Black History Month
Join our genealogy librarians for an introduction to family history, focusing on tips for finding Black ancestors. Ages: Adults.
Dive into the world of hair care! Discover the secrets of hair nutrition and growth, take care of your scalp and learn awesome cleansing and nourishing techniques for your crown. Ages 7-17.
Saturday, Feb. 8 | 3 p.m.
Learn how to embrace your natural beauty through a live and interactive hair demonstration. Ages 7-17.
Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 5 p.m.
Dance to some beats and learn to perfect your moves in this hip-hop class. Ages 7-17
Saturday, Feb. 22 | 10 a.m.
Celebrate African history, unity and culture. Participate in song, dance and drumming from West Africa. Express yourself, share and have fun making music. Ages 7-11.
Monday, Feb. 17 | 1:30 p.m.
Dive into the world of hair care! Discover the secrets of hair nutrition and growth, take care of your scalp and learn awesome cleansing and nourishing techniques for your crown. Ages 7-17.
Saturday, Feb. 8 | 2 p.m.
Celebrate African history, unity and culture. Participate in song, dance and drumming from West Africa. Express yourself, share and have fun making music. Ages 7-11.
Monday, Feb. 3 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Did you know that Columbus played an important role in the Underground Railroad? Learn about central Ohioans’ roles and how to find homes that may have been stops. Ages: Adults.
Thursday, Feb. 27 | 4 p.m.
Dance to some beats and learn to perfect your moves in this hip-hop class. Ages 7-17.
Thursday, Feb. 6 | 5 p.m.
Dance to some beats and learn to perfect your moves in this hip-hop class. Ages 7-17.
Thursday, Feb. 13 | 5 p.m.
Dance to some beats and learn to perfect your moves in this hip-hop class. Ages 7-17.
Sunday, Feb. 23 | 2 p.m.
Youth string ensembles perform inspiring and upbeat music from popular African-American composers and arrangers. All ages.
Monday, Feb. 24 | 3 p.m.
Learn how to embrace your natural beauty through a live and interactive hair demonstration. Ages 7-17.
Monday, Feb. 10 | 3:30-5 p.m.
Did you know that Columbus played an important role in the Underground Railroad? Learn about central Ohioans’ roles and how to find homes that may have been stops. Ages: Adults.
Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 5 p.m.
Learn about some of the greatest moments, mind-blowing games and legendary victories by Black and brown chess players throughout history! All ages.
Thursday, January 18 | 3-6 p.m.
Celebrate Dr. King’s birthday with activities, refreshments and special guests, including performances by BHB, Urban Strings Columbus Youth Orchestra and the East High School band, plus watch an artist’s live art drawing of Dr. King. All ages.
Thursday, Feb. 6 | 3-4:30 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of self-care and education on natural hair care. Limited free haircuts will be available – first come, first served. Ages 7-17.
Thursday, Feb. 20 | 3-5 p.m.
Learn about central Ohio building trades, the Eastland Fairfield Technical Career Center, Moody Nolan architecture and more! Ages 12 & up.
The Martin Luther King Branch is offering many programs throughout January and February. Stop in to learn more.
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 4 p.m.
Learn about some of the greatest moments, mind-blowing games and legendary victories by Black and brown chess players throughout history! All ages.
Monday, Feb. 10 | 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate the history and traditions of Africans and African Americans with books, songs and musical instruments.
Ages 2-10.
Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 4:30 p.m.
Dive into the world of hair care! Discover the secrets of hair nutrition and growth, take care of your scalp and learn awesome cleansing and nourishing techniques for your crown. Ages 7-17.
Friday, Feb. 7 | 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate African history, unity and culture. Participate in song, dance and drumming from West Africa. Express yourself, share and have fun making music. Ages 7-11.
Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 4:30 p.m.
Dance to some beats and learn to perfect your moves in this hip-hop class. Ages 7-17.
Saturday, Feb. 1 | 11 a.m.
Dr. King’s quote becomes the focal point for retelling ancient, thought-provoking tales of clever heroes in challenging circumstances. All ages.
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 5 p.m.
Join us for a transformative experience that combines the power of freestyle rap with self-expression. Ages 12-17.
Thursday, Feb. 6 | 5 p.m.
Celebrate the history and traditions of Africans and African Americans with books, songs and musical instruments.
Ages 2-10.
Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 5 p.m.
Explore some of the colorful rituals and celebrations of African culture. See masks, jewelry and musical items that came from the mother country, along with dances and songs. Ages 7-17.
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 5 p.m.
Dive into the world of hair care! Discover the secrets of hair nutrition and growth, take care of your scalp and learn awesome cleansing and nourishing techniques for your crown. Ages 7-17.
Saturday, Feb. 1 | 2 p.m.
The youth string ensembles perform inspiring music from popular African American composers and arrangers. All ages.
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 5 p.m.
Dr. King’s quote becomes the focal point for retelling ancient, thought-provoking tales of clever heroes in challenging circumstances. All ages.
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 5 p.m.
Discover the history of breakdancing and learn about a career as a DJ. Ages 7-17.
Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 12–12:15 p.m.
Virtual on Crowdcast
Join our Black Heritage Special Collections Librarian Nicole Sutton for this month’s afternoon talk about Black history in Columbus. We will have a conversation with special guest Denise Ransom using photographs and materials from the library’s digital collection, My History, to give context to the past. All ages.
Thursday, Feb. 8 | 7 p.m.
Virtual on Crowdcast
Leaders of central Ohio STEM organizations discuss their efforts to get young people of color interested in and exposed to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers and fields. All ages.
Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 12 p.m.
African American Special Collections Librarian Nicole Sutton will connect with a local historian or community member about photographs and materials from the library’s digital collection, My History, to give context to the past. Adults.
Download our Black History Month program flier.
Black History Month
Discovery Quest
Stop in throughout February and uncover the past while exploring the library. Discover people and events that shaped history. Ages 7 & up.
Offered at most locations. Ask staff for details.
