February is African American History Month
African American History Month
African American Inventors
All Branches
Drop by a library branch to explore a rotating series of self-guided activities looking at contributions of African American inventors.
Researching African Americans in Stafford, Virginia
Howell & Salem Church Branches
Professional genealogist Char McCargo Bah demonstrates the use of historic documents in researching a local African American family.
African American History Month Celebration
Feb 20th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Montross Branch
This annual celebration features the Westmoreland Storytellers with Daisy Howard-Douglas.
Book Corner: Celebrate Black History with Picture Books
Black History Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate black history and culture with some of these recently released books.
reading and more
Reading & More
African American Reading & More
Remembering Toni Morrison
Celebrate the life of Nobel & Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison by enjoying one of her books.
African American Cinema on Kanopy
Stream videos right now - from the Civil Rights Movement documentaries to stories of African American cinematic pioneers.
African American eBooks on OverDrive
Check out an eBook or eAudio featuring African Americans' rich heritage.
African American History Booklists
Books for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with Books
Librarian Tracy McPeck recommends her favorite books that embrace the joys, passion, and culture of African American heritage.
Books to Inspire
Book Corner: Inspiring Picture Books
February is a great time to highlight stories by and about African Americans with children's picture books.
