Black History Month 2023

Hayward Public Library will be celebrating Black History Month throughout the month of February, and invites the Hayward community to join in as it recognizes and honors Black voices and experiences.

Hayward Public Library celebrates Black History Month

Live Programs

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.

In 1982, Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell (retired) became the first African American woman judge in northern California. Join us

in conversation to talk about her recent memoir, Her Honor: My Life on the Bench. (Teens & Adults)

Films

Soul

Saturday, February 4, 12pm. Children's Storytime Room, Downtown Library, 1st Floor.

Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for a free screening of the Oscar-winning animated Disney/Pixar movie, Soul. (Kids & Families)

Summer of Soul

Saturday, February 4, 2pm. Meeting Room C, Downtown Library, 2nd Floor.

Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for a free screening of the movie Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) by Questlove. (Teens & Adults)

Hidden Figures

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

Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for a free screening of the movie Hidden Figures. (All ages)

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.

For Teens

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.

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