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Lectures, Collections, and Songs in Celebration of Black History Month
Stop by the library to register for virtual lectures, to attend a musical performance, and to check out new titles.
Long Valley - The Washington Township Public Library celebrates Black History Month with programs, access to Kanopy documentary collections, and new books.
A movie streaming service free with a WTPL library card, Kanopy offers a selection of movies, ranging from titles like John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020) and Driving While Black (2020) to My Brother's Wedding (1983) and Really Love (2020), and other curated picks. If you have questions about accessing this movie collection or any others through Kanopy, contact us at the library 908 876-3596 or info@wtpl.org!
The library also has both entertaining and educational program offerings. On Friday, February 24th at 1 PM, WTPL welcomes back Rhonda Denét, where she will perform a set that spans gospel, jazz, soul, and pop in celebration of the African American experience. Secure your spot online on the library calendar, or call the library at 908 876-3596.
Find out what's happening in Long Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
On Monday, February 27th at 7 PM, WTPL and other libraries across Morris County will be able to tune into a Zoom program on Black art throughout history. Registration to receive the Zoom link is required.
And on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30 PM, WTPL will welcome Professor of Sociology Richard Reinschmidt on Zoom to discuss the history of the prison system and its intersections with race and slavery. Registration to receive the zoom link is again required.
Find out what's happening in Long Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And to view all of the library's offerings for the month of February and beyond, check out our full calendar here.
We look forward to seeing you at the library! We're located at 37 E. Springtown Road in Long Valley. Contact us at the library 908 876-3596 or info@wtpl.org with thoughts or inquiries.
