Join us for a lively book discussion on Not the Plan: A novel by Gia de Cadenet This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

Children will learn about the quilters and quilts of Gee’s Bend, Alabama and create a quilt collage out of paper in their style. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

This Teen Time program will help teens learn about Jackie Ormes, the first Black woman cartoonist to be nationally syndicated in the U.S. while crafting their own comic. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.  

Children will learn about the quilters and quilts of Gee’s Bend, Alabama and create a quilt collage out of paper in their style.  For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

This Teen Time program will help teens learn about the influential Black artist Jean Michel Basquiat and his important legacy of social commentary through artistic expression. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.   

This Teen Time program will help teens think about new ways of expressing themselves by using a distinctive style of visual art.  We will also learn about Afro-Caribbean graffiti writer Phase 2, who pioneered and popularized the bubble-style lettering technique.  For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.   

This Teen Time program will help teens learn about the influential Black artist Jean Michel Basquiat and his important legacy of social commentary through artistic expression. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.   

This facilitated group learning program will help kids understand the importance of making art by hand in the style of El Anatsui.  For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

Kids will learn about Pittsburgh native and fashion icon Billy Porter. They will design a miniature version of a red carpet look for a paper doll, representing their own interests in a creative way.  For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

This Teen Time program will help teens think about new ways of expressing themselves by using a distinctive style of visual art.  We will also learn about Afro-Caribbean graffiti writer Phase 2, who pioneered and popularized the bubble-style lettering technique.  For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming. 

This facilitated group learning program will help kids understand the importance of making art by hand in the style of El Anatsui. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

Paint a special “day in the life” bookmark inspired by amazing folk artist Clementine Hunter and her painting style. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

Join us for a lively book discussion on All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

Paint a special “day in the life” bookmark inspired by amazing folk artist Clementine Hunter and her painting style. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

This Teen Time program will help teens learn about the influential Black artist Jean Michel Basquiat and his important legacy of social commentary through artistic expression. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.   

Kids will learn about Pittsburgh native and fashion icon Billy Porter. They will design a miniature version of a red carpet look for a paper doll, representing their own interests in a creative way. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

This program will focus on three history makers: Bessie Coleman, David E. Harris and Guion Bluford. All are African Americans who played a significant role in aviation and aerospace history.  For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

Join us for a lively book discussion of Africaville by Jeffrey Colvin, available in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla.. Registration is required and this program will be offered virtually. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

Children will learn about the quilters and quilts of Gee’s Bend, Alabama and create a quilt collage out of paper in their style.  For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.

Alma Thomas is a changemaker and artist whose creations make a difference. In this activity, we will create artwork inspired by space and nature.  For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.