Black History Month 2023

Storyteller Diane Ferlatte

Saturday, February 18, 1pm. Children's Storytime Room, Downtown Library, 1st Floor.

An afternoon with renowned storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, and her musical sidekick, Erik, where they share stories and songs. (All ages welcome!)

Her Honor: an Afternoon with Judge (retired) LaDoris Hazzard Cordell

Saturday, February 18, 3pm. Fremont Bank Room, Downtown Library, 2nd Floor.

Films

Hidden Figures

Saturday, February 25, 11am. John C. Pappas Legacy Room, Weekes Branch Library.

Reading Challenge

Black History Month Reading Challenge

February 1 - February 28. Online.

This month, learn more about Black history, celebrate Black authors and illustrators, and explore events in your community honoring the Black experience. Log your reading and activities throughout the month to earn badges. Get started at hayward.beanstack.com or download the Beanstack app.

Black History Month Teen Scavenger Hunt

February 1 - February 28. Teen Room, Downtown Library, 2nd Floor.

Visit the Teen Room at the Downtown Library to participate in a Black History Month Scavenger Hunt, where you'll learn about Black visionaries of the past & present. Turn in your completed scavenger hunt sheet to a staff member to receive a free book by a Black author (yours to keep!). Teens ages 13 to 17 only.

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Art Exhibit

Celebrate Black History Month

January 27 - March 28. Art Gallery, Downtown Library, 2nd Floor.

Showcasing the beautiful works of Patricia Bass Bailey, Sharon Boyd, Anita Carse, Madlyn Jones, Khristel Johnson, Vanita Lee-Tatum, Norma Mason, Carolyn Pope, Vecepia Robinson, Tara Rocker, Jamae Tasker, Virginia Vitero Irwin, Dolores Vitero Presley. Enjoy this fabulous exhibition!! Curator Karla Lopez