Wake County Public Libraries is celebrating Black History Month in February, 2024, with dozens of free programs focused on Black Brilliance.
Learn about more Black History Month events throughout the Triangle.
There are programs for all ages. Included are lectures, hands-on art and much more.
The in-person events are being held in many locations around Wake County. Some events require registration and some don’t, so make sure to click the links for full dtetails.
We are listing a few of them here, but make sure to check out the full month of programs with Wake County Public Libraries.
A few of the events from Wake County Public Libraries
Capital City Steppers
Saturday, February 3, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Avenue, Garner, NC
Free
Chicago-Style Stepping is an urban, partner dance that can be graceful, funky, intimate, contagious, soulful, competitive, and smooth all at the same time. Come see this dance in true fashion taught by Capital City Steppers and get a glimpse into the history of this captivating dance that originated in Chicago. No registration is required.
CRAFT IT: Woven Painting
Saturday, February 3, 2024
2 to 4 p.m.
Southgate Community Library
1601-14 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC
Free
Meet the Artist: Quilting
Saturday, February 10, 2024
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
North Regional Library
7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC
Free
Local quilters, Sharon Barrow and Cynthia Jordan will have their work on display and answer questions about the art of quilting.
Meet the Artist: Shawn Etheridge
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Oberlin Regional Library
1930 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Free
Shawn Etheridge is a visual artist based in Raleigh, NC. His artwork has been displayed in numerous establishments including The Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC. While having experience with many mediums, Shawn’s current focuses are oil pastel and opaque paint markers. Drop in to see him at work and to enjoy his art!
Storytelling and Drumming with Shenette Swann
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Southgate Community Library
1601-14 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC
Free
Singer and drum circle facilitator, Shenette Swann brings family and community together through storytelling and drumming. With a message of inclusion, Swann performs freedom songs as the audience interactively joins with drumming and movement!
Find all of Wake County Public Libraries’ Black History Month events.
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More Black History Month Events
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North Regional Library, Raleigh
7009 Harps Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 919-870-4000
Oberlin Regional Library, Raleigh (formerly named Village Regional Library)
1930 Clark Avenue
Raleigh, NC
