Enjoy a variety of programming for all ages and stop by the Library | Parks and Recreation Center to see the display by the Discovery Center on the 2nd floor.

Library Programming

America's Soundtrack Film Series --Thursdays in February at 5:00 PM

Weekly movie screenings that celebrate genres invented & impacted by Black Americans.

Revolutionary Screen Printing -- Monday, February 2 @ 3:00 PM

Make buttons and screen print iconography from the 1960s-1970s. Learn how the Black Panther Movement was powered by DIY principles.

The Kalimba King -- Monday, February 9 @ 4:00 PM

Learn about the kalimba, also known as the African thumb piano with a musical performance from the Kalimba King.

Lewis Latimer: Snap Circuits --Tuesday, February 17 @ 3:00 PM

Have fun with Snap Circuits, inspired by Lewis Latimer, the inventor of carbon filaments.

Black History Paint & Sip -- Friday, February 20 @ 1:00 PM

Decorate wooden models of famous Black figures and inventions while enjoying a sip of Sorrel, a sweet hibiscus tea with roots in West Africa.

Lonnie Johnson: Super Soaker --Tuesday, February 24 @ 4:00 PM

Create your own version of the iconic toy.

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