Black History Month at Harlem's George Bruce Library

The New York Public Library, a great resource to New Yorkers, is celebrating Black History Month with events, book recommendations, and more. As part of an ongoing partnership with the George Bruce Library on 125th Street to provide regular updates from the library staff, Columbia Neighbors is sharing some of those programs.

Black History Month Events

• Between the Lines: Four Hundred Souls: Join Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain on Tuesday, February 9, as the, discuss how they brought together 90 writers to produce their dazzling new history of Black life in America.
• Make Your Own Graphic Novel: This month's Virtual Kids Crafts is focused on Black cartoonists, and kids ages 3-12 can make their own graphic novel at home.
• Celebrate Black History Month with Poetry: Teens ages 13-18 can read selected poems from African-American poets aloud on Tuesday, February 23 at 4 PM.
• Teen Book Discussion: At this discussion on February 24, talk about books that have educated or inspired you on the topic of Black history.
• Black Entrepreneurs Who Are Making History: Come to this webinar on February 25 to learn about and ask questions of Black entrepreneurs.

Library Programs

• Story Line: Call 917-ASK-NYPL (917-275-6975) to hear a children’s book performed by one of our talented librarians. A new story will be made available every week in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
• Looking for help meeting your reading goals in 2021? NYPL has a list of suggested reading resolutions.
• Get a personalized book bundle from Shelf Help. Just tell librarians about your reading interests!
• Overdue fees are suspended until June 30, 2021. 

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