BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Library is commemorating Black History Month with  events and activities recognizing and exploring the achievements of Black Americans and their contributions to the creation and growth of the United States of America.

This year's Black History Month events at Broward County Library invite participants to listen, learn and share their thoughts about African American culture and experiences. Events include  storytimes, lectures, films, book discussions and performances. All events are free and open to the public. 

"Black History Month is a time to reflect on the rich contributions of African Americans to our society," says Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs. "We encourage everyone to explore our collections and participate in our programs to deepen their knowledge of Black history and its enduring impact."

In addition to the schedule of Black History Month programs, Broward County Library is highlighting its online collections and resources such as the Special Collections of Broward County's African American Research Library and Cultural Center, which contains over one million items including rare books, artwork, artifacts, reference materials, photographs, oral histories and ephemera.

Featured collections include the Black Broward Oral History Project, the Love-Thornell Collection of Black American Photographs and Virtual AARLCC, which offers views of 3D models of African masks, carvings, figurines and other unique artifacts.  

Please visit our Black History Month event calendar for a full list of programs and activities for children, teens and adults.

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Broward County Libraries Division, named 2015 and 2020 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is one of the largest and busiest library systems in Florida. Broward County Libraries Division's 37 locations provide convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our website, Broward.org/Library, or follow Libraries on Facebook and X.