Here are some graphic novels to check out during Black History Month! While you may be familiar with our fiction comics, did you know the library also has plenty of non-fiction ones? These comics have the dynamic visuals and storytelling that you… Continue Reading Non-Fiction Comics for Black History Month
February is Black History Month! Black history is American history - the inventions, innovations, and contributions of Black people and Black culture are important to the foundation of our nation and what it offers to its people. This Black History Month, let’s acknowledge… Continue Reading Black History A-G!
Welcome to February! February is Black History Month. The idea of Black History Month came about in 1926 when Carter G. Woodson made it a point to designate a specific time for people to learn more about Black history and celebrate that… Continue Reading Black History Month: How Black History and Art Can Inspire the Future
Hello everyone! My name is Ms. Kate and welcome to my series “Documentaries for Teens,” where I review documentaries for, well, teens! In honor of Black History Month in February, I watched the documentary “White Scripts and Black Superman,” which focuses on… Continue Reading Documentaries for Teens: White Scripts and Black Superman
This year, celebrate Black History Month by reading books by Black authors, featuring Black characters, or about the historical Black experience. *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists.… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: 28 Books for 28 Days
Food is one of the most vital and beautiful things in life. Food is nourishment. Food is art. Food is generational, social, and cultural connection. This month in conjunction with our Black History Month celebrations, we invite you to check out cookbooks… Continue Reading Baking, Cooking, and Black History Month
Garrett Morgan was an African American inventor known for inventing the three way traffic signal. He was born on March 4, 1877 in Paris, Kentucky. He always enjoyed experimenting with new ideas. One day while driving through Cleveland, he saw a car collide… Continue Reading Garrett Morgan and the Three Way Traffic Signal STEAM Activity: Three Way Traffic Light Made out of Puffy Paint
*CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so write to us and tell us what you’d recommend!* Below, CCPL presents a list… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: Celebrate Black History Month with Kanopy
Join us on Wednesday, February 10th at 2 p.m. for a fun-filled session of Art Exploration, where we will learn even more about the art of the Harlem Renaissance and make our own artwork! Register Here! The Harlem Renaissance was a time… Continue Reading Art Exploration: The Harlem Renaissance
We’ve compiled a list of all of the programs CCPL is hosting this February to celebrate Black History Month, as well as provided you with reading lists and other resources to learn more about black history and culture in order to reflect on… Continue Reading Black History Month @ CCPL
