Learn with Us
Celebrating Black Artists
All Month
For teens at the Carnegie Library and children in the Main Library.
Available all day, everyday during the month of February to learn about influential Black artists and create your own masterpieces inspired by their art.
Book Discussion: The Nickel Boys
For Adults Wednesday, February 26 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Read The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead and join us for a discussion.
For Adults Wednesday, February 26 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Read The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead and join us for a discussion.
Illustrate like Oge Mora
For grades 2-6
Monday, February 24 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Learn about Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Winner, Oge Mora’s playful picture book illustrations, then create your own version of her art.
For grades 2-6
Monday, February 24 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Learn about Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Winner, Oge Mora’s playful picture book illustrations, then create your own version of her art.
Watch A Movie Wednesday at Main
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
For Adults
Wednesday, February 12 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Explores the life and music of Max Roach, the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist–from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
For Adults
Wednesday, February 12 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Explores the life and music of Max Roach, the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist–from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
Mostly Motown Concert
All Ages
Sunday, February 23 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Songs from the 60s and 70s — MOSTLY MOTOWN is a review of classic rhythm & blues and soul celebrating a time when this primarily African-American genre crossed over to mainstream audiences. Featured songs were made famous by female artists Mary Wells, Martha & The Vandellas, The Supremes, and Dionne Warwick as well as male artists Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and others.
All Ages
Sunday, February 23 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Songs from the 60s and 70s — MOSTLY MOTOWN is a review of classic rhythm & blues and soul celebrating a time when this primarily African-American genre crossed over to mainstream audiences. Featured songs were made famous by female artists Mary Wells, Martha & The Vandellas, The Supremes, and Dionne Warwick as well as male artists Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and others.
Black History Month Family Movie: The Watsons to Birmingham
For All Ages
Sunday, February 23 2025, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Drop-in and enjoy some popcorn while watching this film about the civil rights movement.
For All Ages
Sunday, February 23 2025, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Drop-in and enjoy some popcorn while watching this film about the civil rights movement.
Cooking Demo with Chef Cheryl
For Adults
Wednesday, February 19: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Chef Cheryl (Chara’s Kitchen) will present a cooking demo in celebration of Black History Month. PML cardholders register beginning February 5. Out of district residents register beginning February 12, if space allows.
For Adults
Wednesday, February 19: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Chef Cheryl (Chara’s Kitchen) will present a cooking demo in celebration of Black History Month. PML cardholders register beginning February 5. Out of district residents register beginning February 12, if space allows.
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