Black History Month
Learn about central Ohioans and homes involved in the flight to freedom. Ages: Adults.
Celebrate African history, unity and culture with song, dance, and drumming from West Africa. Ages 7-11.
Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 4:30 p.m.
Meet amazing Black artists, thinkers, and inventors who changed the world. All ages.
Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 5 p.m.
Dance to some beats and learn to perfect your moves in this hip-hop class. Ages 7-17.
Thursday, Feb. 5 | 6:30-8 p.m.
Learn about the Negro Motorist Green Book (1936-1966), which helped traveling Black Americans navigate discrimination. Ages: Adults.
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 2-4 p.m.
Drop in for a fun Black History Month crafting experience with our friends from the Ohio Craft Museum! Ages 7-17.
Saturday, Feb. 28 | 11 a.m.
Immerse your senses in the OG Players’ unique sound! All ages.
Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to embrace your natural beauty through a live and interactive hair demonstration. Ages 7-17.
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 1:30 p.m.
Hilltop historian Jennie Keplar will share the incredible story of these Hilltop residents. Ages: Adults.
Saturday, Feb. 21 | 2 p.m.
Local violinist Kevin Hagans will perform selections of jazz, hip-hop, bluegrass, rock and R&B. All ages.
Saturday, Feb. 7 | 1-3 p.m.
Drop in for a fun Black History Month crafting experience with our friends from the Ohio Craft Museum! Ages 7-17.
Sunday, Feb. 8 | 1:30 p.m.
Hilltop historian Jennie Keplar will share the incredible story of these Hilltop residents. Ages: Adults.
Thursday, Feb. 26 | 4 p.m.
Dance to some beats and learn to perfect your moves in this hip-hop class. Ages 7-17.
Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 5 p.m.
Dance to some beats and learn to perfect your moves in this hip-hop class. Ages 7-17.
Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 3:30-5 p.m.
Learn about central Ohioans and homes involved in the flight to freedom. Ages: Adults.
Thursday, Feb. 26 | 5 p.m.
Explore some of the colorful rituals and celebrations of African culture. Ages 7-17.
Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 3:30 p.m.
Dive into the world of hair care and learn awesome cleansing and nourishing techniques for your crown. Ages 7-17.
Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 4 p.m.
Let’s make our own masterpieces that honor our roots and loved ones, just like local folk artist Aminah Robinson. Ages 5-11.
Saturday, Feb. 28 | 1 p.m.
Author Candacy Taylor will discuss her book, The Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. Click here to RSVP. Ages: Adults.
Saturday, Feb. 28 | 2 p.m.
The youth string ensembles perform inspiring music from popular African American composers and arrangers.
All ages.
Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 5 p.m.
Celebrate African history, unity and culture with song, dance, and drumming from West Africa. Ages 7-11.
Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Learn about the Negro Motorist Green Book (1936-1966), which helped traveling Black Americans navigate discrimination. Ages: Adults.
Thursday, Feb. 5 | 6 p.m.
Celebrate African and African American culture with books, songs and instruments. Ages 2-10.
Thursday, Feb. 12 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Learn about the Negro Motorist Green Book (1936-1966), which helped traveling Black Americans navigate discrimination. Ages: Adults.
Thursday, Feb. 19 | 4 p.m.
Discover the history of breakdancing and learn about a career as a DJ. Ages 7-17.
Thursday, Feb. 26 | 4 p.m.
Join author Aleesha Nash for a special Storytime featuring her new children’s book celebrating the Mount Vernon neighborhood. All ages.
Thursday, Feb. 19 | 6:30-8 p.m.
Learn about central Ohioans and homes involved in the flight to freedom. Ages: Adults.
Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 4 p.m.
Celebrate African history, unity and culture with song, dance, and drumming from West Africa. Ages 7-11.
Monday, Feb. 2 | 4 p.m.
Immerse your senses in the OG Players’ unique sound! All ages.
Friday, Feb. 20 | 4 p.m.
We’ll learn about hair and practice hairstyling! Ages 12-17.
Saturday, Feb. 28 | 12 p.m.
Local violinist Kevin Hagans will perform selections of jazz, hip-hop, bluegrass, rock and R&B. All ages.
Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 4 p.m.
Dance to some beats and learn to perfect your moves in this hip-hop class. Ages 7-17.
Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 6:30-8 p.m.
Learn about central Ohioans and homes involved in the flight to freedom. Ages: Adults.
Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 5 p.m.
Celebrate African and African American culture with books, songs and instruments. Ages 2-10.
Thursday, Feb. 5 | 4:30 p.m.
Dive into the world of hair care and learn awesome cleansing and nourishing techniques for your crown. Ages 7-17.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Join our genealogy librarians for an introduction to family history, focusing on tips for finding Black ancestors. Ages: Adults.
Monday, Feb. 23 | 5 p.m.
Celebrate African and African American culture with books, songs and instruments. Ages 2-10.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 5 p.m.
Explore some of the colorful rituals and celebrations of African culture. Ages 7-17.
Saturday, Feb. 7 | 3 p.m.
Local violinist Kevin Hagans will perform selections of jazz, hip-hop, bluegrass, rock and R&B. All ages.
Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 6:30-8 p.m.
We’ll explore the newspaper that served central Ohio’s Black communities from 1962 to 1995. Ages: Adults.
Thursday, Feb. 5 | 4 p.m.
Dance to some beats and learn to perfect your moves in this hip-hop class. Ages 7-17.
Thursday, Feb. 5 | 5 p.m.
Our friends from the Ohio Craft Museum will stop by for a fun crafting experience celebrating Black History Month! Ages 7-17.
Friday, Feb. 6 | 4-5:30 p.m.
Learn about central Ohioans and homes involved in the flight to freedom. Ages: Adults.
Monday, Feb. 2 | 12-12:30 p.m.
We’ll have a conversation with Sen. Hearcel F. Craig. Join us here. Ages: Adults.
Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 12-1 p.m.
Learn about the Negro Motorist Green Book (1936-1966), which helped traveling Black Americans navigate discrimination. Ages: Adults.
Explore Ohio’s – and central Ohio’s – role in the Underground Railroad.
Shepard Branch | Jan. 30-Feb. 4
Barnett Branch | Feb. 5-11
Hilltop Branch | Feb. 12-18
Canal Winchester Branch | Feb. 19-28
Acclaimed photographer Kojo Kamau chronicled Columbus’ Black community for over 50 years.
Gahanna Branch | Jan. 30-Feb. 4
Northern Lights Branch | Feb. 5-11
Karl Road Branch | Feb. 12-18
Hilliard Branch | Feb. 19-28
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.
