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Movie: 'The Great Debaters'

Thursday, February 13, 2025 12:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

In Person

Black Cinema Week Black History Month is a time to celebrate the fullness of African American history and culture. Please join us as expl...

Movie: 'Princess and the Frog'

Friday, February 14, 2025 12:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

In Person

Black Cinema Week Black History Month is a time to celebrate the fullness of African American history and culture. Please join us as expl...

Movie: 'Hidden Figures'

Saturday, February 15, 2025 12:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

In Person

Black Cinema Week Black History Month is a time to celebrate the fullness of African American history and culture. Please join us as expl...

Black Inventors: George Speck

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:30pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

We will highlight the life of George Speck, as he was known to be the original inventor of the potato chip. We will also make homemade chips!...

The Legacy of Innovation: Five African American Women in STEM

Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

In celebration of Black History Month, the Southeast Branch proudly invites you to an inspiring presentation by Sandra Lamb, Executive Director of...

Mapping Inequality

Sunday, February 23, 2025 2:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Historian Donna Rae Pearson examines the lingering impacts of redlining and urban renewal and how each promoted residential segregation in communities...

photo of man holding super soaker water gun

Black Inventors: Lonnie Johnson

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4:30pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

Highlighting the achievements of Lonnie Johnson. An inventor and engineer best know for his development of the Super Soaker water gun. We w...

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Movie: 'The Great Debaters'

Movie: 'Princess and the Frog'

Movie: 'Hidden Figures'

Black Inventors: George Speck

The Legacy of Innovation: Five African American Women in STEM

Mapping Inequality

Black Inventors: Lonnie Johnson