February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an opportunity to educate ourselves and to celebrate the historical contributions of black people in the United States.

The Library has many books, articles, and videos written by and about African Americans. View a small sample of books about black history in our Library display in the Reference Area near the main entrance.

Have a specific topic or author you want to know more about? Just stop by the Reference Desk and the reference librarian can help. Or chat with the reference librarian 24/7.

Also, the Library of Congress has partnered with the National Museum of African American History and Culture to update the U.S. government site. Newly found information, including family histories and audio of the voices of slavery have been added to the online features of the official Black History Month site.