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

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Events & Programs

Grab & Go: DIY Inspirational Magnets

  • Date/Time: Available beginning February 3rd
  • Audience/Location: Junior Floor, Grab & Go
Create magnets with quotes from brilliant Black thinkers throughout the ages.
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Black Superhero Showcase

  • Date/Time: February 5th, 19th, 26th @ 3:30pm
  • Audience/Location: Teens and Adults, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Come join us and watch Black Superhero movies celebrating Black History Month!
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Drum Mindfulness with Song & Beat

  • Date/Time: February 10th @ 4pm
  • Audience/Location: All ages, Farioly Program Room
Mr. Abreu demonstrates pan-African drumming styles and rhythms from different countries.
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Buttons for Black History

  • Date/Time: February 11th @ 3pm
  • Audience/Location: Ages 5 and up, Junior Floor
Create custom buttons featuring influential Black leaders, heroes, and historical figures.
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I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins

  • Date/Time: February 18th @ 2pm
  • Audience/Location: Virtual Author Talk
Hawkins discusses his family's legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in his latest memoir.
Click to learn more "I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins"

Diversity in our Strands: A Celebration of Ethnic Hair Beauty

  • Date/Time: February 19th @ 6:30pm
  • Audience/Location: All Ages, Farioly Program Room
Learn hair care techniques and current trends with business owner and stylist, Alana Kelly!
Click to learn more "Diversity in our Strands: A Celebration of Ethnic Hair Beauty"