Wake County Public Libraries is celebrating Black History Month in February, 2022, 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, concerts, hands-on art and much more.
The in-person events are being held in more than 20 locations around Wake County. Some events require registration and some don’t, so make sure to click the links for full dtetails.
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
Celebrate Black Brilliance — Artist Quilts with Sharon Barrow
Saturday, February 4th, 2023
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
East Region Library
946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC
Come enjoy Ms. Sharon Barrow’s artistic African-American quilts and learn her quilting ideas and techniques.
Meet the Author: Johnny Ray Moore
Saturday, February 4th, 2023
1 to 2 p.m.
Leesville Community Library
5105 Country Trail, Raleigh, NC
Local Poet and Author, Johnny Ray Moore will read his picture books Seasonal Adventures and So Many Questions. A poetry craft will follow the readings. No registration is required.
Discovery Diverse Manga
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
West Regional Library
4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC
Meet JeyOdin and Odunze Oguguo, two bright stars in the manga universe! JeyOdin is the creator and owner of the Hammer series currently published through Saturday AM and Odunze Oguguo (Whyt Manga) is the writer and illustrator of the hit manga series Apple Black. Saturday AM publisher and Morrisville native Frederick Jones will join these two artists and discuss the release of his new hit Clock Striker!
Celebrate Black Brilliance Trivia Night
Friday, February 10th, 2023
4 to 5 p.m.
Wendell Community Library
207 S Hollybrook Road, Wendell, NC
Come enjoy this African American History themed trivia night! Individuals and groups are welcomed.
United Strings of Color
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
4 to 5 p.m.
West Regional Library
4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC
The United Strings of Color is a classical string quartet uniquely comprised of young African American musicians. The quartet was started in 2018 as a project to address racial disparity in classical music through music education and community engagement. No registration required. Drop in and enjoy the music.
Soul Music with Shenette Swann
Monday, February 13th, 2023
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
East Regional Library
946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC
Ms. Shenette Swann is a Contemporary R&B Singer-Songwriter. Come enjoy her creative and inspiring music and singing.
Celebrate Black Brilliance: Black Inventors
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023
4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Holly Springs Community Library
300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
Read, create, discover and explore through hands-on activities! This week: African American Inventors!
Chicago Style Steppin’
Saturday, February 18th, 2023
3 to 4 p.m.
Eva Perry Regional Library
2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex, NC
Chicago-Style Steppin’ 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 born in Chicago.
Black History in Early Apex
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Eva Perry Regional Library
2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex, NC
Celebrate Black History Month by hearing oral histories of Apex citizens’ resilience and resistance. Presented by author/historian Warren Holleman, students from Middle Creek High School, and their teacher, Matt Scialdone.
Chicago Style Steppin’
Saturday, February 25th, 2023
3 to 4 p.m.
Leesville Community Library
5105 Country Trail, Raleigh, NC
Chicago-Style Steppin’ 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 born in Chicago.
Zebulon Winter Festival: Celebrating Black Brilliance In Our Community
Saturday, February 25th, 2023
3 to 4 p.m.
Zebulon Community Library
1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon, NC
A celebration of our local leaders and heroes. All ages are invited to participate in Winter crafts and activities, along with a chance to meet and learn about how our leaders and heroes help the Zebulon community.
Hip Hop Beat Making with Pierce Freelon
Saturday, February 25th, 2023
4 to 5 p.m.
Oberlin Regional Library
1930 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Pierce Freelon, Grammy-nominated musician and co-creator of PBS’s Beat Making Lab, offers an innovative instruction session on music production and entrepreneurship. Learn how to compose, sample, and write a song using only a laptop.
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