Celebrating Black History Month

The Danbury Library celebrates Black History Month. Black History Month honors the rich range of experiences, struggles and achievements of Black Americans throughout history and into the modern day.

Book Lists

Books that explore the history and culture of Black America.

More Black History Reads

Black Author Highlights: Books for Adults

More Author Highlights for Adults

Black Author Highlights: Books for Young Adults

More Author Highlights for YA

Black Author Highlights: Books for Children

More Author Highlights for Kids

 
 

Black History Month Digital Collections

kanopy collection for black history month
hoopla selections for black history month
book titles from overdrive

 

Events & Programs

New Romantics February Book Club Event

The New Romantics: Before I Let Go

  • Date/Time: February 25th @ 6pm
  • Audience/Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Our February romance read is "Before I Let Go" by Kennedy Ryan, the first of the Skyland series.
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Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

  • Date/Time: February 12th @ 2pm
  • Audience/Location: Virtual Author Talk
The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used to sow rebellion, freedom, and ...
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DIY Black History Month Beaded Bracelets

  • Date/Time: February 25th @ 5pm
  • Audience/Location: Ages 10+, Lower Level Meeting Room
Drop in and make a beautiful bracelet, incorporating the symbolic colors of the Pan-African Flag.
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Kente Cloth Paper Weaving

  • Date/Time: February 11th @ 4:30pm
  • Audience/Location: Upper elementary students, Story Corner
Learn where Kente cloth comes from, why it’s important, and how different patterns tell stories.
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