Throughout the month of February, 2025, Durham County Library is presenting many events for all ages to celebrate and learn about Black History.
Find all of Durham County Library’s Black History Month events here, or read on for a few of the highlights. Make sure to follow the links to register, when required. All the events are free.
Learn about more Black History Month events throughout the Triangle.
Teens & Tweens: Celebrate Black History Month in the Teen Room
Monday, February 3, 2025
All day
East Regional Library
211 Lick Creek Lane, Durham, NC
Ages 9-18
Visit the Teen Room at East Regional Library and complete quizzes and challenges about Black History. Prizes given to correctly completed quizzes and challenges.
Black History Month: Inspirational Portraits
Thursday, February 6, 2025
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Main Library
300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC
Children up to age 12
Come join us as we read “Parker Looks Up” and make our own inspirational portraits out of various craft supplies.
Read and Craft: Black History Month Edition
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
East Regional Library
211 Lick Creek Lane, Durham, NC
Toddler through Elementary School
Anytime between 3:30-6:30, bring the family and drop into the Program Room to read one the three books that we are highlighting this year and make a craft to go along with each one!
Alma Thomas Art Workshop
Monday, February 17, 2025
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Main Library
300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC
Tweens through High school
Celebrate Black History Month by discovering the vibrant world of Alma Thomas, a trailblazing artist known for her colorful abstract paintings. In this workshop, teens will learn about her inspiring life and artistic style, then create their own masterpieces inspired by her iconic mosaic-like patterns and bold use of color. No prior art experience is needed… just bring your creativity!
Voices of the Past, Colors of the Future
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
4 to 5 p.m.
Bragtown Branch Library
3200 Dearborn Drive, Durham, NC
High school aged and adults
Celebrate Black History Month through art and inspiration! Using vibrant paint sticks and tiny canvases, you can contribute your own creative expressions to honor the legacy and future of Black culture. Come reflect, create, and be inspired by the strength and resilience that continues to impact our world.
Blast Off with Dr. Mae Jemison
Saturday, February 22, 2025
10 to 11 a.m.
North Regional Library
221 Milton Road, Durham, NC
Preschool through elementary school age
Celebrate Black History Month with a STEM activity inspired by Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space. We’ll start with a storytime to learn more about her inspiring journey and contributions to science. Then, launch into fun by creating and testing our own straw rocket launchers! All materials will be provided for an out-of-this-world experience. Best for kids ages 4+.
Her Roots, Our Future: A Black Soil Event
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1 to 3 p.m.
Stanford L. Warren Branch Library
1201 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC
Middle school through adult
During Black History Month, Durham County Libraries will be highlighting the achievments of Black Professionals in their respective fields. For this event, they have partnered with the locally-operated Environmental Justice organization, Black Soil. Its founder Ariel Mial, will conduct a panel discussion that will further showcase the stories and work of 3 amazing guest speakers. They will recount the experiences that emboldened them to step into the field of Environmental Science, as well as the challenges they have encountered on their career paths. This is done in the hopes of educating the general public on the work and achievements of black women in Environmental Science who serve as one of the most underrepresented demographics of STEM professionals.
Film: Negro Durham Marches On – An Examination of the Past and Future of Hayti in Durham
Saturday, February 22, 2025
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Main Library
300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC
High school and adult
Join Durham County Library’s North Carolina Collection for a special screening of the historic 1948 film Negro Durham Marches On by Don Parisher. The film was commissioned by the Durham Business and Professional Chain, and it depicts many of the thriving businesses, organizations, and residential homes in Durham’s Hayti community before they were lost to the construction of the Durham Freeway in the 1970s. In 2021, the library received funding from the National Film Preservation Foundation to restore and preserve the film for the future. In honor of Black History Month, we want to highlight the importance of this film with the local community.
A Celebration of Black History Month for Kids
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
4 to 4:45 p.m.
Main Library
300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC
Preschool through tweens
Come join us to celebrate Black History Month with games, stories and fun crafts.
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More Black History Month Events
Check out a list of Black History Month events and sites in the Triangle, or see a few of them here. More are being added all the time.
