To celebrate, the Library has a special collection of programming to highlight these contributions and support the Black community. Take a look at just some of what’s going on in the coming weeks:
- Seek and Find: Black History Scavenger Hunt: Beginning February 1. Learn more.
- Make Your Own Basquiat-Inspired Crown: Craft kits available beginning February 1. Learn more.
- Make your Own Cartoon Glass Painting: Craft kits available beginning February 1. Learn more.
- Inspirational Painting Teen Craft Kit: Craft kits available beginning February 1. Learn more.
- A Conversation with Dr. Ava Thompson Greenwell, Director of Mandela in Chicago: Thursday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Learn more and register.
- The Flavor of Defeat: How Big Tobacco Is Still Winning and What We Can Do About It: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Register.
- Antiracist Birthwork and Antiracist Outcomes: Thursday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m. Register.
- Ladies Leading: The Black Women Who Control Television News: Thursday, February 24, 7 pm. Learn more and register.
- Black History Family Game Night: Friday, February 25, 6:30 pm. Register.
Find even more programming on our events page.