Black History Month Events

Celebrate Black History Month at the Library with events for all ages!

Black History Month Drop-In

February 2 - 11 at the Main Branch

A member of our Local History Committee will be staffing a display featuring Black history-focused materials, videos, and photographs. Check out the display or come by for an in-person orientation to Library materials on Black history.

• Monday, February 2 at 12 p.m. at the Main Branch
• Thursday, February 5 at 2 p.m. at the Main Branch
• Friday, February 6 at 2 p.m. at the Main Branch
• Wednesday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at the Main Branch

Black History Month Film Screening: Selma

Tuesday, February 3 at 2 p.m. at the Main Branch

The award-winning film follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.

This is a drop-in program.

Storytime at St. Paul with Chantal Gray

Wednesday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul Branch

Chantal Gray, local author of "What's in Your Hair?", will be joining Storytime at St. Paul in celebration of Black History Month! This storytime will feature a special reading of Chantal's book.

This is a drop-in program for children ages 0 - 6.

Author Talk with Antonio Michael Downing

Thursday, February 12 at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch

Join us for an evening with award-winning author and musician Antonio Michael Downing (Saga Boy), as he shares insights from his life and his new book, Black Cherokee.

Downing’s work explores Black identity, belonging, and the transformative power of art. Register for this program through our Event Calendar.

Black History Month Film Screening: Hidden Figures

Tuesday, February 17 at 2 p.m. at the Main Branch

Hidden Figures tells the untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the most significant operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

This is a drop-in program.

Tween Tuesdays with Chantal Gray

Tuesday, February 17 at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch

Chantal Gray, local children's author of "What's in Your Hair," will be joining Tween Tuesday in celebration of Black History Month! Chantal will help kids craft a family tree that celebrates their unique culture.

This is a drop-in program for children ages 9 - 12.

Black History Month: A Community Celebration of Black Wellness and Culture

Thursday, February 19 at 5 p.m. at Main

Join us for an evening of art, lived experience, and community connection as we honour and celebrate Black joy and excellence.

Featuring an art showcase, keynote speaker, creative activities, and light snacks and refreshments. The keynote speaker is Dr. Kathy Hogarth, Associate Vice President, Global Strategy, Wilfrid Laurier University.

5 - 5:30 p.m. - Open House

5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Keynote address

6:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m. Break for refreshments and connection

In collaboration with Brant Community Healthcare System, Brantford Brant Norfolk Ontario Health Team, Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services, Canadian Mental Health Association, City of Brantford, and Brantford Public Library.

Please register via Eventbrite.