Wake County Public Libraries is celebrating Black History Month in February, 2022, with more than 50 free programs focused on Black Brilliance.
Learn about more Black History Month events throughout the Triangle.
There are programs for all ages. Some are in person and some are virtual. There are author talks, community art projects, a family-friendly dance party, concerts and much more.
The in-person events are being held in more than 20 locations around Wake County.
We will list 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
United Strings of Color Orchestra
Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Northeast Regional Library
14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh, NC
All ages, no registration required
Enjoy a Yoruba folktale, Ijapa and Mr. Igbin, performed by United Strings of Color featuring original music by local Black composer, Elmer Gibson. Following the folktale, stay for the Instrument Zoo where participants can try a violin or viola.
Patchwork Stories
Saturday, February 19th, 2022
2 p.m.
Richard B. Harrison Community Library
1313 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC
All ages, no registration required
Courtney Napier, Raleigh journalist and founder of Black Oak Society, will share a historical journey of quilting in North Carolina’s Black community. Meet a local quilter and create your own patchwork story.
An Afternoon with Kelly Starling Lyons
Sunday, February 20th, 2022
2 p.m.
Virtual event
Former Piedmont Laureate and children’s book author Kelly Starling Lyons will discuss her works and read an excerpt from her latest book, “She Persisted: Coretta Scott King.” Register here for this virtual event.
Black Brilliance Celebration: Featuring DJ Ed Luva
Saturday, February 26th, 2022
2 p.m.
Eva Perry Regional Library
2100 Shepherds Vineyard Drive, Apex, NC
All ages, no registration required
Celebrate Black history and culture with music, crafts and books at the Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex. Meet DJ Ed Luva, create a quilt square craft and explore new reads by Black authors.
Find all of Wake County Public Libraries’ Black History Month events.
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More Black History Month Events
Check out a list of Black History Month events and sites in the Triangle, or look at a quick list here:
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Friday, February 4, 2022
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Friday, February 11, 2022
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Friday, February 18, 2022
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Friday, February 25, 2022
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Friday, March 11, 2022
Northeast Regional Library, Raleigh
14401 Green Elm Lane
Raleigh, NC 919-570-7166
Virtual
Richard B. Harrison Community Library, Raleigh
1313 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC
