Black History Month Programs
We’re celebrating the achievements of African Americans during a series of Black History Month programs at our branch libraries during February.
FOR ADULTS
Black History Documentary & Discussion | Every Monday in February
6:00-8:00 pm | Howe Branch
+ Feb. 10 | “The Brothers: The Forgotten Struggle for Civil Rights in Albany”
+ Feb. 17 | “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution”
+ Feb. 24 | “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin”
North Albany Roundtable: The Brothers & Their Local Legacy | Feb. 5 (Wed)
6:00-7:00 pm | North Albany Branch
Black History Month Movie Matinee | Every Friday in February
12:30-2:30 pm | Howe Branch
+ Feb. 7 | “BlackkKlansman”
+ Feb. 14 | “Straight Outta Compton”
+ Feb. 21 | “Malcolm X”
+ Feb. 28 | “Ali”
Documentary & Discussion: “The Brothers: The Forgotten Struggle for Civil Rights in Albany” | Feb. 11 (Tues)
6:00-8:00 pm | Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch
Black History Month Art Celebration: Getting Creative | Feb. 15 (Sat)
1:30-4:00 pm | Delaware Branch
Forever (Young) Adult Book Club: “On the Come Up” by Angie Thomas | Feb. 17 (Mon)
6:30-7:30 pm | Pine Hills Branch
Adult Nonfiction Book Discussion: “Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson | Feb. 20 (Thurs)
6:00-7:00 pm | Bach Branch
African American Genealogy: A Personal Journey | Feb. 26 (Wed)
6:00-7:30 pm | Washington Ave. Branch
FOR FAMILIES
“Martin’s Big Words” Storywalk | Feb. 1-Feb. 20
During regular hours | Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch
Young Authors Night with Henry Johnson Charter School | Feb. 25 (Tues)
6:00-7:00 pm | Washington Ave. Branch
We hope you can join us for some of these engaging and thought-provoking programs!
Stephanie Simon
Stephanie Simon is manager of APL's Communication and Creative Services Department, which provides content and information for the library's website, social media, publications, videos, podcasts, and other outlets. Stephanie also manages APL's public relations and marketing efforts.