February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. In addition to titles in our library’s print collections, WNPL cardholders can enjoy free digital streaming resources such as Kanopy, which also offers various Black History Month collections.
You’re invited to join us for the following February Black History Month events. Please check each event for more details and registration.
- Movie Night: Soul – Tuesday, February 6 at 6 p.m.
- Illinois Libraries Present: a Conversation with Jerry Craft – From Mama’s Boyz to New Kid and Beyond – Tuesday, February 6 at 7 p.m.
- STEAM Ahead: Black History Month – Thursday, February 8, 3 p.m.
- Jean-Michel Basquiat Self-Portraits – Thursday, February 8, 5 p.m.
- STEAM Ahead: Black History Month – Thursday, February 15, 3 p.m.
- Black History Month Celebration – Saturday, February 17, 11 a.m.
- Movie Night: Black Panther – Tuesday, February 20, 6 p.m.
- STEAM Ahead: Black History Month – Thursday, February 22, 3 p.m.
- Movie Afternoon: Just Mercy – Wednesday, February 28, 1 p.m.