
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Celebrates Black History Month
January 30, 2024
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library celebrates Black History Month throughout February with various programs, events and booklists. Below are some ways the community can learn more about the month, and participate in discussions, author meetups and storytimes.
Featured Programs & Events:
Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census
Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m.
Mountain Island Library
Celebrate Black History Month at Mountain Island Library with an exciting program presented by Danielle Pritchett, Genealogy Librarian at the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. Unlock the secrets of African American genealogy with this presentation, navigating the challenges of tracing enslaved or free ancestors. Learn more and register at https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/659f0b19efc0293a006c1556.
National African American Read-In Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m.
Sugar Creek Charter School
Join the Library on Feb. 17 from 11am-1:30pm for its annual National African American Read-In celebration at Sugar Creek Charter School! This year, our theme is "Celebrating Literacy Through the Arts." Learn more at https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6408be94bf76ba2900ce4c0d.
Meet Author: ReShonda Tate
Saturday, Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Hickory Grove Library
Hickory Grove Public Library welcomes Bestselling author ReShonda Tate. As the national bestselling author of more than fifty books, ReShonda Tate has the credentials, and the passion, to bring stories to life. Learn more and register at https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/659c329fbf3fd82800d7d0f0.
Black History Month Programs & Events: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=Black%20History%20Month&startDate=2024-02-01&endDate=2024-02-29
Black History Month Booklist: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/2270138969/2452220219