Public libraries are a great place to start when looking for interesting cultural events, especially for Black History Month. Many branches of the Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library system are hosting events to celebrate and honor African Americans. Here are seven events around town that offer something for everyone, from children to adults and everyone in between.
Family Movies and Special Guest Discussions (Atlanta)
6:30 p.m.-7:30p.m. Mon., Feb. 1. Free. Cleveland Avenue Library. 47 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta. 404-762-4116. Event details. Join authors Jacqueline James and Velma Maia Thomas who will share their deep knowledge of civil rights history.
Little Known Black History Facts for Teens (Atlanta)
5 p.m.-6 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 11. Free. Central Library. 1 Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta. Registration required. 404-730-1796. events.accessatlanta.com/central. Dive a little deeper into the rich history of African-Americans.
The Character Chew In Observance of National African-American History Month (South Atlanta)
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 13. Free. Wolf Creek Branch Library. 3100 Enon Road, Atlanta. 404-613-4255. Event details. Inaugural annual event. Come hear young people in period dress talk about a historical figure who is meaningful to them. Contact the library soon! Only 20 participants, ages 5-12 can speak. Reservations required.
Baracks Journey! (Atlanta)
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Mon., Feb. 15. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. 409 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Atlanta. 404-730-1185. Event details. Through stories, crafts and other hands on activities, young ones ages 3-6 will learn about our first African-American president.
Little Known Black History Facts (Roswell)
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 20. Free. East Roswell Branch Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 404-613-4050. Event details. Featuring both a multi-media presentation and hands-on learning, children ages 6 and up will learn more about our African-American heritage. Reservations required.
Roswell Roots: Are You Smarter than the Griot? (Roswell)
2 p.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Feb. 20. Free. Roswell Branch Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell. 770-640-3075. events.accessatlanta.com/griot. Part of Roswell's annual Roswell Roots festival. So you think you know your Black history? Prove it at this competition. Did we mention prizes? All ages welcome, reservations required.
Black History Month Community Event (Atlanta)
1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 27. Free. Mechanicsville Branch Library. 400 Formwalt St., SW, Atlanta. 404-730-4779. events.accessatlanta.com/panel. Presented by Delta Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, a panel will discuss the current wave of student activism inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. The sorority encourages other sororities and fraternities to participate. Contact it at: blackhistory@iota1929delta.org or 404-981-2679.
What events will you be attending for Black History Month?
