The Grand Rapids Public Library has many events at multiple branch locations to celebrate Black History Month! Including regular story-times for young children, artist talks, movies, lectures & workshops.
Check out the full schedule here!
Always Judge a Book by the Cover | Artist Talk with Octavia Ink
Sunday, February 4, 2024, 1:30pm–4:00pm - Main Library
The Black Panther and Beyond | The World of Afrofuturism with Dr. Julian Chambliss
Saturday, February 17, 2024, 12:30pm–1:30pm
Join us for a celebration of Afrofuturism! Learn from teacher and scholar Dr. Julian Chambliss about the intersection of art, technology, and activism that forms the bedrock of the Afro Fantastic.
Movies at Main | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Saturday, February 17, 2024, 2:00pm–4:45pm
Families are invited to visit the Main Library for a special showing of the film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Musically inspired, age appropriate crafts and popcorn from Mosby's Popcorn will also be available first come, first served.
Teen Printmaking Workshop with Octavia Ink
Monday, February 19, 2024, 2:00pm–4:00pm
Find out how to make reproducible art works with local artist, Octavia Ink (Pretty in Ink Press). Participants will go home with their very own work of art. Refreshments and supplies will be provided.
Canvas & Cookies with E’lla Webber
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Get in touch with your creative side at this painting workshop for adults! Led by local artist E’lla Webber, attendees will create their own art work, while enjoying Daddy’s Dough Cookies. All supplies will be provided.
Black History Month Storytimes
Monday, February 5, 2024, 10:30 am
Main Library - 111 Library Street NE
Monday, February 5, 2024, 6:30 pm
West Leonard Branch - 1017 Leonard NW
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 10:30 am
West Side Branch - 713 Bridge St NW
Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 10:30 am
Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 10:30 am
Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 6:30 pm
Madison Square Branch - 1201 Madison Ave SE