Black History Month 2025

ABC: Awesome Black Creativity will be on display at the Gail Borden Library! This A-Z series celebrates contemporary and historical Black creatives through a classic childhood medium – LEGO® Bricks. Click here to see more!


Events

Significant Black Women of the Reconstruction Era and Beyond

With Dr. Felicia LaBoy

Main Library Meadows Community Room

Tuesday, 2/4 | 7 - 8 pm

Pastor, scholar, and author Dr. Felicia LaBoy relates the remarkable history of Black women from Reconstruction till today changed their circumstances and communities through social activism.

Please Register.

Rhythm of Connection: Exploring Music's Impact on Our Lives

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms

Sunday, 2/9 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Discover the powerful connection between rhythm, music, and human experience in this interactive program.

Please Register.

A Tribute to Dr. Risé D. Jones

Main Library Meadows Community Room

Sunday, 2/16 | 1:30 - 3 pm

Please join us as we honor Dr. Rise Jones, Executive Director of Hamilton Wings, a remarkable woman who left a lasting positive impact on this community. There will be music and more.

Please Register.

I Am Nobody's Slave: An Author Talk

with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins

Virtual via Zoom

Tuesday, 2/18 | 1 - 2 pm

Award-Winning Journalist and Creator and Host of the podcast “What Happened in Alabama?” 

Please register.


Book Lists

Power in Pages - Black History, Black Voices