Celebrate Black History Month at the Library
JCPL is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with special programming. Join a enlightening book discussion or learn about local African American history!
Black History Month booklists
Hooked on Books: "James: A Novel" by Percival Everett
Wed • Jan 28 • 1:30 p.m. • White River Branch
If you enjoy discussing books you've read, please join us. Copies of the book are available to checkout the month prior. A virtual option is available with the link sent upon request. For Adults.
School-Age STEAM: Paper Stop Light
Tue • Feb. 3 • 4:30 p.m. • Franklin Branch
Create a working paper circuit Stop Light and learn more about the inventor of the three-way traffic light, Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr. For Ages 6-11. Register
Johnson County Legend Ray Crowe
Thu • Feb. 5 • 6 p.m. • Trafalgar Branch
Explore the life and legacy of Johnson County native Ray Crowe who led Crispus Attucks to the first state high school basketball championship for an all-Black team. For Adults.
Homeschool Hangout: Spotlighting Black Musicians
Tue • Feb.10 • 2 p.m. • White River Branch
Get to know other homeschool students while you learn at the library. Participate in a librarian-led activity about music, science, history, and books. For School-Age.
Code a Mission to Space
Thu • Feb. 12 • 4 p.m. • Trafalgar Branch
We will read "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly and then code a path for an astronaut to get to the moon. For School-Age.
Famous Firsts: Black History Month
Wed • Feb. 18 • 4 p.m. • Clark Pleasant Branch
Learn about African-American inventors and their inventions, such as the traffic signal and super soaker. Create your own invention that could change the world. For Grades K-5. Register.
Art Explorers - Jean-Michel Basquiat
Wed • Feb. 25 • 4:30 p.m. • Franklin Branch
In honor of Black History Month we will learn about Jean-Michel Basquiat and then make a Basquiat inspired chalk drawing. For School-Age.
Cover to Cover Book Club - "James" by Percival Everett
Sat • Feb. 28 • 10 a.m. • Clark Pleasant Branch
Love to read and talk about books? This book club meets monthly on Saturday mornings. This month's title is "James" by Percival Everett. Contact the library to obtain a copy. For Adults.
